Réouverture des Jardins de William Christie
Description
In the heart of the Vendée, a remarkable garden born from the imagination of William Christie.
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.
Opening dates :
from 18 March to 2 August 2026
from 9 to 27 September 2026
Opening times :
10:30 am - 5:30 pm (last admission at 4:30 pm)
Open Wednesday to Sunday (exceptionally closed on 1 May)
Admission
single admission: €7 / free for under-12s
admission with guided tour (subject to availability): €11 / free for under-12s
Free admission for members of the Les Arts Florissants Member Programme (on presentation of their card at the Jardins reception desk).
How to get there :
Les Jardins du Bâtiment
Access via the car park at 30 route de Sainte-Hermine - 85210 Thiré (follow the signs as you enter the village)
Free car park
- Types : themed tours and outings
Location
Visit
Visits languages
- French
- English
Individual
- Length of visit : 1h30 à 2h (on average)
Groups
- Length of visit : 1h30 à 2h (on average)
Prices / opening times
Free
- Basic price : 7,00 €
- Basic price : 11,00 € - Entrée + visite guidée
- Children's price : 0,00 € - Moins de 12 ans
Means of payment
- Credit card
Opening
| Days | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Mercredi | 10h30 to 17h30 |