Cultural and natural heritage in Montpezat-sous-Bauzon, Ardèche

Opening : All year round daily.

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Established in 2013 by Éléonore Cruse, a landscape architect and specialist in heirloom roses. Situated on the outskirts of the priory, this enchanting spot is open to visitors all year round, but will naturally be at its most stunning in spring with its 66 varieties of roses. Pets are not allowed.

Benches are available on site so you can enjoy the scent of the flowers during a romantic moment or whilst reading a book in the spring. Please respect the area and do not leave any litter behind.

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‘Roses are beautiful ephemerals, little marvels to be contemplated attentively, to be visited as bees do: each glance, each day, each season brings us an impalpable source of joy’ writes Eléonore Cruse, designer of this space and farmer.

Don’t hesitate to push open the gate, designed by local artist Joël Reynaud. Take a gentle stroll through the alleys and let yourself be carried away by the enchanting diversity of climbing and bushy roses. In the summer months, they offer you their roses to contemplate and breathe in. Relax for a moment… or as long as you like, on the benches, your eyes filled with the infinite shades of colour that surround you. The rose garden can be visited at any time of day. In the evening, discreet, carefully considered lighting enhances the scenography of the area, which combines plants and minerals to bring out the beauty of nature.

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