« Plant magic » (6-11 years)

€ 7 per children  
At the heart of these 9 magnificent gardens around the Villa (French, Japanese, Florentine, Spanish,
Rose, etc.), children are taken on a tour where they can observe, compare, describe and smell the plants around them. Using plants picked and essential oils, the sensory exploration continues in the workshop, discovering the smells and culinary properties of the flowers and aromatic herbs: crush, break, grind, touch, smell and mix them…
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Educational objectives :
- Learn to observe and respect nature
- Familiarise yourself with the vocabulary of the senses
- Explore the different types of plants and discover their scents
- Observe the garden fauna

Educational ideas :
The workshop can form part of a project about respecting nature, ecology, and protecting the environment.
In an experiment of the 5 senses, the "Plant magic" workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to explore taste and smell.

« Voyage through the landscape gardens » (11-17 years)

€ 8 per children
In the Villa's 9 themed gardens, pupils can observe the landscape composition: the romanticism of the Stone garden, the classical perfection of the French garden, the grace of the Rose garden, etc. The second part takes place in the workshop: here pupils discover the aromas that get their taste buds and olfactory senses going, while at the same time increasing their sensory vocabulary.
Duration: 2 hrs

Educational objectives :
Explore the different types of garden and understand their composition
Discover the links between Belle Époque society and the layout of the gardens
Familiarise yourself with the vocabulary of the senses

Educational ideas:
In plastic art classes, the workshop can become a source of inspiration for designing gardens. Why not organise an afternoon at the Villa Ephrussi with a workshop and a drawing class in the gardens?
The workshop is perfect for pupils studying subjects on gardens and landscape art.