Destination: Chambourcy

Désert de Retz

Real Journey Travel and Tours October 28, 2024 0

Nestled in the heart of France, the Désert de Retz stands as a testament to 18th-century eccentricity, offering visitors a surreal journey through a landscape dotted with architectural follies and lush gardens. This Anglo-Chinese park, created by François Racine de Monville, features an array of bizarre structures, including a livable Broken Column House, a Chinese pagoda, and a pyramid-shaped ice... »

Désert de Retz

Real Journey Travel and Tours August 7, 2024 0

Step into the enchanting world of Désert de Retz, an 18th-century folly garden that embodies the spirit of the Enlightenment through its fantastical structures and philosophical landscape design. Here, amidst centuries-old trees and picturesque vistas, visitors can explore a colossal broken column that doubles as living quarters, challenging perceptions of form and function while contemplating hum... »