Les Jardins de Cadiot, Limousin Travel Guide

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Explore ten themed gardens in the Dordogne Valley, a romantic landscape featuring perennials, sculptures, and family history.

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Les Jardins de Cadiot

Discover Les Jardins de Cadiot, a stunning garden near Carlux in the Dordogne region of France. Explore ten themed gardens featuring over 1000 varieties of perennials, sculptures, and romantic landscapes, a testament to the blend of nature and art created by the Decottignies family.

A brief summary to Les Jardins de Cadiot

Monday 10 am-7 pm
Tuesday 10 am-7 pm
Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-7 pm
Saturday 10 am-7 pm
Sunday 10 am-7 pm

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Know before you go

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Visit between May and September when the gardens are in full bloom and open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Allow at least an hour to explore the ten different themed gardens at a relaxed pace.
Check out the small cafe for homemade cordials and cakes.

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Getting There

Bus

From Sarlat-la-Canéda, take the Line 335 bus towards Carlux. The bus ride takes approximately 34 minutes to LR CARLUX-Roufillac bourg. From the bus stop, Les Jardins de Cadiot is less than 1km away. Bus fare is approximately €3.
Car

Les Jardins de Cadiot is located in Carlux, easily accessible by car. From Sarlat-la-Canéda, the drive is about 15 minutes. Free parking is available for cars and buses. GPS coordinates are Lat : 44:52:39N (44.877632) - Lon : 1:21:34E (1.359622).

Discover more about Les Jardins de Cadiot

Les Jardins de Cadiot, located in Carlux, near Sarlat, is a captivating garden born from the passion of Anne-Marie and Bernard Decottignies, who settled here in 1983. What began as a modest house surrounded by an overgrown forest of green oaks has since blossomed into ten distinct themed gardens. The gardens showcase over 1000 varieties of perennials and a seamless blend of nature, art, and family history.Each garden offers a unique sensory experience. Wander through the English garden with its vibrant, hot-colored flowers, or find serenity in the Tuscan garden's soothing mix of blue and white blooms set against clipped green hedges. The peony garden is a highlight in spring, while hydrangeas and other flowering plants provide year-round interest. Discover the kitchen garden, a labyrinth, and patios evoking Italy, France and Portugal. Sculptures are placed throughout the gardens.Les Jardins de Cadiot is more than just a garden; it's a testament to the enduring magic that happens when passion meets place. Today, Anne-Marie's son and his partner continue the adventure, ensuring the gardens remain a vibrant and evolving space for all to enjoy.