Château du Grand Jardin

Joinville, France

The Château du Grand Jardin was a maison de plaisance attached to Claude de Lorraine, duc de Guise, who built it between 1533 and 1546 as a grand pavilion designed for fêtes and entertainments. The château formed an annex to the medieval castle overlooking Joinville, a stronghold of the House of Guise that was demolished at the French Revolution.

In addition to its grand festive hall, which dominated the interior, were a suite of semi-private rooms to which the duke and duchess could withdraw with their most honored guests; they included a chamber preceded by its antechamber and a more private garde-robe within, but no bedrooms, as the seat of the Duke, the château de Joinville itself, was so near at hand. The Château du Grand Jardin functioned as a banqueting house on the grandest scale, a fit demonstration of the power and prestige of the head of the House of Guise.

The site, partly in ruins, was purchased at the beginning of the 1980s by the conseil général of Haute-Marne. The building was restored, and the grand park created in the 19th century has been restored and replanted.

The site has also reacquired its original vocation as a place of culture: concerts of classical music are presented at the Grand Jardin, expositions of contemporary art, and colloquiums. The château du Grand Jardin is currently a member of the European network of Centres culturels de rencontre.

The plan of the château, surrounded by its moat in the usual French manner, comprises a rectangular corps de logis without wings or outbuildings. Richly ornamented, it combines elements of Italian architectural style, under its prominent French slate roof with dormer windows.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France

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The main attraction here is the garden and walking paths. There’s a labyrinth, an herb garden with fruit trees, walking paths between huge trees and yews sculpted into different shapes, some very large interactive art sculptures, and a winding stream through the space. The grounds are truly impressive and a calm oasis to explore. The chateau itself is gorgeous from the outside but not as impressive on the inside. There is a very large event hall on the main level. When I visited, there were kids games in the basement/ former kitchen area. Bathrooms on the upper level of the chateau are accessible via a small door outside at the north west corner of the building (to the far left of the large exterior staircase). The gift shop has so many nice books and locally made products. They offer drinks you can enjoy on the terrace as well as some other treats. There are more bathrooms here. Residents of Joinville can get a special pass to access the gardens on a regular basis. During the summer months, every Sunday there is entertainment for children and every Thursday evening there is the “Apéro du Jeudi” with live music and outdoor games for kids. The Apéro is a fun event! Entry is 2€. You can either reserve a table and a simple catered plate of food for 15€ per person, or just pay the 2€ to sit on the lawn. Picnicking isn’t allowed, because the goal of these events is to support a local catering company. However, if not all the food plates are sold by 9pm, lawn guests can go and buy one. There’s a bar where all visitors can purchase wine, beer and some non-alcoholic options. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The one downside is that unfortunately the castle and grounds are not open year round!
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