Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Visit Glorious Spring Gardens in France - Best Vacation Ever!
18
items Visiting France during the spring? Indulge in the beauty of one of my favorite countries when you meander through vibrant gardens - don't forget to smell the flowers!
Sections
3
Paris and Surrounds
The Loire Valley
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Paris and Surrounds
A springtime trip to Paris includes more than museums, shopping, people watching, and wine! Add strolls through stunning gardens bursting with color and inspiration!
Monet's Gardens come alive in the spring! You'll be as inspired as I was during your visit.
Giverny Small-Group Half Day Trip with Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Bursting with colors, the Jardins de Plantes in Paris is a springtime lover's delight!
Jardin des Plantes: galleries, gardens, zoo
Travel back to the era of French royalty and stroll the springtime gardens at Versailles!
Versailles Palace, Garden Entry Ticket - Optional Private Guide
Open 24 hours, don't leave Paris without walking through the stunning Tuileries Garden - classic Parisian activity for all!
Jardin des Tuileries
Stroll, relax and indulge in history as you soak in the springtime gardens of this brilliant corner of Paris.
Paris Luxembourg Gardens Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour
Bring wine, cheese and a baguette for a glorious picnic on the grass as you gaze at the brilliant colors of the springtime garden.
Parc de Bagatelle
The Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is also known as “The Garden of France” for obvious reasons! Visit in the springtime!!
My husband visited the Loire Valley a couple of years ago and strolled the gardens at Chateau de Villandry - just wow!!!!!
Château de Villandry, Loire Valley | Book Tickets & Tours - 2025
History and garden lovers alike with be entranced with the beauty of historic Chambord. Just go!!!
Chambord: Entry Ticket to the Castle
Chateau de Chenonceaux boasts four full time flower arrangers within the castle and a landscape that's a gardener's dream!!!
Welcome | Chateau de Chenonceau
Continue in the Loire Valley with another slice of history and authentic beauty of the landscape.
Château, parc et écuries | Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire
Located in Anjou, the chateau is home of the Dukes of Brissac and is the tallest castle in France with as large and beautiful landscaped park.
Château de Brissac | Anjou - Val de Loire | Demeure des ducs de Brissac
Springtime bursts with its glory at Jardins des Prebendes d'Oe in Tours! Enjoy!
Jardins des Prébendes d'Oé - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Visit lavender fields and the many gardens of southern France during the spring. Awe-inspiring!
This Asian village in Provence is a faithful reproduction of the architecture as well as the decoration of the traditional Lao habitat - not your typical Provence garden!
La Bambouseraie en Cévennes
Once you've seen the shades of lavender in the south of France, you'll never be the same! Trust me!
Provence Lavender Fields Tour In Valensole from Marseille
Wander amidst the picturesque splendor of a ruined chateau at one of the French Riviera’s top botanical gardens - you'll be as amazed as I was!
Exotic Garden of Èze (Jardin Exotique d’Èze), French Riviera | Book Tickets & Tours - 2025
A hidden gem, the garden is situated in the Luberon area of Provence. It is listed as one of France's “Remarkable Gardens” - IYKYK!
Le Jardin de la Louve - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025)
In the heart of Provence, the property was established in 1640 just minutes from Aix-en-Provence. The garden contains Provençal flowers and plants but has an Italian Renaissance style - Instagram-worthy!
Jardins d'Albertas
Pop the cork of a bottle of wine from the Chateau and stroll the incredible gardens designed in the pattern of the 17th century. Cheers!
Château Val Joanis, Jardin en Provence
