23. L'IVRESSE DES ELFES

Come into our conisphere for a wholly different view of the conifers, and a chance to contemplate an array of botanical curiosities, astonishing textures, algae, moss, needles or scales. From here you'll see the architecture of precious conifers, such recent finds as wollemia nobilis, specimens from private collections, unidentified varieties as well as subtle flowering, young shoots, delicate cones and rare gems.

Their figures stand in contrast against the gentle grass at your feet. The shades of green mingle together, grass green against dark green, bluish green against light green, and the flowers turn into elves. Are you dreaming or is this real?

It's another way of looking at pinophytes, a fresh association, conifers and grass, aesthetic and rustic, needing little water, a plant alliance for more environmentally friendly gardens.

DESIGNERS

After studying Interior Architecture at the École Boulle, Florence Guin first worked as an assistant decorator for films and television and then as an interior architect, before falling in love with the art of gardens. Having graduated from the Versailles National Higher School of Landscaping as a parks and gardens designer, she now puts all her energy into creating inspired and inspiring gardens.

Aurélie Gueniffey displayed marked artistic talent right from her cradle days and now devotes herself to the art of gardens. After studying visual arts and law and working as a business lawyer for a time, she changed direction and graduated from the National Higher School of Landscaping in Versailles with a diploma in park and garden design. Aurélie gardens, observes and travels. She loves being involved with Nature, demanding a full measure of aesthetic and ethical input, and drawing inspiration from Nature and contemporary art to create truly outstanding gardens. The results of her work can be seen in Bourgogne, where she was born, as well as in Provence and Alsace. She develops projects throughout France.