To get happily lost: this is what the four «Labyrinthes de Hauterives» offer, with an overall length of 7km. Created with perennial plants, these routes represent an opportunity, as playful as it is unique, to discover a small corner of paradise. Preceding in ascending order of difficulty, that is to say, first of all the wisteria labyrinth on bamboo arches. A short but very winding journey without a dead end, «an image of life and there is only one way to get to the end», as its designer likes to point out. A meditation which, when flowers are blooming, will be accompanied by delights for the eyes and senses. Then, things get complicated with the lavender labyrinth, a 1.5 km route with only one exit. When flowers are blooming, pay attention to the bees that will make sure you do not cheat by spanning the hedges (no stings to complain of yet!). And finally, the last two labyrinths of 3.5 km for the «cypress» and 2.9 km for the «arbour», with several exits for those threatened by claustrophobia. In addition, discover sandstone mosaics created by archaeologist and mosaic worker Alain Orcel, displayed in an ancient hayloft with splendid original wood beams.

Informations:

Les labyrinthes de Hauterives (locate)
Saint Germain
F – 26390 Hauterives
Open from May 1st to August 31st and during september week-ends (11h-19h)
Tel + 33 (0) 475 68 96 27
Photo: Labyrinthes de Hauterives