Château de Bonnefontaine

Antrain, France

Château de Bonnefontaine was built at the end of the 15th century and modified over time. Today the fortress is inhabited but its owners let down their guard for visitors longing to explore the 25 ha of landscaped grounds and gardens. Designed and created by well-known landscape gardeners Denis Bülher and Édouard André, the grounds are a typical example of late 19th century English gardens. Stroll around the vast open spaces, which offer sudden surprising perspectives framed by plants or copses. Giant sequoia, cypress and chestnut trees form a silent, majestic setting for this romantic green haven.

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Category: Castles and fortifications in France

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Brigitte Tesniere (4 years ago)
Friendly welcome, castle to discover and visit with the owner. Garden with fantastic trees. we will be back in the spring just to see this garden full of stories too.
Ludovic Neucin (4 years ago)
Beautiful castle well hidden in the greenery.
Núria Lacasa Plana (4 years ago)
A quiet place with beautiful surroundings!
josep lluis Ninou (4 years ago)
A quiet corner
Nicolas Hautot (4 years ago)
Superb place to relax
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