Mainland Europe

From botanical wonders in Australia to tranquil havens closer to home in Ireland, let this guide help you to discover some of the most glorious gardens around the world.

Rome, Ninfa and Castel Gandolfo, Italy

On this Roman adventure, ancient botanical romance is part of everyday life.

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The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, Italy

Named Italy's Most Beautiful Garden in 2005 and Europe's No. 6 Garden in 2006.

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Cheese Garden in Bochum, Germany

The Botanical Garden of Ruhr University in Bochum, Germany, is an authentic southern Chinese scholar's garden.

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Royal Greenhouse, Laeken, Belgium

The annual opening of Belgium's Royal Greenhouses at Laeken is one of Europe's must-see spring events.

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Keukenhof, Netherlands

Keukenhof's annual spring festival is one of the world's most spectacular floral events.

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Versailles, France

The gardens of the Palace of Versailles are a superb example of French-style formal gardens.

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Château du Rivau, France

The gardens of Château du Rivau have been called ‘remarkable' by France's Ministry of Culture.

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Château de Chantilly, France

The gardens of the Château de Chantilly are the result of trends from different periods.

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Claude Monet Gardens, Giverny, France

Welcome to the world of the painter and gardener Claude Monet.

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Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard, France

A masterpiece of a flowering kitchen garden.

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