When the tour group returned from their visit to the chateaus, Sam and Joyce and Daniel and Rita rented a car and drove to the chateau of Vilandry, which is well known for its spectacular gardens.
These are called the ornamental gardens.
A closeup of a section of the garden.
This is the Kitchen Garden.
Daniel, Rita and Joyce in the hedgerow maze in the garden.
Sam and Joyce in the garden.
Rita and Joyce in nearby farm restaurant where they had dinner.
Photos by Sam McKinstry.