



Allymes Castle
Ambérieu-en-Bugey
Terraced gardens cascade down from a 14th-century fortress, offering sweeping views across the Ain plain to the Alps. Medieval planting principles guide the medicinal herbs, aromatic beds, and ancient orchard varieties that fill these restored grounds.
Medieval terraced gardens
Spectacular alpine views
Medicinal herb cultivation
Ancient orchard varieties
Tips
🚴bike up for the approach views
🌿look for the dye plants and conservatory orchard
Allymes Castle
Ambérieu-en-Bugey




Terraced gardens cascade down from a 14th-century fortress, offering sweeping views across the Ain plain to the Alps. Medieval planting principles guide the medicinal herbs, aromatic beds, and ancient orchard varieties that fill these restored grounds.
Medieval terraced gardens
Spectacular alpine views
Medicinal herb cultivation
Ancient orchard varieties
Tips
🚴bike up for the approach views
🌿look for the dye plants and conservatory orchard