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Opening times and prices 2023

the Gardens

the Tea room

January 2 to April 25

the Gardens

by calling +33 (0)6 73 01 15 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit by appointment and closed on weekends except for groups.

the Tea room

April 26 to September 17

the Gardens

Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
(free exit until 8 p.m. from July 10 to August 20)

the Tea room

Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
September 18 to October 20

the Gardens

by calling +33 (0)6 73 01 15 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit by appointment and closed on weekends except for groups.

the Tea room

October 21 to October 31 (vacances de la Toussaint)

the Gardens

Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

the Tea room

Wednesday to Sunday and public holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
November 1 to December 22

the Gardens

by calling +33 (0)6 73 01 15 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit by appointment and closed on weekends except for groups.

the Tea room

May 1, May 8, May 29, August 15

the Gardens

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

the Tea room

Individual

Adult
10 €
Reduced price:
People with disabilities, teenagers aged 12 to 18, students On proof
8,50 €
Child from 6 to 12 years old
4 €
Child up to 6 years old
Free
Children's treasure hunt 1 child booklet + 1 parent booklet
3 €
EBTS member On proof
Free
Member Royal Horticultural Society - RHS On proof
Free

Season pass card

Unlimited access to the park throughout the season

Individual pass
30 €
Duo pass
50 €
Family pass 2 adults + children
75 €

Weekend of the "journées européennes du Patrimoine"

Reduced rate for all
8,50 €
Under 18
Free

Weekend of the "rendez-vous aux jardins"

Reduced rate for all
8,50 €
Less than 12 years
Free

Self-guided group
(20 people and more)

Adult
9 €
Child
5 €

Group on a guided tour
(20 people and more)

Guided tour "Jardins" Duration about 1h15
€12 / adult, €5 / child
Guided tour "Jardins et Histoire" Duration about 2 hours
€15 / adult, €5 / child
1 guide and 1 driver
Free

School children and leisure centers

Child + 1 game booklet
6 €
Adult
8,50 €
1 guide and 1 driver
Free

Halloween holidays

Adult
8,50 €
Child up to 6 years old
Free
Child from 6 to 12 years old
4 €
Teenager from 12 to 18 years old
8,50 €

Ask for group bookings

Visit Smart

Reduction from the 2th site visited

The Domaine de Poulaines is open all year round for group bookings.
The Domain is closed on Sunday mornings.

Groups visit

  • Free visit: all day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
  • Guided tour: all day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

General information

  • Reservations should be made at least one week in advance.
  • Reservations will be confirmed on receipt of a 40% deposit.
  • Free entry for tour guides and coach drivers.
  • Methods of payment accepted: cash, credits cards, cheques.
  • Coach drop off is possible at the garden gate (the coach must reverse in and not carry out a turn in the road)

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Ecoles, centres de loisirs, évènementiels, tournages, réceptions

Contactez-nous

  • Free visit of the gardens.
  • A map in French/English is given to you at the reception desk and explanatory desks will give you
    information along the way and at the entrance to the estate.
  • Family fun tour: Booklet of games for children aged 5 to 11 (+ accompanying adult booklet): 3 euros.
  • Last admission 45 minutes before closing time.
  • Shop and tea room.
  • Pets are not allowed.
  • Payment methods: credit card, cash, holiday vouchers

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The Domaine de Poulaines is conveniently located at the heart of the Berry,
in the vicinity of the A20 and A85 motorways.

And only…

  • 2 hours 45 minutes from Paris: AA20, Exit 10 – Vatan/Issoudun/Valençay
  • 1 hour 45 minutes from Limoges: A20, Exit 10 – Vatan
  • 1 hour 20 minutes from Tours: A85, Exit 13 – Selles s/ Cher / Cheverny
  • 1 hour from Orleans: A20, Exit 10 – Vatan / Issoudun / Valençay
  • 35 minutes from Vierzon train station (90 minutes by train from Paris Austerlitz): A20, Exit 10 – Vatan / Issoudun / Valençay
  • 30 to 40 minutes from Châteauroux (airport and train station): A20, Exit 10 – Vatan

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