Friends' Visit: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

There are eleven gardens within the Le Manoir grounds; each with a story to tell. They are inspired by Raymond Blanc’s travels, interests and connection with nature. Each one has a different and specific purpose which requires particular knowledge and expertise to create and maintain. Whilst you are here you will discover their organic gardens: the beating heart of Le Manoir, the canvas on which their gastronomy and values are written. Over the past ten years, Raymond Blanc and the team have planted an orchard of 2,500 trees. This is an English orchard and a French orchard but intertwined; each planted in different phases and for different reasons but unified in the spirit of rediscovery and celebration. Whilst visiting Japan for the first time, Raymond Blanc was overwhelmed by the sheer beauty and elegance of Japanese arts, authentic in its design, The Japanese Tea Garden incorporates features that already existed in the garden – a grand oak and sycamore which have become focal points in the design.  

Book your tickets using the form below - this event is for Friends of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum.