the park and gardens

TheExpressionoftheArtsandCraftsMovement

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The park is representative of the Arts and Crafts movement and its general principles of extensive acclimatisation of exotic plants, embroidery effects, and stained glass, as well as the exclusive choice of medieval colours. It is a continental expression of the famous movement that was predominant from the late 19th to early 20th centuries.

Le Bois des Moutiers is one of the finest examples in France of this major aesthetic trend.

ParadiseisaGarden

Le Bois des Moutiers comprises an architectural ensemble (a grand manor surrounded by structured gardens) and a stunning park, a true work of botanical art. The gardens, covering an area of 2 hectares, surrounding the house, were designed by the architect in close collaboration with the owner and the renowned English landscape architect Miss Gertrude Jekyll (1849-1932).

Designed as an extension of the house, these walled structured spaces contain the first mixed borders in France. These “green rooms” communicate with each other and gradually lead to the grand landscape park, which is intentionally more natural.

It is essential to preserve the spirit without recreating identical things.
A garden should not be perfect.

Mary Mallet 1905-2004

ThePark,aUniqueWorkofArt

The park, covering an area of 8 hectares, was entirely planted by Guillaume Mallet in a valley oriented towards the sea. While the architectural ensemble of Le Bois des Moutiers is rightly considered a masterpiece, the park is no less a unique work of art due to the talent of Guillaume Mallet and 40 years of intense labour.

The acidic nature of the soil, exceptional in the Pays de Caux, allowed the introduction of many rare species, in stark contrast to the local vegetation (Chinese azaleas, eucryphias from Chile, Japanese maples, magnolias, rhododendrons from the Himalayas…).

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Flowering dates may vary depending on climatic conditions.

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