"Escapades aux jardins" is a French phrase that translates to "garden getaways" or "escapes to gardens" in English. This expression refers to tourism initiatives and travel experiences centered around visiting gardens and parks, particularly popular in the Val de Loire (Loire Valley) region of France.

Tourism Program

The phrase is associated with a dedicated tourism program in the Centre-Val de Loire region that showcases various types of gardens including medieval gardens, romantic gardens, botanical gardens, and edible gardens. The Regional Tourism Committee (CRT Centre-Val de Loire) has created a website specifically dedicated to promoting the region's gardens.

Featured Gardens

Popular destinations under this theme include the spectacular gardens of Loire Valley châteaux like Villandry, Chenonceau, and Chaumont-sur-Loire, which represent the pinnacle of French-style garden design. Other notable gardens include the Arboretum des Grandes Bruyères, the Parc Floral d'Apremont-sur- Allier, and various château parks that blend French formal gardens with English landscape styles.