A couple of years ago, I spent a week in Southern France exploring the cities of the Gard Department. The city of Nimes where there are numerous historic Roman sites. Uzes, the First Duchy in France. And the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct that is considered to be one of the tallest pieces of roman architecture. But my love of gardens caused me to search out any mention of beautiful villas and gardens that would be available for viewing while in this area. The dry Mediterranean climate of southern part of France is not always conducive to ... (more)