Reg.Nr. 98/FR/06

Restoration of the "George Delaselle" garden, Île-de-Batz

Restoration by a team of volunteers from November 1987 of the exotic garden of the Ile de Batz, created in 1900, abandoned for 30 years. Reconstruction of spaces, meadows, terraces and low walls according to the plans of M. Delaselle. Plant replanting, tree maintenance, ...
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Project details

Title:Restoration of the "George Delaselle" garden, Île-de-Batz
Entr. year: 1998
Result:Diploma
Country: France
Town: Île-de-Batz (Finistère)
Category type: landscape, historic parks and gardens
Building type/ Project type: Public/private green space
Former use:Garden
Actual use:Cultural attraction, historic garden, open to the public
Built: 19th century
The Jury's citation: Pour le sauvetage, Ia restauration et Ia mise en valeur, par une équipe de benevoles, d'un patrimoine naturel exceptionnel, rare exemple de jardin exotique cree en France au debut du XXe siecle.
GPS:48°44'22.6" N; 3°59'34.4" W
Web, Links:

www.jardin-georgesdelaselle.com/

Description:
Restoration by a team of volunteers from November 1987 of the exotic garden of the Ile de Batz, created in 1900, abandoned for 30 years. Reconstruction of spaces, meadows, terraces and low walls according to the plans of M. Delaselle. Plant replanting, tree maintenance, development of new spaces. Promotion of historical heritage.