The Birthplace of Ronsard

  • Castle
  • Artist's birthplace or house
  • Listed or registered (CNMHS)
  • Park and garden
  • Historic site and monument
La Possonnière, Couture-sur-Loir, 41800 Vallée-de-Ronsard
Troglodytic manor house and outbuildings adorned with sculptures and inscriptions in the early Renaissance style. Inside the dwelling, the great hall features a monumental fireplace and 16th-century wall paintings. The first floor is dedicated to Ronsard, with an exhibition of portraits and panels evoking his life and work.
The gardens, created in 2020, are freely inspired by the style and vocabulary of the Renaissance to bring them into harmony with the spirit of the manor house. They include a rose garden, a labyrinth, a bosco, a green room, a pergola, a vegetable garden, etc. The design is largely based on the plants and landscape themes found in Ronsard's prose, such as the rose, of course, but also the apricot tree, the vine and the laurel. In this way, the gardens will resonate with the words of the prince of poets, the place where he spent his childhood, and the flowers and plants he loved.

Booking

Booking

Services

Services

Picnic area
Shop
Car park

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Maisons des IllustresMaisons des Illustres
Accueil VéloAccueil Vélo
Les P'tits CurieuxLes P'tits Curieux
Parcs et Jardins en région CentreParcs et Jardins en région Centre
Vignobles et DécouvertesVignobles et Découvertes

Documentation

Documentation

Rates

Rates

Adult
From €6.50

Reduce rate
From €5.00

Reduce rate
From €5.00

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Openings

Openings

Thursday
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

* The birthplace of the "Prince of Poets" preserves its 16th century charm. Renaissance-inspired gardens, creation 2020.
Monday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Tuesday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Wednesday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Thursday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Friday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Saturday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

Sunday
10:00 - 18:30
10:00 - 18:30

* The birthplace of the "Prince of Poets" preserves its 16th century charm. Renaissance-inspired gardens, creation 2020.
Monday
Closed

Monday
Closed

Tuesday
Closed

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
Closed

Wednesday
Closed

Thursday
14:00 - 18:00
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
14:00 - 18:00

* The birthplace of the "Prince of Poets" preserves its 16th century charm. Renaissance-inspired gardens, creation 2020.

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The Birthplace of Ronsard
La Possonnière, Couture-sur-Loir, 41800 Vallée-de-Ronsard

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
  • English
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