Poetic and playful: discover the Échassière garden
Nestled in the village of Ermenonville, near Senlis and Chantilly, the Jardin de l'Echassière is a green oasis inspired by the fantastical world of Lewis Carroll's tale, Alice in Wonderland.
This 1 m² garden, laid out in the former vegetable garden of the Château d'Ermenonville, invites you to a fun and poetic botanical walk, echoing the “writers’ trail”.
A floral and poetic journey to the Échassière garden
Created by garden enthusiasts based in Ermenonville, the Jardin de l'Echassière stands out for its floral diversity and lushness.
More than a hundred rose bushes, mostly old varieties, adorn the premises.
This plant diversity, which offers successive blooms throughout the year, is highlighted by pastel shades which temper the charm of the garden.
A harmonious marriage between French and English style
The Jardin de l'Echassière draws its inspiration from several horticultural traditions: the structured rigor of the French garden and the free animation of the English garden.
This marriage of influences is perceptible in the layout of the spaces and the use of old objects, such as a Comtoise clock transformed into an insect shelter, a plant-bed cage, or even a Voltaire armchair transformed into a decorative element.
These recovered and reinvented objects add a nostalgic and playful dimension, reinforcing the magical atmosphere of the place.
How to visit?
15 Clos du Parc
60950 ERMENONVILLE
- Free visit during special operations.
- Private visits by appointment only
- €5 donated to the LPO
Guided tour of Ermenonville
The Tourist Office offers guided tours of Ermenonville. Its historic town center and poetic park await you. Don't hesitate to contact us.
