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The Japiot property, listed as a Historic Monument, is distinguished by its garden on the banks of the River Voire and Rue de l'Isle. Divided into three parts, it illustrates the 19th century landscape influences: a French-style garden with geometric flooring, niche-cut charmille and labyrinth, extended by a picturesque garden with winding alleys. The latter, in English style, is home to 62 species of trees and shrubs mainly European, reflecting the botanical diversity sought by the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie of the time. The neo-XVIIIth Pavilion, known as the "Aurore Temple", as well as the facades of orangery and the rustic vegetable garden pavilion, dated from the late 19th century, highlight the architectural eclecticism of the site.

The French-style garden, whose current arrangement corresponds to the late 19th century photographs, originally completed a building that had disappeared. This set, with its protected elements such as the metal bridges or the retaining wall along the See, bears witness to horticultural know-how and a refined lifestyle. The old vegetable garden, with squares delimited by box edges, evokes a function both utilitarian and aesthetic, typical of the affluent properties of the region.

Listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 31 August 2005, the site also includes architectural elements such as the facades and roofs of orangery. The property, now owned by a private company, thus preserves the legacy of a time when gardens were both places of walking, social prestige and botanical experimentation. Its state of conservation, considered "very satisfactory" (note 8/10), makes it possible to appreciate fully its historical and landscape richness.

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