{"id":7674,"date":"2024-04-02T13:14:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T11:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/visit-parc-pignerolle-saint-barthelemy-danjou\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T15:21:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T13:21:52","slug":"visit-parc-pignerolle-saint-barthelemy-danjou","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/visit-parc-pignerolle-saint-barthelemy-danjou\/","title":{"rendered":"Pignerolle Park (Saint-Barth\u00e9l\u00e9my-d’Anjou): visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just a few leagues from Angers, Parc de Pignerolle with its 80 hectares of green space is the ideal place for a nature getaway in the Loire Valley. Join us on a journey through the landscape art of France, and discover this verdant setting with its 18th-century ch\u00e2teau and formal garden.<\/p>\n\n

Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit to the Parc du Ch\u00e2teau de Pignerolle in Saint-Barth\u00e9l\u00e9my-d'Anjou.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Is a visit to the Park of Pignerolle Castle worthwhile?<\/h2>\n\n

Yes, this park is well worth a visit. Located on the outskirts of the beautiful city ofAngers<\/a>, the site has all the attractions of the finest gardens on the Loire<\/a>. We enjoyed wandering around this vast estate, admiring its small castle and searching for the World War II German blockhouses hidden in the woods.<\/p>\n\n

Like us, you'll appreciate the large landscaped walkways and wilderness areas. If you're a sporty type, the area is ideal for running or cycling excursions! The park is located on the famous Loire bike<\/a> route. It's one of the best things to do in and around Angers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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What you can see<\/h2>\n\n

80 hectares of greenery<\/h3>\n\n
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Stretching over dozens of hectares, the park revealed landscaped walkways, wooded paths and verdant groves.<\/p>\n\n

A majestic entrance<\/h3>\n\n
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The entrance, announced by a large wrought-iron gate, invited us to enter the majestic park!<\/p>\n\n

A prestigious driveway<\/h3>\n\n
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A driveway lined with artfully pointed bushes leads directly to the estate's superb ch\u00e2teau. We loved the precision and artistry of the landscape.<\/p>\n\n

An 18th-century ch\u00e2teau<\/h3>\n\n
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We toured the beautiful Ch\u00e2teau de Pignerolle. Modest in size, the building is full of mystery. Like us, imagine its sumptuous interior behind its large windows with closed shutters!<\/p>\n\n

A curved canal<\/h3>\n\n
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A few steps from the ch\u00e2teau, you can contemplate the canal in the park. Sit back in the shade of the trees and admire the scenery!<\/p>\n\n

A French garden<\/h3>\n\n
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The park features a magnificent formal garden. We appreciated the symmetry of the landscape and the well thought-out arrangement of plants and shrubs.<\/p>\n\n

An orangery nestled in the trees<\/h3>\n\n
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A little further on, the orangery hides in the trees. We loved its classic architecture and soft green shutters, which echo the color of the surrounding vegetation.<\/p>\n\n

A garden factory<\/h3>\n\n
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A round garden factory is surrounded by lush vegetation. Take a tour of the building and be charmed by its rounded slate roof and bull's-eye windows.<\/p>\n\n

A jogging course<\/h3>\n\n
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Numerous paths wind their way through the greenery, making the Parc de Pignerolle an ideal spot for joggers. We loved running along the tall trees!<\/p>\n\n

Parc de Pignerolle in Saint-Barth\u00e9l\u00e9my-d'Anjou: how to get there<\/h2>\n\n

Where the park is located<\/h3>\n\n