Opening of the garden for groups
The garden is open all year round and every day for groups
Visit the domaine de poulaines
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
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 €
Visit Smart
Reduction from the 2th site visitedThe 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)
Ecoles, centres de loisirs, évènementiels, tournages, réceptions
- 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
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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