Mireille Touraine's gardenInspired by her personal experiences and travels, Mireille Evrard has shaped her garden, which has a real whiff of elsewhere, of the exotic: Morocco, China, Nepal, Tibet, Peru, Ireland… as well as a Japanese-inspired Zen area completing these themed arrangements.
Touraine and Anjou have also been honoured here since 2016, with local plants and crafts referring to history, geography, literature… Find there emblematic plants such asthe rose of Ronsard or the Lys dans la vallée.
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-Lathan
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-Lathan
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-Lathan
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-Lathan
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-LathanGo through the small wooden gates that punctuate this botanical journey. Plant collections intermingle with themed arrangements, creating living tableaux that change with the seasons. A Japanese-inspired Zen garden invites you to meditate, while the scents of the Orient transport you to Morocco.
In this constantly evolving setting, discover the secrets of a gardener who skilfully blends the art of gardens with her own travels.
From 1 May to 30 September: no appointment necessary on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2.30 pm to 7.00 pm. Other times by appointment.
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-Lathan
Mireille's garden at Channay-sur-LathanMireille has been cultivating her dream since 1994, transforming former asparagus land into a plant kingdom. The first modest plantings gradually gave way to majestic conifers after the floods of 2001. It’s a metamorphosis that testifies to his perseverance and love of botany. The winding paths tell the story of a life dedicated to plants, nurtured by the invaluable advice of her gardening grandparents.
Mireille Etavard’s passion is expressed in every nook and cranny of this pleasure garden.A sheltered picnic area lets you extend this suspended moment. In this relaxing setting, the seasons change the landscape from April to June, the ideal time to admire the blossoming of these unique collections. Huts, fountains and even a kiosk adorn the grounds. The owner’s travel photos are also on display in the huts of each themed garden. In short, a marvellous garden to discover in Touraine, sometimes (and quite rightly) dubbed…the garden of France!
