Château de Valmer

About the garden

Valmer is an extensive 17th-century park dedicated to the pleasures of gardens and wine, featuring Italian-style Renaissance hanging gardens. Eight levels of terraces overlook protected landscapes: clipped hornbeam labyrinth, yew hedge castle, Florentine fountains, balustrades, statues, moats, box hedges and flower beds. 

The vineyard of Château de Valmer is perched on a rocky spur between the Raye and Brenne valleys. Its 79 acres, carrying the label of Vouvray and Touraine appellation, benefit from their proximity to the Loire river, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The family winemaking tradition at Château de Valmer dates back to the late 15th century, and the Count and the Countess of Saint Venant still reside on the estate.

Highlights include columns, a belvedere, a pavilion known as Le Vide-bouteille and a troglodytic chapel dating back to 1524. The estate is a listed historical monument and has been designated a Jardin Remarquable.