Jardins du Palais in Albi form a formal French garden that unfolds in elegant geometric patterns between the Palais de la Berbie and the Tarn. Designed in the seventeenth century they reflect the classical ideals of symmetry order and controlled nature. Low sculpted boxwood hedges outline ornamental shapes that appear almost like embroidery when viewed from above while gravel paths guide visitors through the carefully arranged parterres. Seasonal flowers add color that contrasts with the strict lines of the design and the terraces offer wide views over the river and the old bridges. The gardens create a peaceful atmosphere beside the massive brick palace and they provide a harmonious transition between the historic architecture of Albi and the natural landscape surrounding it.
Part of: France