
When gardens plunge their roots into the past, they lend all their lovely colours to places such as the Convent in Gramat, the romantic Château Saint Dau and the charming bastide of Castelfranc.

Growers of irises, spices, orchids or fruit: here are a few portraits of professionals who love sharing their particular passion with the public.

Cahors is showing off its heritage in an original way, through 30 "Secret Gardens".