Labyrinth Hill, Paris: a spiral ascension to a gazebo. Labyrinth Hill is a knoll or hillock, small and round, with a spiral walking path to the top. Formally known as Labyrinthe de Buffon (Buffon Labyrinth), the spiral ascension – slow and steady, and not steep or arduous – was initially designed as an early form of a meditative garden design. No rush,Continue reading “Labyrinth Hill, Paris: a spiral ascension to a gazebo”
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Peak blooming season in the Garden of Plants, Paris
Peak blooming season in the Garden of Plants, Paris. This morning, I wandered through one of Paris’s most enchanting places: the Jardin des Plantes (the Garden of Plants), and I’m still carrying the scent of roses with me. Set in the heart of the 5th arrondissement, this isn’t just any Botanical Garden – it is a living museum, a sanctuary ofContinue reading “Peak blooming season in the Garden of Plants, Paris”