Garden
Founded in 1995, is a place whose layout draws the walled gardens of the late Middle Ages. The abundant illustrations and illuminations of the manuscripts were an important source of information for the evolution of the Botanical Garden.
Much of the crop here, accompanied the man origins to the present. They were used in the Middle Ages for food, medicine and various uses of domestic life: clothing, dyes, ornaments ... We also found an opening on the many varieties of regional flora, which once occupied an important place within populations.
The purpose of this garden is to allow you to discover, recognize, inform you and, perhaps, to revive the plant, links sometimes forgotten. It also aims to contribute to the conservation of some varieties.
During your visit, you will find interpretive signs and warnings about toxic plants, the red dot points. For safety we invite you to be vigilant and respect for "The World Vegetable " we ask that you do not pick plants.
History Sites
Founded in 1995, is a place whose layout draws the walled gardens of the late Middle Ages. The abundant illustrations and illuminations of the manuscripts were an important source of information for the evolution of the Botanical Garden.
Much of the crop here, accompanied the man origins to the present. They were used in the Middle Ages for food, medicine and various uses of domestic life: clothing, dyes, ornaments ... We also found an opening on the many varieties of regional flora, which once occupied an important place within populations.
The purpose of this garden is to allow you to discover, recognize, inform you and, perhaps, to revive the plant, links sometimes forgotten. It also aims to contribute to the conservation of some varieties.
During your visit, you will find interpretive signs and warnings about toxic plants, the red dot points. For safety we invite you to be vigilant and respect for "The World Vegetable " we ask that you do not pick plants.
History Sites
In the eleventh century, two castles existed in Uzès: Bermond the castle and the castle's name Raynon two lords of Uzes.
Bermond Castle became the duchy. The Medieval Garden is located in the castle Raynon.
Bishops in 1242 and 1280 and King Charles VIII in 1493, each bought a share in the lordship of Raynon ... The three co-seigneurs d'Uzes were therefore: Lord (descendant of Bermond), Bishop and King .
The three towers of Uzès: turn Bermonde (duchy), round and round the King's Bishop (inside the Medieval Garden), symbolize the three rival powers until the revolution.
Bishops made very early in their castle a place of justice (court and jail). The castle of King certainly served live. Louis XIII's stayed 10 to 14 July 1629, when the Peace of Alès (submission of Protestant towns). It was used as a cantonment for troops crossing and a prison.
During the revolution, these assets became state property. The two castles together again served as the district prison until the early twentieth century.
a moment forgotten, these historical places found a new life through the creation of a Medieval Garden opened to the public ...
Association SITU
SITU The association manages and maintains these sites to better highlight this rich heritage. The Garden welcomes all season opening of the permanent and temporary exhibitions. We invite you to discover this haven of peace, remember the taste of a beverage plant, which will be offered to After your visit ...
Association Membership SITU If you wish to become members of the association that manages the SITU Medieval Garden, the fee is 15 € for one person and 20 € for a couple. It gives you access to the site as often as you like within hours of opening to the public, as well as various advantages over the shows and events offered by the Garden throughout the summer.
INQUIRIES tel 04 66 22 38 21 or jardinmedievaluzes@free.fr
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