The gardens of Eyrignac are elegant and perfectly formed. They are set on the hillside with wonderful views of the beautiful countryside of Perigord.
These gardens are well known for their topiary and they do not disappoint. There are more than 300 green sculptures created using yews, boxes and horn-beams. The mixture of species gives different textures and shades of green to the sculptures. Planted in long avenues they give depth and formality to the garden.
In front of the Manor house is The French Garden, a classic parterre with a small perfectly manicured garden with low box hedge arabesques in the centre of the lawn and flower borders. This garden can be reached from the house or via low wide grassy steps that lead down from the garden.
The white garden is best visited in summer. A combination of the garden's symetry and water features make this a restful and restorative garden to visit. Many white roses have been planted in the beds and white climbing roses have been trained along rope hung between posts that frame the view of the countryside beyond. There are four varieties of ground and climbing roses planted here Opalia, Fee des Neiges , Alberic Barbier and Iceberg)
Recent addition to the garden include Le Jardin des Sources that contain 50 fruit trees and Les Pres Fleuris The wildflower meadow. Also new are the Kitchen and Flower Garden.
These are lovely gardens to visit, allow at least 2 hours to really enjoy them.
Author: Bob Saunders.
RestaurantAt "Côté Jardins" there is seating inside or under umbrellas on the terrace overlooking the garden. Lunch is served from 12-3pm and drinks and snacks all day.
Shop There is an interesting selection of garden related gifts .
Disabled access Most of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs.
by car The gardens are about a 30min drive from Sarlat along the D47; 55mins drive from Brive along D66; 2hours 20mins from Bordeaux.