Jardin de l'alchimiste, Theme garden in Eygalières, France.
The Jardin de l'alchimiste is a themed garden in Eygalières featuring multiple sections with plants arranged in geometric patterns. The different zones correspond to various phases of alchemical transformation expressed through the natural world.
The garden surrounds Mas de la Brune, a structure dating to 1572, and was created in 1997 by landscape architects Arnaud Maurières and Eric Ossart. This creation merges historic architecture with contemporary garden design.
The garden embodies three stages of alchemical philosophy through its layout, with each phase marked by specific plant groupings and symbolic elements. Visitors can trace these meanings as they walk through the different sections.
The garden is open from June through mid-September, offering walking paths through its various sections. Visitors can explore the areas at their own pace along the marked routes.
Within the garden lies a plant-based labyrinth spelling out 'Berechit', the opening word of the Bible in Hebrew. This hidden layer adds an unexpected spiritual dimension to the visit.
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