Garden with 20 ornamental pavilions (7 of which can still be seen today) that refer to different civilizations.
Designed by François Racine de Monville, the Desert de Retz is a kind of small paradise on earth that invites contemplation. Bordering the forest of Marly, this 40-hectare garden is an enchantment, with ornamental pavilions and 20 fabriques referencing different civilizations. Over time, the site changed ownership several times and fell into disrepair, before being classified as a Historic Monument. Open to the public for guided and self-guided tours, major restoration work is still underway to safeguard this heritage treasure.
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Promenades bucoliques dominicales trouvent ici toute leur intérêt.
Petit énigme sur l' angle 108°....écoutez bien le guide passionné!
C'est assez onirique et d'un symbolisme curieux. La colonne détruite aurait pu inspirer Ricardo Boffil.
En tout cas, il s'agit d'un lieu pour rêver et pour flâner, à l'écart du bruit et de la fureur, à l'ombre d'arbres, dont certains sont plusieurs fois centenaires....