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 7’000 species and varieties blend in perpetual change enchanting visitors all year round.

Jardin Le Vasterival is a private garden open to the public by appointment all year round for guided tours only, except on Sundays, public holidays and during our end-of-year annual closure period.

Groups of minimum 10 people are welcome all year round, Monday to Saturday, upon reservation.

The garden will be closed from December 19th, 2026 to January 5th, 2027 inclusive. We look forward to welcoming you back as of January 6th, for a new season in the garden.

Between March 15th and September 17th 2027, enjoy our 1-hr guided tours, Monday to Friday at 11am (gate opens at 10.30am), without prior reservation.

NB: On April 17th, the 1-hr guided tour at 11am will be replaced by 2 botanical tours at 10am and 2pm (advance booking required via the “Tours” page).

For more information and reservations on other tours, workshops and scheduled dates, please click here.

The garden is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or pushchairs.

Please leave your pets at home.

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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