For plant and flower lovers, this is the perfect time to admire the most beautiful flower-filled spots in Paris. Parks, gardens, and squares are adorned with vibrant colors and a delightful fragrance. Just an hour from Paris lies a magnificent estate that transforms into a fairy tale every year: the Château de Sourches.
The world’s largest collection of peonies, just 1 hour from Paris
Throughout the month of May, the gardens of this magnificent château in the heart of the Sarthe region will transform into a veritable open-air painting. In this immense peony conservatory, unique in France, you can admire the world’s largest collection of peonies.
Nestled in the castle’s medieval moat, over 3,000 perfectly maintained varieties of peonies bloom there. Remarkable species, some of them very rare, that will bloom for just a few weeks… In fact, every year, more than a hundred new varieties are added to the collection.
A favorite event for flower lovers for the past 10 years, where you can learn more about this delicate flower and also purchase plants directly on site. Admission to the tour gives you access to the peonies as well as the magnificent garden. A sublime place not to be missed!
