Labyrinthe de Poliphile

The garden features 15,000 meters of yew hedges spanning 6,000 square meters, creating an extensive network of pathways and intersections for exploration.

The maze draws inspiration from the Renaissance literary work Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, which combines garden design principles with classical storytelling elements.

The garden incorporates nine bridges and numerous symbolic elements that reflect French landscape architecture traditions and Renaissance garden design philosophies.

Visitors can access the maze Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the exploration typically taking between 30 to 60 minutes.

Created by Annabelle de La Panouse alongside landscape architect Timothy Vaughan, the maze contains 5,600 yew trees forming 2,300 meters of pathways.

Location: Thoiry

Address: Thoiry ZooSafari, 78770 Thoiry, France

Opening Hours: Dimanche: 10:00 - 18:00

Phone: 0134874067

Website: http://thoiry.net

GPS coordinates: 48.86378,1.79078

Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:12