Les 1001 jardins qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie

Synopsis of Les 1001 jardins qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie

«Les 1001 jardins qu'il faut avoir vus dans sa vie» is the garden guide by Rae Spencer-Jones and Collectif (paperback, Flammarion, 960 pp., French).

A tour of celebrated gardens across five continents, with a majority of European examples, in medieval, baroque, Italian, Japanese and contemporary styles. It mentions places such as the Alhambra, Central Park, Giverny and Ryoan-ji, alongside lesser-known creations, and its imagery reflects the natural heritage and ephemeral art of gardens.

French edition published by Flammarion in 2008, with a foreword by Michel Baridon. The original title is '1001 Gardens You Must See Before You Die' (2007).

Recommended for gardening enthusiasts and travelers interested in landscape heritage.