Panoramic Gardens of Limeuil
The panoramic gardens of Limeuil
Welcome to the panoramic gardens of Limeuil
Panoramic gardens at the top of the medieval village of Limeuil classified as one of France's most beautiful villages. Situated on the site of an ancient fortified castle, they overlook the confluence of the Dordogne-Vézère rivers.
You'll enter the gardens through the original home of the village's first owner, Dr Linarès, who, after spending his career working for the Sultan of Morocco, returned to Limeuil in 1902. He built an imposing house in the unlikely style of a colonial military fort. At the foot of his square, grey, massive but surprisingly natural fort, Fernand Linares had the idea of giving shape to and staging the extraordinary garden of his dreams.
Since 2004, the association au fil du temps, in partnership with the town council, has been restoring the gardens to their former glory. The association has installed new educational, fun and interactive gardens (color garden, witch garden, water garden, insect garden...) with thematic interpretation trails.
Stroll along the path that winds around the promontory through the gardens and enjoy the 360° panorama below you. The site comprises a succession of educational, fun and interactive gardens set in a 2-hectare panoramic arboretum.
Throughout the year, the association organizes events in this magical place. Whether for groups or schools, the team offers guided tours and educational workshops. Outside partners also regularly take over the site to offer garden-themed events.
Escape Game Garden in the panoramic gardens of Limeuil
This great open-air adventure takes up the codes of the escape game: coded messages, riddles, manipulations, challenges, logic...Through your investigation, discover the gardens in an instructive way using the codes of the escape game. A game for all ages!
► It's a whole trail through the garden's 2 hectares of trees, inviting you to experience this great escape game alone or with others, children and adults alike!
► Lead the investigation while learning about the landscapes, fauna and flora of the gardens, thanks to the investigator's kit: each investigator is given a personal booklet to collect all the clues needed to solve the investigation.
The Investigation - SEASON 3
► Doctor Linarès found in his attic an old plan of the château built on the site of his gardens. It belonged to powerful Périgord lords.
► Today only a few ruins remain, and many remnants are buried in the depths of the gardens.
► Join Harry, a village child, as he investigates the gardens. With him, unearth clues to discover the identity of the successive lords of Limeuil. Decipher the symbols and decode the messages to solve the mystery!
The specialty store and La Taverne
Browse through the many specialized books on gardening practices and the discovery of flora and fauna that we have selected for you at our garden and nature counter. Taste our artisanal ice creams and organic and/or gourmet products from Périgord.
Discover also the 2 other sites of the association over time:
- The Rouzique mill
- The Belvès woolen mill
Pricing details
2022 rates
Individuals :
- Adults: €9.00 per person
- Children (6 to 18): €6 per person
- Children under 6: free
Your loyalty rewarded: benefit from discounts on your next visits with the Au Fil du Temps association (-20%, -50%) thanks to the Activity Pass given to you at reception.
Adult groups :
For groups of 20 or more, choose between guided or self-guided tours.
Price: €7.8 per person.
Supplement of €1.50 per person for the guided tour.
Driver and 1 companion free of charge.
We can combine your day with a workshop in the gardens or a visit to the Rouzique paper mill or the Belvès spinning mill. For more information on our tours, please consult the following links adult groups page.
Children's groups :
For schools or leisure activities, we offer educational discovery workshops in the panoramic gardens, see School groups page.
The escape game is available at no extra cost and without reservation.
Dates and times
The Panoramic Gardens at Limeuil are open from April to October, the last day of the All Saints' vacation.
April, October and early November:
Open 10 am to 6 pm.
Closed on Saturday
May and September:
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June :
Every day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
July/August :
Every day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For groups:
Contact us all year round.
Halloween
During all vacations, escape game season 3 + Bonus investigation!
In his attic, Doctor Linarès found an old plan of the château built on the site of the gardens. It belonged to powerful Périgord lords. Take Harry on a tour of the gardens and discover the identities of the successive lords at Limeuil !
This adventure, to be shared with family and friends, invites you to experience a great game of open-air escape!
Cache cache Gardens
In parallel with the Escape Game Garden, a treasure hunt adapted for the very young enables them to follow the older children as they investigate, all the while having fun!
Perceval the Knight is invited to the Lord's grand ball at Limeuil , but a dragon has stolen his costume and accessories! Follow the dragon to help Perceval find them!
Halloween special: Bonus investigation
Discover the secret of the Lady of Limeuil !
Highlights: Saturday and Sunday, October 30 & 31, 2021
On the program for those days:
Pumpkin photophore workshop
Witch's soap workshop
Halloween Bonus Survey, Escape Game Garden season 3 and Cache cache Jardins.
The gardens
A succession of educational and entertaining gardens are laid out in a 2-hectare arboretum with a unique view of the Dordogne-Vézère confluence. Throughout the garden, you'll find a succession of discovery trails: landscape paths, tree paths, color gardens, witch gardens, water gardens... On the panoramic terrace, you'll find the insect garden with its educational beehive, giant games and more...
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Every day except Saturday from October 24 to November 7, 2021, from 10am to 6pm. Special opening on Saturday October 30 for Halloween at the Gardens!
Egg hunt in the panoramic gardens 2023
To celebrate the opening of the Panoramic Gardens at Limeuil and the arrival of spring, come and take part in the Easter treasure hunt with the whole family at the panoramic gardens of Limeuil ! Discover 2 hectares of English-style gardens, themed gardens and interpretation trails.
Lapin Malin workshop! Using recycled paper, a little soil and seeds, children create a little rabbit and take it home with them!
Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Don't forget to bring your basket. No need to reserve.
Free for children under 12.