Visit the Gardens of William Christie

Come and visit this enchanting garden, imagined from scratch by French-American conductor William Christie and listed on the Inventaire supplémentaire des monuments historiques!

Directions:

Jardins du Bâtiment
30 route de Sainte-Hermine - 85210 Thiré (follow the signs as you enter the village)
 

Free parking

Opening:

Gardens are open from March 18 to August 2 and from September 9 to 27, 2026

Opening hours:
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last entrance at 4:30 PM)
open Wednesday to Sunday 

Guided tours: 
Visit starts at 11 AM
Only on Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as Saturdays March 21, April 25, May 30, and June 27, 2026   

See the list of opening dates here above (exceptionally closed on May 1) 

Entrance fee:

• single admission: € 7 / free for under-12s 
• admission with guided tour (subject to availability): € 11 / free for under-12s 

Free admission for members of the Arts Florissants Membership Program (upon presentation of their card at the Garden reception desk). Learn more about the Membership Program 

Garden Rules: 

Smoking is prohibited in the Garden. Animals are not allowed in the Gardens. Picnics are not permitted in the Gardens. Children must remain under the supervision of accompanying adults.

For any questions, please contact us at accueilthire@arts-florissants.org or by phone at +33 (0)6 86 80 67 37 (number available only during the opening times of the garden)

Concerning guided tours: njoguetrocheteau@arts-florissants.org

Group visits

Willam Christie's Gardens welcomes groups for guided tours upon request only and depending on availability.

For reservation requests, please contact:

Nathalie Joguet-Rocheteau
njoguetrocheteau@arts-florissants.org