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17th-century priory in France converted into a medieval-inspired topiary garden
An inspiring sense of complete peace pervades the garden of Le Prieuré de Vauboin, an old priory in Sarthe, in western France, following its medieval-inspired conversion into a green sanctuary defined by formal parterres and a spectacular array of box topiary
To the right, a striking labyrinth with geometric box topiary linked by cinder paths draws the eye, while, on the left, is the potager, where the owner grows edible plants and herbs. As you enter the garden proper, it is the house that first draws your attention – the beautiful, imposing old priory Le Prieuré de Vauboin, which dates back to the 17th century. Second, is the overwhelming sense of peace – due, no doubt, to the silence as well as the feeling of being encircled by greenery, including lawns, vines, dramatic gunnera leaves and, most of all, neatly clipped box interspersed only by stone, brick and cinder paths.
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