La Ballue

and its surprising gardens

Château de La Ballue
35560 Bazouges-la-Pérouse – France
+33 (0)2 99 97 47 86
chateau@la-ballue.com

10h00 – 18h30

– 15 March – 30 April 2026: open Thursday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.30.

– 1 May – 27 September 2026: open every day from 10.00 to 18.30.

– 1 October – 11 November 2026: open Thursday to Sunday, 10.00–18.30.

La Ballue

Discover a gem of Ille-et-Vilaine’s heritage

In the heart of historic Brittany, just a short distance from the Mont-Saint-Michel, lies a ‘Jardin Remarquable’ (Remarkable Garden) with an enchanting atmosphere. Step through the gates of the Jardins de la Ballue and enter a world of wonder, where Baroque style meets a fairy-tale atmosphere.

Group Visits

For a tourist visit or a school trip

Self-guided tour

For a family outing, as a couple, or simply on your own

The labyrinthine gardens of the Château de la Ballue

We are OPEN to visitors once again. Now is the perfect time to enjoy spring at the Jardins de la Ballue.

How do I get to the Jardins de la Ballue?

Opening hours

The Remarkable Gardens of La Ballue are situated 45 minutes north of Rennes, on the road to Mont-Saint-Michel, between Saint-Malo (less than an hour away) and Fougères (30 minutes away).

The visit

Duration of the tour: 1h to 1h30

A visitor’s guide, map and botanical index (in French, English and German) are provided.

Rates

Full price: 10.50€ per person

Reduced rate: 8.50€ per person

Annual membership card: 35€

Free for all children up to the age of 10

Tarif réduit pour les jeunes de 10 à 18 ans, les personnes en situation de handicap avec accompagnateur, les étudiants, les demandeurs d’emploi, les groupes de plus de 15 personnes.

Accepted payment methods:
Cheques / Cash / Credit cards / ANCV holiday vouchers

The gardens of la Ballue is all about the wonderful stories we create together throughout the year. Topiary art, contemporary dance festivals, opera… Get out into the fresh air with our cultural events.

events

On Sunday, the 12th of July 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Château de la Ballue

15th edition For its 15th edition, the Extension Sauvage festival will take place from the

23rd edition, the 6th & 7th of June 2026 The gardens of Château de La

The gardens of la Ballue is also a dynamic place that is constantly evolving. Here are our latest blog posts, featuring our latest news.

Blog

  On Monday 16 March 2026, the Château de la Ballue was honoured and proud

Matcha tea has made its debut at Château de la Ballue!   Now a staple

On Sunday, the 12th of July 2026, at 6:30 p.m., the Château de la Ballue

The gardens

A remarkable garden in the heart of Brittany

Topiary art

At thegardens of la Ballue, nature comes to life to create a whole new world: here, topiary brings the visitor’s imagination to life….

A green Open-Air Theatre

At the Jardins de la Ballue, a remarkable site in the heart of Brittany, nature is as much a part of the staging as it is the setting for the landscape. A mise en abyme of this art…

The historic

A poetic celebration of greenery that is part of history

Built on the lands of the Marquis de Ruellan, a friend of Henry IV and Richelieu, the Château de la Ballue is crowned by striking 17th-century terraces. In the height of the Renaissance, the gardens were designed in the poetic and refined style of Baroque Italy. At their foot lies an unrivalled panorama of the Couesnon valley. A romantic vista that inspired some of the great names of French literature, such as Chateaubriand, Balzac and Victor Hugo.

Deeply rooted in this part of the Marches de Bretagne, the classical garden and the labyrinthine garden were revived in 1973 under the impetus of the publisher Claude Arthaud. It was she who inspired the architects Paul Maymont and François Hébert-Stevens to breathe new life into the Jardins de la Ballue, conceived as a fusion of modernism and primal lyricism.

Since 2005, Marie-Françoise Mathiot and her husband Alain have been working tirelessly to enhance and beautify the Jardins de la Ballue, transforming them into a jewel of topiary art. A masterpiece of horticultural architecture, the Jardins de la Ballue have held the “Jardin Remarquable” designation since 2005.

Tea room & shop

Make the experience last a little longer in our tea room

Hospitality lies at the heart of Breton tradition. It is in this spirit that the gardens of la Ballue welcomes you for a moment of relaxation amongst the roses and jasmine. With fragrant tea and homemade pastries, make the most of your special moment in the heart of Brittany. The tea room and shop are open at the same time as the Gardens.

Quiet, we’re rolling!

Filming at La Ballue

Are you looking for a filming location in Brittany? The Château de la Ballue and its Remarkable Gardens offer a unique setting for your project. Whether for a film or a TV series, the Gardens of La Ballue, listed as Historic Monuments, will really put your production in the spotlight.

2026 Cultural Season

A living work of art set amongst the gardens of La Ballue

“From the ‘Topiary Art Weekend’ on 9 and 10 May to the Baroque Opera on 12th July, via the ‘Extension Sauvage’ Festival on 21st June and the ‘Rendez-vous aux jardins’ on 6 and 7 June, La Ballue invites you to a season brimming with excitement, combining music, dance, sculpted nature and heritage experiences. In its remarkable gardens, designated a ‘Jardin remarquable’ since 2005, let yourself be amazed by traditional topiary art, living works of art and enchanting performances.”

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⏰️ Les jardins sont ouverts 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 (10h-18h30), avec salon de thé sur place ! 🍰🍹

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