Le Jardin de Marguerite
Le Jardin de Marguerite was the winner of third prize in the "Best Park in France 2007 competition" . This competition sponsored by Briggs and Stratton chooses the top five French gardens each year. In fact they run a similar competion in Britain, Germany, Italy and Sweden.
The garden of Marguerite has a succession of themes. Throughout the garden the sound of water and small waterfalls can be heard and seen adding a freshness to the garden. Largely inspired by English garden style there are lovely large mixed borders and a profusion of old roses.
The garden is fairly small at half a hectare but includes around 2000 varieties of plants, including 150 old roses. Marguerite Goetz has been working on this garden for around 30 years and the rewards of her labour are here for all to see.
Jardin de Marguerite
Garden Guide:
The garden is open the middle of May to the end of October by rendez-vous only.
This garden is situated a few kilometers from Strasbourg in the Bas Rhin department of the Alsace.
Address:
Jardin de Marguerite,
2 Rue du Verger,
67115 PLOBSHEIM
Tel: 03 88 98 70 28