Botanical Walk – Symbols in nature
with Léonard Nguyen Van Thé

The museum‘s Persian garden offers a unique blend of spiritual and recreational experiences centered around plants, their symbolism, and our relationship with them. The botanical walks invite visitors to explore the concept of the Persian garden as a “paradise,” as traditionally referred to in the Persian language, emphasizing the significance of walled gardens. These tours delve into the colors, textures, fragrances, and properties of various plants, extending along the Seine and the towpath below the museum, uncovering different plant species. This poetic and botanical journey follows the seasons‘ natural rhythm and transformations.

Léonard Nguyen Van Thé, co-founder of the Ecole Spéciale des Espaces Libres with Henri Taïb, specializes in revitalizing polluted, barren sites. He reveals their potential by cultivating resilient, and sometimes rare, plant life that has adapted to the challenging conditions of increasing urbanization.