Creation of the garden XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Construction period and initial development
27 septembre 2016
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 27 septembre 2016 (≈ 2016)
Inclusion by ministerial decree of the constituent elements
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The garden and its floors, ground fittings, drains and pipes; fence, delineation and support walls and walls; stairs, gates, basin; sculptures, vases, and all building elements by nature or by constitutive destination of the garden (cf. G 181, 182, 184, 287, 288, 368, 412, 413): registration by order of 27 September 2016
Key figures
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Origin and history
Violet Trefusis Garden, located in Saint-Loup-de-Naud in Seine-et-Marne, is a 20th century historical monument. It is distinguished by its landscape structures, its architectural structures (walls, stairs, basin) and its decorative elements (sculptures, vases), all protected by ministerial decree. This garden illustrates the art of 20th century gardens, combining aesthetics and functionality in a preserved rural setting.
The inclusion of the garden in the inventory of Historic Monuments in 2016 covers not only its floors and technical installations (drains, pipes), but also its fences, staircases, and movable objects made buildings by destination. These protections highlight the heritage value of a coherent set, where each element contributes to the harmony of a place full of history and creativity.
The location of the garden, at 4 Rue de la Tour in Saint-Loup-de-Naud, is documented with a precision deemed "passable" (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting the challenges of mapping rural areas. This monument is part of the cultural landscape of Île-de-France, an area marked by a diversity of heritages, from castles to artists' gardens.
Although the practical information (visits, services) is not detailed in the available sources, its status as a Historic Monument suggests a public interest and a desire to preserve. The data come mainly from the Merimée database and Monumentum, guaranteeing their institutional reliability.
The garden embodies a page of local history, where Violet Trefusis' legacy – although its exact role is not specified here – blends with that of a seine-and-marnais village. Its classification offers legal protection against alterations, ensuring the transmission of this heritage to future generations.
Finally, this site recalls the importance of gardens as places of memory and creation, often linked to artistic or literary figures. In Île-de-France, where increasing urbanization threatens historic green spaces, such rankings play a key role in safeguarding landscape heritage.
