The Gardens of the Castle of Viven Botanical walk and discovery of the gardens of Viven Castle

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Opens at 01:00 pm

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Useful information

  • Jardin Remarquable
  • Inventaire Supplémentaire des Monuments Historiques

Location : In the countryside

Province : Pau and its surroundings, the Jurançon and Madiran vineyards

Services

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    • Discover the Gardens of Viven Castle throughout the seasons

      Located 20 km north of Pau, in the heart of Béarn in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques (64), the Gardens of the Château de Viven invite you to an unforgettable botanical walk through the seasons.

      Visits and opening hours

      The gardens are open from May 15th to October 15th, from 1pm to 7pm.
      Closed on Sundays and public holidays, except:

      • by appointment,
      • during the European Heritage Days in September,
      • during the Rendez-vous aux Jardins event in June,
      • as well as on the occasion of various national events and cultural events.

      Other times available by appointment: 06 62 37 98 38

      A unique botanical visit

      Each tree and shrub in the garden is geolocated, numbered, and identified by a label stating:

      • its French name,
      • its botanical family,
      • an interactive QR code.

      By scanning this QR code, you will have direct access to the complete information sheet for the plant on the arboretum website, for a more in-depth exploration of the flora.

      You can visit the gardens independently using the information leaflet provided on site. The visit lasts approximately 2 hours, and you can enjoy it at your own pace throughout the day.

      Prices:

      • Adult admission : €6
      • Adult entry with picnic : €7 (Tables and chairs are provided.)
      • Children : free up to 12 years old

      A floral experience in the heart of Béarn

      Whether you are a botany enthusiast, a nature lover or simply seeking serenity, the Gardens of the Château de Viven offer an enchanting setting for a floral and cultural afternoon.

      The Gardens of Viven Castle — A remarkable place to discover all year round, by appointment.


      You can also find a dedicated article on the Béarn Pyrénées Guide Blog:
      Viven Castle: a remarkable garden for an exquisite afternoon.

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Traveller Reviews The Gardens of the Castle of Viven

4.8 sur 5 4 reviews

  • "Good for topiary"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Roger W (Milnthorpe, United Kingdom) on 07/10/2024

    It was late in the season and it was raining, but the owner was very friendly and welcoming and, because of the above, refused to take any money. The garden has a LOT of topiary, and box blight is...

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  • "MA-GNI-FI-QUE"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by geoffroyg69 (Matha, France) on 07/05/2019

    Au hasard de notre ballade, " Château de Viven " vu sur un panneau, et nous voilà dans l'enceinte. Un prix classique de jardin de 6€. Mais le jardin est vraiment magnifique, avec plusieurs coins...

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  • "L'oeuvre remarquable d'une passionnée de la nature et du patrimoine"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Dominique P (Lons, France) on 09/11/2018

    Ce jardin mérite une halte. La maîtresse des lieux a redessiné un jardin aux multiples facettes de toute beauté. Il est un exemple remarquable de ce que la volonté et la ténacité d'une personne...

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The Gardens of the Castle of Viven

Address

921 chemin du Château
64450 Viven

GPS coordinates

43° 27'35.76"N, 0° 22'40.86"W

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