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Beauvais – The “maladrerie” and its remarkable gardens
an escapade between medieval heritage and remarkable gardens
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Beauvais: the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare and the Brûle garden
Close to Paris, discovering Beauvais, the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare and the Jardin du Brûle offers an original getaway combining heritage, nature and conviviality. Particularly suited to groups, this outing offers a balanced mix of historical immersion and landscape walks.
With its medieval architecture and remarkable gardens, this excursion is a complete, accessible and enriching experience.
La Maladrerie Saint-Lazare: a medieval site unique in Europe
Located in Beauvais, the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare is an exceptional example of medieval hospital architecture, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries.
A former leper colony, it once welcomed the sick, excluded from society, in a place organized to enable them to live, care for themselves and feed themselves.
The site, spread over more than 3 hectares, still retains its main structures:
- The Romanesque chapel
- The religious dwelling
- The medieval barn
- Thesick bay
This organization bears witness to a strict, codified way of life, where lepers, considered “dead to the world”, lived in community.
Today, the Maladrerie has become a major cultural venue, hosting tours, events and activities throughout the year.
A remarkable medieval garden in the heart of La Maladrerie
The tour continues with a visit to the medieval-inspired garden, designed as a contemporary recreation of medieval gardens.
Created in 2009, this walled garden is structured into thematic squares and offers a real immersion in ancient customs:
- Le jardin des simples (medicinal plants)
- Vegetable and cereal gardens
- Berries and vines
- The cloister garden and Mary’s garden, contemplative spaces
Designed as a place to stroll and meditate, this garden invites you to discover the agricultural and symbolic practices of the Middle Ages, in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
Le jardin du Brûle: a haven of peace between water and vegetation
The day continues with a visit to the Jardin du Brûle, a veritable nature treasure trove on the banks of the river.
This remarkable garden is distinguished by :
- The omnipresence of water (streams, waterfalls, ponds)
- Abundant and varied vegetation
- Themed areas featuring flowers, orchards and vegetable gardens
Visitors discover a wide variety of plantings: hydrangeas, dahlias, asters, roses, as well as a vegetable garden and even a small vineyard.
The soothing ambience is ideal for a contemplative, sensory stroll.
An experience combining history, nature and relaxation
Combining the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare and the Jardin du Brûle offers a balanced and complementary experience.
This course offers :
- Immerse yourself in medieval history
- Discover remarkable themed gardens
- A moment of relaxation in the heart of nature
This diversity makes the visit particularly attractive and accessible to all audiences.
An ideal outing for groups
This tour is particularly suited to groups, whether associations, works councils or groups of friends.
It offers :
- A structured, fluid program
- Educational guided tours
- Moments of conviviality and sharing
- Accessibility for all ages
The combination of heritage and nature guarantees an enriching experience, without being tiring.
Why visit the Maladrerie de Beauvais and the Jardin du Brûle?
Choosing this getaway means discovering two complementary facets of the region:
- One of Europe’s best-preserved medieval sites
- Remarkable gardens combining history and contemporary design
- An immersive and soothing experience
A blend of memory, nature and heritage, this outing is an original alternative to traditional tourist circuits.
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Questions fréquentes (FAQ)
Why visit the Maladrerie Saint-Lazare in Beauvais?
The Maladrerie Saint-Lazare is one of the best-preserved medieval hospital complexes in Europe. It provides an insight into the organization of leprosaria in the Middle Ages, and the way of life of the socially excluded sick. With its historic buildings, Romanesque chapel and outdoor spaces, it offers a unique immersion in medieval history, while at the same time offering cultural activities and guided tours.
What to see in the medieval garden of the Maladrerie?
The medieval-inspired garden at La Maladrerie is organized into thematic squares representing the different uses of gardens in the Middle Ages. There are medicinal plants, vegetable gardens, cereals, vines and symbolic areas such as the cloister garden. The garden provides an insight into the agricultural and spiritual practices of the time, while enjoying a soothing setting.
What is the Jardin du Brûle and why visit it?
The Jardin du Brûle is a remarkable riverside garden known for its peaceful atmosphere and rich plant life. Water plays a central role, with streams, waterfalls and ponds creating a relaxing environment. There are also flower collections, an orchard, a vegetable garden and a small vineyard. It's an ideal place to round off a cultural visit with a moment in nature.
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