Gardens of the French Riviera

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The terraced hillsides, rocky capes, and secluded enclaves of the French Riviera provide some of the world's most spectacular garden settings and its delightful climate has drawn legendary figures in the arts, literature and international society since the eighteenth century. In this beautifully designed volume, Louisa Jones, author of the highly acclaimed Gardens in Provence, turns her gardening and literary talents to the magnificent gardens of the French Riviera, some beloved by the public for more than a century, but most private and photographed here for the first time.
Weaving history and anecdote with detailed descriptions of the gardens and plants, the author introduces us to the region's astonishing horticultural diversity. Whether it is brilliantly marshalled acreage of a Rothschild villa, the resonance of art and nature in a modem sculpture garden, or the rustic vigor of a carefully pruned olive grove, Louisa Jones's discerning eye and boundless expertise disclose,... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The terraced hillsides, rocky capes, and secluded enclaves of the French Riviera provide some of the world's most spectacular garden settings and its delightful climate has drawn legendary figures in the arts, literature and international society since the eighteenth century. In this beautifully designed volume, Louisa Jones, author of the highly acclaimed Gardens in Provence, turns her gardening and literary talents to the magnificent gardens of the French Riviera, some beloved by the public for more than a century, but most private and photographed here for the first time.
Weaving history and anecdote with detailed descriptions of the gardens and plants, the author introduces us to the region's astonishing horticultural diversity. Whether it is brilliantly marshalled acreage of a Rothschild villa, the resonance of art and nature in a modem sculpture garden, or the rustic vigor of a carefully pruned olive grove, Louisa Jones's discerning eye and boundless expertise disclose, inform and enlighten. Of particular interest to gardeners are her observations on innovative botanical combinations, the placement of ornaments, and the delicate aesthetic balance of mountains, sea, sky and paintings. Masterworks of garden design by celebrated landscape artists such as Harold Peto, Russell Page and Jean Mus are also featured and discussed.
Abundantly illustrated with stunning photographs by Vincent Motte, the beauty and magic of the Riviera is made accessible by a visitor's guide to the gardens open to the public, a detailed map, and a fist of regional plants, all of which are identified by their common and botanical names. A selection of specialized plant nurseries, garden furniture suppliers and landscape designers is also provided, along with a discriminating choice of hotels and restaurants to make any visit to this extraordinary region complete.
As both a garden history and guide. Gardens of the French Riviera is a marvelous introduction for anyone planning to visit the south of France and it is certain to become a treasured and invaluable resource for gardening enthusiasts everywhere. Vissza