An autumnal walk in the Loire Valley

By Charlotte Chiron , Published: 10 October 2018
© E.Sander  —  Every year for the last 10 years, the Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire celebrates the autumnal season through its "Splendours of Autumn" festival.
To celebrate autumn for the last 10 years, the Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire has opened the doors of its garden for a dedicated event called ‘The Splendours of Autumn’. Nature lovers shouldn’t miss out on this beautiful occasion at the heart of the Loire Valley.
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The Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire is adorned with shimmering colours for two weeks of autumn events
On the programme are walking tours, visits and a chance to chat to and get advice from the estate’s gardeners.

Walks

With or without a guide, at the bend of a stream, you’ll be swept up by the richness and beauty of rare plants.

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Walks

With or without a guide, at the bend of a stream, you’ll be swept up by the richness and beauty of rare plants.

© E. Sander

During the weekend of All Saints, a range of activities are on offer to visitors. From flower arranging workshops to tastings of seasonal products from the estate’s vegetable garden, all the senses are treated.

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Staging

Coloquintes and Cucurbitaceae vie with each other by their shapes and colours, scattered amongst the seasonal vegetables to create visual ‘paintings’ just for this occasion. A feast for the eyes!

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Seasonal flowers

Appreciate the final flowers of the year, which flood the park with their warm colours. It’s a true celebration of the beauty of autumn.

At the bend of the promenade, the richness and depth of red, orange and gold propel us into a flamboyant world.
Face the winter with a warm heart!

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At the bend of the promenade, the richness and depth of red, orange and gold propel us into a flamboyant world.
Face the winter with a warm heart!

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