Palmeraie du Sarthou — Attraction in Condom

This garden takes your mind away from the reality. We visited this last summer on a very, very hot day. This was a pleasant way to find an interesting place to visit and enjoy a cooler place in full heatwave. The first thing to say, is that you can feel it is a family business run for decades, with an immense amount of work, and thoughts in the design and maintenance of this huge estate. On the whole there is a vast variety of views of feelings, in the sun, in the shadow of the massive bamboo forests, with orchards, fountains, water lillys, palm trees of all sorts obviously, and hills and woods, and sculptures. It is really a good time spent in different ambiances created by the owners. Try it, it is like a secret garden. You forget time and space within a couple of hours out if this mad...

Peaceful atmosphere in the Palmeraie. Lots of bambou and shady areas on a hot day. Beautiful lotus ponds. Very helpful and welcoming owner who has dedicated over 40 years to establishing this beautiful garden. A major attraction here is the diversity of sculptures and paintings. An old farmhouse, a piano room where you can play, hammocks for a siesta and numerous other points of interest make this an enjoyable and...

The palmeraie (palm grove) is a place for plant lovers who enjoy a diversity of plants ranging from endemic to tropical and some other niceties laid out in a not too large area with winding paths and an arrowed trail that is easy to follow. Some quirky bits of "art" are there for intrigue or for children to explore. Admission :...