Jardin a Sainte-Adressee by Claude Monet (photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org)
As I was thinking about what to post today, I thought it would be nice to share with you some of the beauty of France – especially after the horrible events in Paris this weekend. (My Garden Wilson’s brother and sister-in-law were in Paris at the time, but they were safe in their hotel when the attacks occurred; and they were able to fly home to the United States the next day. Thank the Lord!) Facebook profile photos are sporting the French flag overlay, so I thought I’d post some photos of beautiful French gardens today.
I love the symmetry of classic French gardens, don’t you?
Axel Vervoordt in Margaux (photo credit: Veranda.com)
Look at these beautifully sculpted bushes in this garden in southwest France.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac, Dordogne garden (photo credit: french-gardens.com)
There are so many gardens at Chateau Villandry, I had a difficult time choosing one photo to share. I do think I like the Love Garden best, though.
The Love Garden at Chateau Villandry (photo credit: chateauvillandry.fr)
Not all gardens in France are formal. This beautiful garden in Provence is much less formal, even in its symmetry.
Les Confines (Lafourcade) in Provence (photo credit: theprovencepost.blogspot.com)
I love country gardens, and France has her share. Here is a French cottage in Normandy with beautiful landscaping.
French cottage and gardens in Normandy (photo credit: dreamstime.com)
I love how the French use their stone houses as a palette for beautiful flowers. The flowers and home become one to the viewer.
French cottage garden (photo credit: exeoinc.com)
I hope you enjoyed this small taste of the gardens of France. Vive la France!
Sanctuary Gardener 
Beautiful pictures! Happy to hear your family is safe!
It was quite the scare, for sure. Glad you enjoyed the French garden pics.