Latour-Marliac A remarkable garden in Lot-et-Garonne

LATOUR-MARLIAC, PRODUCER OF HARDY WATER LILIES IN TEMPLE-SUR-LOT

A historic nursery specializing in water lilies

Since 1875, Latour-Marliac has distinguished itself as a benchmark in France for the production of hardy and tropical water lilies.

Located in Temple-sur-Lot, this historic nursery perpetuates the botanical legacy of its founder, Joseph Bory Latour-Marliac.

Thanks to its unique expertise, it offers a vast collection of aquatic plants, including more than 250 varieties of water lilies as well as a selection of lotuses from all over the world.

A remarkable garden to explore

The estate covers three hectares and benefits from the Remarkable Garden label awarded by the Ministry of Culture.

Visitors can walk along paths lined with ponds where many varieties of water lilies and aquatic plants bloom.

At the heart of this botanical haven, the national collection of the Nymphaea genus testifies to the excellence and diversity of Latour-Marliac's horticultural creations.

A café-restaurant with a view of the pools

Café Marliac offers a gourmet break in the gardens.

Located on the terrace, this restaurant offers homemade cuisine using local produce from the Southwest. Guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the lily ponds, an ideal setting for a relaxing moment.

A source of inspiration for Claude Monet

Latour-Marliac is also famous for his historical link with the painter Claude Monet. The artist discovered Latour-Marliac's hybrid water lilies at the Universal Exhibition of 1889, where these plants were exhibited in front of the Trocadero in Paris.

Charmed, Monet placed several orders for his famous water garden at Giverny. The colorful water lilies from the nursery directly inspired his famous Water Lilies paintings, exhibited at the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris.

A shop to take a piece of Latour-Marliac home with you

Water garden enthusiasts can purchase water lilies and other aquatic plants directly on-site or through the online shop. The nursery also offers advice on creating and maintaining ponds, helping individuals to continue this botanical passion.

What is there to discover in the vicinity of Latour-Marliac?

Le Temple-sur-Lot enjoys a privileged natural setting. Several sites in the surrounding area are worth a visit. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful hikes along the banks of the Lot River and in the surrounding hills.

Neighboring villages such as Pujols, classified among the most beautiful villages in France, or Villeneuve-sur-Lot, charm with their architectural heritage and lively markets.

The region is also rich in local producers, offering a variety of Lot-et-Garonne specialties, including Agen prunes, wines, and other regional products. The markets of Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot and Castelmoron-sur-Lot provide opportunities to discover these authentic flavors. Finally, heritage enthusiasts can visit the Château de Bonaguil, a medieval masterpiece located about thirty kilometers away.

Latour-Marliac and its surroundings thus offer an experience combining botany, gastronomy and cultural heritage in a preserved natural setting.