The Swimming Pool

The Exotic Garden is at a slightly lower elevation and surrounded by walls protecting the area from wind, where the stunning swimming pool is found. This circular pool replaced one of the Château’s original fountains with no disruption to the purposeful symmetry of the initial design. This extravagant garden remains incredibly warm nearly year-round, well-positioned to receive much of the Loire Valley sunshine. Planted with a brilliant variety of flowers, the Exotic Garden has original working greenhouses and the quintessential Orangerie — protecting a multitude of citrus in the winter and opening for infinite possibilities in the warmer months. Lush, colorful, and protected, this is the perfect spot to spend the long Le Grand-Lucé days.