Jardin Rosa Mir, Private garden in La Croix-Rousse, France
Jardin Rosa Mir is a private garden in Lyon's 4th arrondissement featuring handcrafted structures decorated with shells, stones, and coral. A 3-meter-high fountain with colorful stones sits at the center, surrounded by columns and diverse plants including cacti, perennials, and lemon trees.
A Spanish craftsman named Jules Senis created this garden between 1957 and 1977 after relocating to Lyon in 1951. The project developed over 2 decades as a personal undertaking during his years in the city.
The garden blends Arab-Andalusian design with European gardening traditions, visible in how plants and decorative elements are arranged together. This mix of influences shapes the overall feel of the space.
The garden is open on Saturdays from April through October with limited capacity for visitors at a time. Plan ahead and expect possible waits, especially during nice weather.
Every decorative structure contains carefully arranged patterns of shells, river pebbles, and building stones that the creator collected over many years. These materials come from found objects, giving each element a personal, handcrafted story.
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