French formal garden - Wikipedia
The French formal garden, also called the jardin à la française (French for 'garden in the French manner'), is a style of "landscape" garden based on symmetry and the principle of imposing order on nature.
The Elements of a Classic French-style Garden - The Spruce
2024年3月7日 · Known for their distinct, symmetrical lines, precisely trimmed hedges and shrubs, simple color palettes, stone elements, and use of lavender (they are French, after all!), French-style gardens have a long history as the most formal …
The top most beautiful French gardens to admire - FRANCE.FR
These elegant French-style gardens are a feast for the eyes: climbing roses of the Diane de Poiriers garden, flowering beds of the Catherine de Medicis garden, circular maze, flower garden, green garden and recently, tribute garden to Russell Page.
French formal gardens - Chambord Castle
On March 20, 2017, after seven months of work, visitors will be able to (re)discover the joys of strolling and contemplation in the heart of the château’s French formal gardens. These gardens, seamlessly linking the château and forest, will restore the majesty of the monument’s distinguished facade.
The Gardens - Palace of Versailles
Creating the gardens was a monumental task. Large amounts of soil had to be shifted to level the ground, create parterres, build the Orangery and dig out the fountains and Canal in places previously occupied solely by meadows and marshes. Trees were brought in from different regions of France.
Gardens of Versailles - Wikipedia
The Gardens of Versailles (French: Jardins du château de Versailles [ʒaʁdɛ̃ dy ʃɑto d(ə) vɛʁsɑj]) occupy part of what was once the Domaine royal de Versailles, the royal demesne of the château of Versailles.
Elements of French Garden Design - Eye of the Day
The hallmarks of a French garden can be seen in more formal and strict gardens like the grand ones at Versailles or as simple as a potager, or kitchen garden. Planting beds are sectioned off for specific herbs and plants meant for cooking.
8 Beautiful Gardens in France You Have to See for Yourself - VERANDA
2024年4月22日 · From Paris to Versailles to the South of France, these gardens are sure to stun any visitor. Some are French formal gardens with their hedges and flowers in symmetrical patterns and long allées of trees lining the path, while others in …
French Garden Landscape Design: Where History, Culture
2024年3月18日 · Neatly trimmed hedges or low walls can serve as defining elements in formal gardens, creating well-defined edges and delineating separate garden spaces. These boundaries not only add structure but also add interest and contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal of your French-inspired landscape.
Formal garden - Wikipedia
The style of a formal garden is reflected in the Persian gardens of Iran, and the monastic gardens from the Late Middle Ages. It has found its continuation in the Italian Renaissance gardens and has culminated in the French formal gardens from the Baroque period.