Floating over historic water basins that have nurtured elite aquatic varieties for 150 years, the Latour-Marliac Nymphéa Garden presents a liquid botanical sanctuary where pioneering French water-lily cultivation and luxury cosmetic science seamlessly intertwine. Partnering directly with Dior Science, this legendary aquatic nursery transforms a tranquil wetland into a high-performance open-air laboratory. Plant enthusiasts and researchers are invited to study a sprawling living archive of water lilies, whose resilient rhizomes are sustainably harvested to unlock premium active ingredients for global skincare innovation.
Highlights:
🪷 The Centennial Rhizome Archive: Explore the historic collection that has continuously traced and perpetuated the original strains of French water lilies for over a century and a half.
🧺 Eco-Conscious Rhizome Harvesting: Observe specialized horticulturists extract individual water lily rhizomes following strict environmental standards that ensure complete plant regeneration.
Information:
🌼Type: Water Garden
📍Place: Le Temple-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France
📅 Date: check visiting hours
🌐Website: https://www.dior.com/en_int/beauty/fragrance-beauty/the-dior-gardens.html and https://shop.latour-marliac.com/content/7-la-visite
