几何盛开(Geometry in bloom)

另一边的草真的更绿了，尤其是当那一边是Villandry城堡的时候。虽然法国的卢瓦尔河谷到处都是令人惊叹的城堡，但Villandry与众不同，不是因为它高耸的塔楼或中世纪的力量，而是因为它的花园。Villandry由国王弗朗西斯一世的大臣Jean le Breton于16世纪建造，旨在给人留下深刻印象。与为战争而建的设防城堡不同，它的设计是为了舒适，设有大窗户和开放、温馨的布局。它的花园分布在具有不同主题的露台上。装饰花园展示了如图所示的几何图案。水上花园提供了一个宁静的休憩之所，菜园将日常作物变成了艺术展示。
原文：
The grass truly is greener on the other side—especially when that side is Château de Villandry. While the Loire Valley in France is packed with stunning châteaux (French for castles), Villandry stands apart, not for its towering turrets or medieval might, but for its gardens. Built in the 16th century by Jean le Breton, a minister to King Francis I, Villandry was always meant to impress. Unlike fortified castles built for war, it was designed for comfort, featuring large windows and an open, welcoming layout. Its gardens are arranged across terraces with distinct themes. The ornamental garden showcases geometric patterns like the one pictured here. The water garden offers a serene retreat, and the vegetable garden turns everyday crops into artistic displays.
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