Design for the Garden of a Hotel on Rue des Amandiers, Paris 1750 - 1800

This anonymous design for the garden of a hotel on Rue des Amandiers in Paris, dated 1750-1800, provides a detailed plan for a formal garden. The design includes two symmetrical parterres, or ornamental gardens, with intricate geometric patterns and decorative flourishes. The inclusion of a central fountain, a terrace, and a series of steps suggests a grand design intended to impress visitors. The garden plan, created during a period of significant urban development in Paris, exemplifies the Rococo style's emphasis on ornamentation, symmetry, and natural forms.