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This garden was built on the foundations of Roman ruins.  The ruins, discovered in the eighteenth century, were made into a garden with a series of terraces, steps, basins, and statues in the baroque style.  The Roman's had built temples, baths, statue lined corridors and a theater on the site.  The restored garden used the old bath foundations were converted into canals, supplied by a nearby spring and flowing around the terraces.  The hike to the top of the hill brings you to a Roman watch-tower, La Tour Magne, which provides views back down toward the canals and city of Nimes below. 

Canals line the approach to the garden.

Annual color in planters on the bridges over the canal.

The gate at the entrance to the garden.

Chestnut lined entrance to the garden.

Statues at the foot of the terraces.

The staris that begin the climb to the top of the garden.

A view back down to the canals around the entrance terrace.

A colorful spot in the garden.

Color closeup.

One of the walkways leading up the hill.

Locals relaxing in the garden.

View down to the entrance and Nimes in the background.

Celtis australis - European Hackberry

Native to Southeastern Europe

Along the walk to the top.

The watch-tower at the top of the garden, built by the Romans.

View back down to the garden entrance and Nimes from the top of the watch-tower.

A family relaxing.

Coming back down the hill there were views of the terraces and canals.

One of the walkways leading back to the terraces.

The gardens were a popular spot for taking in the sun.

Bearded Iris next to Roman ruins.