The medieval garden designed today from historical documents is inspired by two sources: the manuscripts and illuminations of the Middle Ages. Originally an enclosed area situated close to or within the walls of a fortified castle, abbey or monastery, the medieval garden could include constructed elements (benches, well, fountain); the plants grown were all wild or cultivated species known from the 5th to the 15th century: absinth, hyssop, marjoram, lemon balm, peppermint, spearmint, oregano, burnet, sage, rosemary, thyme, verbena and citronella.
“Charlemagne’s list” described 90 species that had to be planted in the Empire’s cloisters and gardens!
Medieval-style gardens :
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- JARDIN DES RÉCOLLETS, METZ
- JARDIN CAPITULAIRE – DOMAINE DES TEMPLIERS, GLATIGNY
- JARDIN GALLO-ROMAIN, BLIESBRUCK (jardin antique)
