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Among the numerous gardens to be visited in the Perigord - Dordogne,
do not miss this incredible and amazing one: the Jardins de l'Imaginaire (the gardens of the Imagination). Located in the very heart of the old quarters of
Terrasson Lavilledieu, the 6 hectares of these most
contemporary gardens welcome you. As all genuine creations of the spirit, the Jardins de l'Imaginaire will lead your imagination to randomly stroll around the
13 thematic gardens: the sacred forest, the vegetal tunnel, the elementary gardens, the terraces, the green theatre, the winds' axis, the perspectives, the water gardens,
the rose garden, the springs' path, the green sculptures, the rivers, the greenhouse. |
You'll enjoy the boxes and the cascades, the colours and the fragrances, the weather vanes and the natural terraces... all permanently harmonizing. The challenge has first been
initiated by the town-hall officials and has then been turned into a competition, the winners of which were Kathryn Gustafson and Ian Ritchie, an architect; this more than anything,
confirms the international ambition of the project. The word "Vézère" is spontaneously associated to "cradle of mankind". The design of the Jardins de l'Imaginaire has thus leant
onto this originality. The gardens evoke the History of Mankind throughout the History of gardens.
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Opening times in 2010
April 3 to October 3 (October 10 for groups by reservation)
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April to September - October: 10am to 11:30 and from 14h to 17h
May-June: 10am to 11:30 and from 14 to 17.30
High season (July, August): from 10 to 18
Closed Tuesday, except July, August (7 / 7)
Guided tours only.
Entrance tickets shall be bought at the ticket office 10 min before the tour starts
All tours start from the ticket office |
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Rates in 2010
Adults: 7,00 €
Kids (10 to 16 years) and Students: 4.00 €
Children under 10 accompanied: FREE
Privilege Card (provides unlimited access for one year): 18 €
Groups
Adults: 5,50 €
School groups (kindergarten, primary): 3,00 €
Schools (colleges, high schools): 3,50 €
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