La Garenne Lemot

About

The Domaine de la Garenne Lemot is a park located in the communes of Gétigné and Clisson in Loire-Atlantique, as well as Cugand in Vendée. It was created by the sculptor François-Frédéric Lemot in the early 19th century. The ensemble is a tribute to the landscapes and architecture of Italy.

The estate consists of a neo-Palladian villa overlooking the valley of the Sèvre nantaise as well as woods and gardens where factories and statues are erected reminiscent of the Antique style as well as the houses of the Italian-style gardener and doorman. The Loire-Atlantique General Council purchased the estate from the Lemot family in 1968. It is listed as historical monuments the following year, and has been classified in stages since 1988.

Currently, it is a place for walks and a cultural centre where contemporary art exhibitions and shows are regularly organized.