Class of 1975-45th Reunion Class Sponsored Lecture Saturday, May 30, 2020: 10:00 am - 11:00 am ET "Let Them Eat Flowers: Gardens of Paris" |
Let Them Eat Flowers: Gardens of ParisCeCe Turner Haydock '75Paris gardens were originally inspired by the classical and romantic styles found in Italy and England. Over the past two hundred years, designers have created a uniquely Parisian look to the gardens, as they have become a cultural way of life. Today, Paris boasts of more than 400 private and public gardens, each one appreciated for its distinct place in the fabric of the city. The tour will begin with such well-known parks as Luxembourg, Tuileries and Bagatelle, smaller gardens such as Monceau, Rodin, and Carnavalet, and also a few surprises such as Promenade du Plantee, Hotel du Sully and Mosque du Paris. In Paris, a park is almost never a mere plot of grass reserved for leisure, and a garden is rarely a random selection of flowers and plants. Parisians pride themselves in making their city's parks and gardens places of elegance, artistic detail, and symmetry- even the romantic gardens have been carefully planned to imitate nature. No preregistration is necessary.
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