Mathieu Egidio, gardener

Bassins

Cévennes National Park

"We are committed to preserving wetlands"

Roses, whites, pearls, magentas.... water lilies grow at the foot of Mount Lozere! In Concoules, Mathieu Egidio and Nicolas Long created a water garden three years ago: Titus Nymphaeas.

"I fell in love with Mount Lozere," explains Matthieu.

The garden houses a collection of more than 300 varieties of hardy water lilies and exotic and giant specimens.

The majority of the plants are horticultural but we also have natural species, notably malarial plants from wetlands. Like the National Park, we are committed to preserving the fauna and flora of wetlands. After 3 years, the garden is coming to maturity. We welcome enthusiasts as well as landscapers and tourists.

Interview by Luc Carrascosa - France Bleu Gard Lozère - August 2021