The Cambridge alumni group have kindly invited us join them on a visit to the Jardins d’Eau in Carsac, near Sarlat, with lunch to follow in a nearby restaurant. If you have never been there, this place is really worth visiting as it has an eye-popping collection of water lilies, lotuses and other aquatic plants.
Located on the north bank of the Dordogne river on the outskirts of Carsac-Aillac at St. Rome is the botanical garden of the Jardin d’Eau. More than 25 years in the making, the ponds, waterfalls and water maze have been created by the Bernard family and inspired by the tropical garden of Monte Palace in Madeira. The garden is home to 30 varieties of exotic lotus and 55 varieties of stunning water lilies. Seeds within the remarkable lotus trumpet have been found to be viable for as long as a 1000 yrs. In addition to the extensive ponds, the tour goes through areas of shaded gardens with collections of approx. 200 plants, shrubs and trees labelled for the inexperienced botanist.
Members should send a message to info@ousswfrance.com before Tuesday 8th if they wish to participate.
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Hi OUSSWF, Carsac unless the Cambridge team is very lost indeed. Carnac is in Brittany! cheersAndrew
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Thank you Andrew. Too quick, didn’t check when pasting. John
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