Jardin de Saint-Adrien, Botanical garden in Servian, France.
The Jardin de Saint-Adrien is a botanical garden covering roughly four hectares with four substantial water features ringed by varied plant collections. Natural rock outcrops are incorporated throughout the landscape, creating visual interest across the grounds.
The site began as a medieval stone quarry before being transformed into a botanical garden. The existing geological features left by the quarrying were incorporated into the landscape design that visitors see today.
The reclining figure beside a pond is the Fontaine de Philia, modelled as the Greek goddess of friendship, with plant-like hair. The garden's name comes from the old Saint-Adrien quarry. Daniel Malgouyres, son of a winegrower, played in these quarries as a child and later bought them to restore.
The garden is a private property run commercially, reached from the D18 road towards Servian, near exit 62 of the A75. Visits are guided, and the old quarry workings include dark carved steps and cavities, so wear shoes with grip. The water comes from hillside reservoirs via canals.
The four water features occupy former quarry pits and host water lilies and lotus flowers in distinct settings. Around these water areas, pine trees and Mediterranean plants create a drier backdrop that contrasts with the aquatic zones.
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