A UNIQUE GARDEN
TO VISIT IN HAUTE-SAVOIE
Between the two large alpine lakes of Annecy and Aix-les-Bains, come and discover les Jardins Secrets, a surprising garden for all.
A mosaic of gardens, lounges, patios, galleries and arbours turn the place into a unique and bucolic site where the creativity of a passionate family is revealed.
A must-see garden, live the experience…
A family story
This garden is a life’s work. In 1980, Nicole and Alain Moumen bought an old farm in the middle of the countryside. The couple, helped by their 3 daugthers, restored the old farm and started to create a first garden, very simple to start with, for the family’s own use.
Driven by their creativity, they worked every day, in an empirical and spontaneous way, without any plan in mind but with passion.
They never intended to open their gardens to the public, but, hidden behind their high wall, the gardens became intriguing and appealing not only to the family but to others too.
So Alain and Nicole decided to open their gardens to visitors in 1994.
A surprising world
Today, visitors can discover a unique place made of several small different gardens.
A mosaic of patios, galleries, lounges… which are composed of natural materials, flowers and water.
The creativity of this family is revealed through this puzzle of gardens with different influences and inspirations: Tusisian, Indian, Swiss, Autrichian…
They use a large variety of materials like copper, clay and wood sculptures, mosaics, pebbles, tiles… A wonderful handmade work!
Flora and fauna
For Nicole, the gardner, “gardnening is adapting to nature”.
So she chooses flowers an plants whitch adapt to the climate and the environment in which they grow.
Depending on the gardens and the seasons, flowers are discreet or luxuriant and become an accessory for the architecture.
Thanks to eco-responsive management, the Jardins Secrets
support a rich variety of insects and small animals, butterflies, bees, eartworms, which contribute to the overall health of the garden.
The micro palaces
“Sleep in the woods of the Secret Gardens
Designed as observatories to be experienced, the micro palaces open the doors to a unique and timeless universe, nestled in the trees, immersed in nature inhabited by birds.
An experience for two or one for an exceptional stay in the heart of nature and architecture;
“One night’s stay at the Micro Palaces includes a visit to the Secret Gardens.
OpenING HOURS 2024
Last admission 1 hour before closing.
April 7th – July 6th
From Monday to Friday : 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and french bank holidays : 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 7th - September 1st
Every day from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 3rd – October 6th
Closed on Monday
From Tuesday to Friday: 2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Adult 10 €
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Young 12 to 18 years old, students 8,00 €
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Children from 4 to 12 years old 4,50 €
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Disabled persons 4,50 €
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Family Pack 26,00 €
2 adults and 2 children from 4 to 12 years old
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Children under 4 years old free
A self guided tour with a presentation film of 13 minutes subtitled in english. A leflet of the whole visit is available in english, german, dutch, italian and spanish.
You can stay anytime you want. The average time for the visit is between 1h30 and 2hr, depending on your interest.
But you can stay more if you want to take a light meal or a drink.
Thanks to indoor lounges and covered spaces the visit is still enjoyable.
Children Suitable for children from 4 years old. For the youngest, it is more confortable with a baby carrier.
Free car park and picnic area.
You can enjoy refreshments and our two 2 specialities :
oriental doughnuts and mint tea (depends on the day).
From July 13 to August 25, enjoy a little “dinette” every lunchtime on the terraces and in the lounges. No reservation necessary. Download menu
You can find a large choice of handmade craft, small decoration gifts, beauty products, postcards and stationery, fragrance and soaps, local products and other delicacies…
CB and cash accepted
They are allowed but on a leash.
minimum 20 PERSONS
Discover les Jardins Secrets with personalized visits and welcom for each group.
Download the file to see all the details.
In order to give you the best welcome, thank’s to contact us to know the available times.
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