How old is the château du Grand Jardin?

The pavilion was built in the second quarter of the 16th century for the Guise family.

Can visitors see only the garden?

The estate is visited as a whole, combining the Renaissance pavilion, a recreated garden and a landscaped park across 4.5 hectares.

Who manages the site today?

The estate belongs to the Haute-Marne departmental council, while visitor reception is handled by the local tourist office.

Is the château du Grand Jardin a listed historic monument?

Yes, the pavilion has been listed since 1925 and the garden since 1991, with the enclosing wall additionally registered in 1989.

Château du Grand Jardin

Grand Jardin Castle

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Château du Grand Jardin stands in Joinville (Haute-Marne), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Joinville, the château du Grand Jardin is a pleasure pavilion built for the Guise family in the second quarter of the 16th century. Its Renaissance façade, marked by niches and fluted pilasters, unfolds at the end of a 4.5-hectare walk combining a recreated garden and a landscaped park. The visit brings together architecture and a botanical collection, including a boxwood collection recognised at national level.

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What to know

The grounds cover 4.5 hectares, best explored on foot along the garden paths.
The Renaissance pavilion has been a listed historic monument since 1925, the garden since 1991.
A yearly cultural programme is organised on site by the departmental council.
Visitor reception is managed by the Bassin de Joinville-en-Champagne tourist office.
The flat layout of the garden makes for an easy walk with no notable physical effort.

Practical information

Opening hours

March to November

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Where this château is

Joinville · Haute-Marne · Grand Est

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Address

5 Av. de la Marne, 52300 Joinville

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Château phone number

+33 3 25 94 17 54

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00079078
Period of construction: second quarter of the 16th century

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How old is the château du Grand Jardin?: The pavilion was built in the second quarter of the 16th century for the Guise family.
Can visitors see only the garden?: The estate is visited as a whole, combining the Renaissance pavilion, a recreated garden and a landscaped park across 4.5 hectares.
Who manages the site today?: The estate belongs to the Haute-Marne departmental council, while visitor reception is handled by the local tourist office.
Is the château du Grand Jardin a listed historic monument?: Yes, the pavilion has been listed since 1925 and the garden since 1991, with the enclosing wall additionally registered in 1989.