Recreating a Typical 17th-Century Garden

François Simonet-Lenglart is one of the current owners of Cormatin castle.

When he came to Cormatin in 1980, there was no garden around the château. The land was neglected and boggy, because in the early 19th century, the moat was filled with soil from the gardens.

The new owners were determined to restore the building and its iconic French-style garden to their former glory. But they did not stop there. Their idea was to recreate the spirit of the era, whilst adapting it for today's visitors.

So, what do you think? Tell us in the comments if our video made you want to visit!

From the film: “A World of Colours – France in vert”
Direction: Carole Greco
Production: ZED & Voyage