Hortus

This morning, we walked to the nearby Hortus, a Roman-inspired garden near the remains of the Roman circus, and adjacent to the Museum of Antiquities. It is a lovely spot, and many people enjoy walking through it or having a picnic in it. First the history. The signage had an English translation, so for those of you interested enough, read the signage.

These photos are of the jardin.

Later in our walk, we encountered the most curious figure on the corner of a building (second floor level). While we often encounter madonnas and other religious figures, the expression on this one was amazing. His gaze was aimed at the Rhone River. A more typical corner figure was opposite this guy.