Authentic french country planter Inspired by the work of André Le Nôtre, gardener of the King Louis XIV of France, this beautiful french country planter from L'Orangerie from the palace of Versailles are perfect for topiaries and small trees.

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The original french country planter created in 17th century owes its reputation to its superior quality materials and unique technical specifications, resulting in an entirely French-made art-craftsmanship piece. 

The first original french country planter also know as Versailles planters or french planters were invented during the 17th century by La Quintinie and André Le Nôtre, the gardener of King Louis XIV for the château of Versailles, located 25km to the south west of Paris.

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At that time exotic fruits were brought from abroad to Versailles, and as the plants were sensitive to the harsh winter weather in Versailles, a large space covered named orangery was built capable of containing thousands of the most exotic trees, like citrus trees and palm trees, where they will be moved to the Orangerie to spend the winter season, from November to April.

Instead of stressing the plants and trees by transplanting several times a year from the gardens to the orangery, by planting and replanting these trees two times a year, André Le Nôtre invented a portable french country planter where the trees could remain permanently all year long.

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Due to the harsh climate in France and also due to the heavy weight of the trees, the orange tree planter boxes  or french country planters were manufactured with an exceptional solidity, as we still do, our french country planter are even stronger than in 17th century because we are using 21st century materials much more stronger and lighter with an improved ability to withstand the harshest weather conditions.

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We are proud to manufacture and sell to the United States as well as worldwide the Authentic Jardinier du Roi, french country planter or French planters, also know as Versailles planters or Château de Versailles tree-boxes.

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These beautiful outdoor french country planter beautify the facades and gardens of all kind of properties, castles, chateaux, prestigious homes grand hotels and boutiques all around the world.