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Beausoleil Says: This is a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1137. They still hold services but there is also an association that runs a school for special-needs children and a service for the elderly on the grounds. For this reason, you must take a guided tour and are restricted as to where you...
The Gardens at Valloires Abbey
Beausoleil Says: We were there in early Spring on a very rainy day and toured the gardens under our umbrellas. Obviously, this is not the optimal way to visit Abbey gardens but it was lovely, many flowers were blooming and we did have a good time.The gardens are a pleasant walk 200 meters...
Museeuw Says: If you're in the area (or even if you're not) go and visit these gardens. They're splendid, you don't know where to look first. It's really a place where you can recharge your batteries. Apparently they're only there since 1987. There's also a shop where they have some nice...
nhcram Says: The only cistercian abbey of the 18th century in France. It has neoclassc cloisters and a vaulted chapter house. The beautiful lounges are decorated in Louis 15th stlye The church has sculptures, wrought iron gates and hanging angels.It is one of the most exceptional sites...
nhcram Says: There are 5 mood gardens including The Island garden, The regular garden, The 5 senses garden, The evolution garden and the Marsh garden. There are over 5000 species and varieties of shrubs from the northern hemisphere mostly from Asia. It is a peaceful and colourful place...
Kettleman Says: A wonderful series of gardens with different planting styles clustered around a large mansion house.Open from March to November. Check website for opening hours and entry cost - http://www.jardinsdevalloires.com/
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A wonderful series of gardens with different planting styles clustered around a large mansion house.Open from March to November. Check website for opening hours...
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We only visited the Jardins de Valloires in this quite small village, but we passed by a restaurant in the center of the village which is apparently very good, and I also know there are chambres...
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On the way back to Calais after a trip to Amiens we were advised to come here as part of our route back. It is quite a way of the motorway but well worth the detour even if you only do it once. A fine...
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The Abbey and Gardens at Valloires
In all honesty, I'm not sure we saw much of Argoules. We went on a very rainy day and to see the Abbey and Gardens so zipped through the town. I have a photo of a rooster by the side of the road but...
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