The Miromesnil kitchen garden, a nourishing garden |

Vue d'en haut du jardin potager, rangée de légumes aux nuances vertes, mix border fleuris, épouvantail — ©Jardin potager de Miromesnil|Yann Pelcat

A vegetable garden, but not only…

All (or almost all) vegetables are represented, especially old or forgotten varieties. You’ll also find regional specialties such as the Saint-Valéry carrot or the Elbeuf leek.

The well-aligned rows of vegetables are reminiscent of French gardens*. But you can also see flowerbeds that look more like a jumble of many, many plants. We call them “mix-borders”. A mix of roses, peonies and campanulas attracts pollinating insects* and forms a veritable bouquet to adorn the château.

Orange-pink brick walls protect the plantings from the sea winds. They also keep in the heat. Along these walls, fruit trees and climbing plantsline up in shimmering colors.

Awakening the senses

Crumple an aromatic herb between your fingers to recall its scent,
Admire huge Saint-Saëns cabbages or plump gourds,
Pick a juicy redcurrant and let it melt between tongue and palate,
Listen to insects buzzing and birds singing…
Let your senses guide you through a suspended moment in the Miromesnil vegetable garden!

©Potager Chateau Miromesnil Eric Benard 3

The rebirth of a traditional garden

The last Marquis de Miromesnil died at the end of the 18th century. Since then, the estate has passed from hand to hand many times. The Count and Countess de Voguë bought it in 1938. The current owner is their granddaughter.

At that time, the kitchen garden was abandoned and overgrown with brambles. After the Second World War, Simone de Voguë became fascinated by this area, which she saw as full of advantages. She designed the layout of the 2,500 m² garden, dividing it into four squares separated by grass paths. She planted fruit and vegetables to feed the residents. At the time, it was an opportunity to produce one’s own food.

Practical information

Address

Château de Miromesnil, Tourville-sur-Arques

Rates

Base rate - full rate adult

€15.00

Reduced rate

€12.00

Base rate - full rate adult

€10.00

Reduced rate

€8.00

Gratuities

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Garden Clearance

Buy seasonal vegetables!

Several events are held each year, so you can take your Saint-Saëns cabbage or Halloween pumpkin home with you! It’s also an opportunity to chat with the château’s gardeners, who are always ready to offer valuable advice.

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