La Louve

La Louve features multiple stone terraces planted with regional vegetation, including rosemary, lavender, sage, cistus box, and flat-topped cypresses arranged in geometric patterns.

Nicole de Vesian, a former designer at Hermès, purchased this property in 1986 and transformed the abandoned site into an organized garden over the next decade.

The garden integrates French garden design principles with Japanese cloud-pruning techniques, displaying an innovative fusion of international horticultural methods.

Access to La Louve requires advance reservations for groups of ten or more people, with visits available during selected afternoons in May, June, and July.

The garden incorporates stone elements from the Durance River and custom-designed wooden benches, creating designated meditation spaces throughout the terraced layout.

Location: Bonnieux

GPS coordinates: 43.82167,5.30639

Latest update: April 6, 2025 11:43