A garden of passions

For more than 50 years (1955-2009), Princess Greta Sturdza transformed 30 acres of wild thicket into magical undergrowth where the shapes, colours and scents of more than 9’000 species and varieties blend in perpetual change enchanting visitors all year round.

Jardin “Le Vasterival” is a private garden, open to the public except on Sundays, public holidays and during the annual closure.

Annual closure : 23 December 2023 to 07 January 2024 (inclusive).

All visits are guided, in French or English, by one of our experienced gardeners.

We welcome groups (minimum 10 people) by reservation all year round (please click here to make a reservation).

Self-guided tours and domestic animals are not permitted.

The gate opens 30′ before each visit.

Parking available inside.

The garden is hilly and not accessible for persons with disabilities and pushchairs.

For your comfort, please bring boots and rain gear!

In case of cancellation, we will try to inform you in time.

Since 2010, her loyal team together with Princess Irene Sturdza keep this unique garden alive and open all year. It seduces amateur gardeners as well as the most reknowned botanists and horticulture specialists through guided tours, training days, family workshops, internships, plant selling and simply, the sharing of enthusiastic passion for nature, beauty and botany.

Events

Tours & Training

“Thanks for the beauty and work for the most astonishing garden!”

Open all year by appointment, except sundays and public holidays

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