Les Jardins de Marqueyssac

The site dates from 1692 with the construction of its terraces. From 1861 onwards, Julien de Cerval planted tens of thousands of Boxwood along with ornamental trees and plants, including Cypress, Lime, Judas-Tree, Laburnum, and Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen. He opened paths and walkways, and created belvederes, rockeries, and drystone huts to heighten the site’s picturesque beauty.

During the second half of the 20th century, the gardens suffered from neglect, until Kléber Rossillon intervened and undertook its restoration, finally opening its doors to the public in 1997. The initial transformation focused on preserving its rare landscapes:  The Rosemary walkway, the Belvedere’s Water Trail, the Boxwood Chaos and the Arch Walkway. In 2007, Kléber Rossillon introduced a Boxwood collection.

Play areas, tree-cabins and illustrated signs enhance the visit. And a netted walkway meanders between the trees.

The aviary, free-roaming peacocks, dioramas presenting the wild fauna of Périgord, and a genuine dinosaur skeleton complete the visit.

The Via Ferrata allows visitors to discover the valley in a new and different way. Guided tours, children’s activities and a hand-crafted wood-turning demonstration are part of our seasonal programme. We also organise annual events, including Easter-egg hunts, the Garden Festival, and Candlelight Evenings. Our boutique, with its integral bookshop, is open all year round.

The panoramic restaurant offers light meals, pastries, ice-creams, and refreshments.