Journées du Patrimoine, Quartier des artistes et jardins de William Christie
Description
As part of the 2025 European Heritage Days, the Fondation Les Arts Florissants - William Christie invites you to discover our architectural heritage.
Programme to come ...
Free admission, except for access to the Gardens
- Tours of the William Christie Gardens
In the heart of the Vendée, a remarkable garden born of William Christie's imagination...
In 1985, William Christie fell in love with an estate in Thiré, in the Vendée, and set about creating a garden from scratch. Since then, it's not just one garden, but a succession of spaces as remarkable as they are eclectic that he has imagined over the years, in an ongoing creative process.
Inspired by the art of gardening as it reached its apogee in France and Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries, William Christie's gardens also aim to showcase the beauty of the Vendée landscape, by bringing together numerous trees and plants that are unique to the region.
Now recognised as a 'remarkable garden' and listed as a Historic Monument, this exceptional 12-hectare site is at the heart of the Les Arts Florissants project.
- Guided tours
Exceptionally for the European Heritage Days, guided tours will be offered by the gardeners of William Christie's Gardens.
Les Jardins du Bâtiment (Jardins de William Christie) car park access :
32 route de Sainte-hermine - 85210 Thiré
Opening times: 10.30am - 5.30pm
Admission: €6 (free for children under 12), payment in cash only
Around the events...
The Arts Flo Boutique at the box office.
Les Arts Florissants - William Christie Foundation shop
CDs, DVDs, books, stationery, craft products from the Jardins de William Christie, fashion & accessories, gift ideas...
- Types : themed tours and outings
Location
Prices / opening times
- Basic price : 6,00 € - Gratuit - 12 ans
Opening
| Days | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Samedi | 10h30 to 17h30 |
| Days | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Dimanche | 10h30 to 17h30 |