Rosa Mir Garden, Lyon

Following the example of the Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives, the Rosa Mir Garden is a place where the marvelous and the artistic mingle into one. A mason, Jules Senis Mir, built this stunning place in honor of his mother. It is something in between a private garden and a small temple consisting of naturalistic art: there are concrete sculptures with shells pressed into them, and untouched forests. The style employed in its construction shows heavy Catalonian influences, espcially modernist in nature. Admission is free. Hours vary seasonally; check website for more details.