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Reposoirs (Jardin des Moines): A Tranquil Renaissance Garden

Discover the Jardin des Moines in Brantôme, a Renaissance garden with peaceful resting places and a unique bent bridge.

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The Jardin des Moines in Brantôme en Périgord is a charming garden featuring Renaissance architecture and peaceful surroundings. The garden features three 'reposoirs,' or resting places, adorned with Italian-inspired motifs, offering a serene escape along the Dronne river.

A brief summary to Reposoirs (Jardin des Moines)

  • Brantôme en Périgord, FR

Local tips

  • Take a leisurely stroll through the garden to admire the Renaissance architecture and serene atmosphere.
  • Visit the garden in the late afternoon for beautiful lighting and a peaceful experience.
  • Combine your visit with a walk around Brantôme, known as the 'Venice of Périgord,' to explore its abbey and troglodyte caves.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From the Brantôme Abbey, walk south along the Dronne River. Cross the 'pont coudé' (bent bridge) to enter the Jardin des Moines. The walk is short and offers scenic views of the river and town. No costs involved.

  • Public Transport

    From Périgueux, take the Line 310 bus towards Brantôme. Get off at the Brantôme-Gendarmerie stop. From there, walk towards the town center and follow signs to the Jardin des Moines, crossing the 'pont coudé'. Bus fare is approximately €2-3.

  • Driving

    Drive to Brantôme and park in one of the public parking areas outside the town center. Parking is available at Chemin du Vert Galant and Place d'Albret. From the parking area, walk towards the town center and follow signs to the Jardin des Moines, crossing the 'pont coudé'. Parking costs approximately €2-4 per hour.

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The Jardin des Moines, or Monks' Garden, in Brantôme en Périgord, is a delightful garden with historical and architectural significance. Created in the 16th century by Pierre de Mareuil, the commendatory abbot of Brantôme from 1538 to 1556, the garden provided a peaceful retreat. His successor, Pierre de Bourdeille, also cherished the garden, which he inherited from his uncle. The garden is characterized by its three 'reposoirs,' Renaissance structures with Italian-inspired designs. These served as resting places or shelters during religious processions. A unique feature is the 16th-century 'pont coudé' or bent bridge, marked by an elegant Renaissance pavilion at its entrance, providing access to the garden. The bridge's unusual shape was necessitated by the Dronne River and its millstream, which encircle the town. Today, the Jardin des Moines offers visitors a tranquil escape with flowerbeds and old trees.

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