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France

Alchemy in Provence .. Jardin de l'Alchimiste

Garden of the Alchemist Red Opening to White Photo © Alice Joyce

The Alchemist’s Garden – Le Jardin de l’Alchimiste, adjoins the lovely Renaissance manor housing a charming country hotel in Provence: Mas de la Brune, a Bed & Breakfast lodging. Nestled in the bewitchingly blue Alpilles mountains of France, the garden opened to the public in 1999. The owners worked with renowned designers Arnaud Maurieres and Eric Ossart to create a uniquely conceived, contemporary gardenscape here in the charming Provençal village of Eygalieres.

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France

The Art of Marc Nucera, Tree Sculptor

Marc Nucera .. 'Listening To Trees'

The work of Marc Nucera – ‘tree shaper’ – appears in many Provençal gardens. He also creates wood sculpture, and site specific installations. The resonant form of Nucera’s work in the landscape can be breathtaking.

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Botanical Gardens

Parc André Citröen, Paris

Parc Andre Citroen Fountain and Orangery Photo © Alice Joyce

Parc André Citröen is located in Paris in the 15th arrondisement, away from the well-trod tourist paths. The park has won praise for the forward-looking aspects of its design: A complex geometric layout full of surprising juxtapositions and horticultural interest. Metro stop Balard or Javel.

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