Jardin en terrasses de Bénévent-l'Abbaye
Place de Villers, 23210 Bénévent-l'Abbaye
This associative garden is located at the foot of the church designed according to the Capitular of Villis promulgated by Charlemagne at the end of the 8th century. It is a medieval garden arranged in fashion from the years 800 to 1200\. This garden is on three small terraces: medicinal plants (160), coloured plants - for food colouring, inks and dyes - and the small vegetable garden. The plants are classified by use, almost as in the Middle Ages, except that at the time the monks chose each location also according to the religion, the spiritual. But the highlight of the show on this large terrace is undoubtedly the band of Provins roses. An explosion of rose that makes it possible to recall that Provins was a commercial crossroads in the Middle Ages. This rose of May is not ascending. It is used to be distilled. When you pass the steam, it will burst the cells that contain the essential oils. By cooling, hydrolat and essential oil are obtained. Hydrolat is antiseptic while oil has bee
Tags
Espace naturel, parc, jardin
Access
Free access all year, adjoining parking, access by stairs.
©Marc Bricard
