Audio GuideParc de la Vallée aux Loups

Parc de la Vallée aux Loups offers a journey through centuries brimming with art, nature, and literature. Established in the late eighteenth century by Chevalier François-Louis Durant du Bignon, the park later became home to notable individuals such as Louis Cadet de Gassicourt, a pharmacist to Napoleon, and the acclaimed writer François-René de Chateaubriand. Chateaubriand christened the nearby estate La Vallée aux Loups, meaning "Valley of the Wolves," cementing its literary significance.

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Initially conceived as a private sanctuary, the estate evolved into a cherished public space. It originated as a villa constructed by a prosperous brewer and later transformed into a writer’s refuge featuring a tower called Velléda, where Chateaubriand composed his works. Subsequent enhancements included the addition of the Montmorency wing and the La Rochefoucauld pavilion, now housing a museum, library, and visitor facilities.

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Guests are invited to wander through themed gardens such as the English garden, fruit garden, and chestnut garden within the arboretum, which hosts around two thousand five hundred plant species and over five hundred varieties of woody plants. A notable collection of Convolvulaceae and a hydrangea garden of national significance further enhance its botanical allure. The scenery is enriched by a pond, an island, and quaint bridges, each adding to the park’s tranquil setting.

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The cultural heritage of the park is vividly depicted through art exhibitions, portraits, and sculptures that celebrate the Romantic era.

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