Garden of the house POCHON in Meximieux
Cross the threshold of the property, and discover in its heart, the garden, wrapped by the arches of the wisteria. Fruit trees, vegetables, medicinal plants, spices, condiments and flowers bloom peacefully. An intimate and serene interlude. It is the guarantee of a pleasant savoir-vivre for the public. The garden will be presented with its history since its redevelopment in 2017 after the acquisition of the property by the municipality. The «garden of the simple», belongs to the City. It is maintained by an association of enthusiasts, «Heritage and Memory of the Castle of Meximieux». It contains more than 120 medicinal, aromatic, condimentary and dyeing plants. They were chosen following the Capitular De Villis. It is a place of biodiversity and sharing. It includes medicinal plants, inspired by the monastic tradition and adapted to the contemporary era. The association «Patrimoine et Mémoire du Château de Meximieux» has made some improvements by adding guardrails on the stairs and a pond welcoming koi carp. One of the objectives of the association is to make it accessible to all, all year round.