We screeched to a halt ..reversed back a few metres and there on the right a small sign indicating the entrance to jardin d'Angelique. Collecting ones things together in the little car park the impression of the garden as seen over the low fence was a bit worrying..it all looked a bit ..bitsy ! Oh my gosh..a naffly planted garden. At the end of the drive a large open area of lawn to your left fronts the lovely country petit chateau and Madam emerges to welcome us and collect our dues.
The garden is in two parts; a formal classic French styled garden ..edged in box with punctuations of clipped conical Yews. behind the maison. In front a large informally organised garden at the end of the aforementioned lawn behind a hedge.[Part 2] The formal area is a delighful study in the serene use of pale pinks and white. The garden was planted in memory of their daughter Angelique.who had passed away some years ago, but the garden had evolved into a sublimely peaceful charming space with a restful atmosphere.......to be continued
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Gorgeous. We were in Strasbourg last week, but didn't see any good gardens. Should have asked you for suggestions!
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