Forest Hills in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

French Parterre

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

1. French Parterre Marker

Inscription. Fanciful touches lend a whimsical air to this intimate, formal garden inspired by those designed in France in the 1700s. Ivy-covered walls enclose the garden, and beds of closely trimmed boxwood and gravel paths section the space. Sculptures punctuate the parterre's strong symmetry and geometry while flowing water provides sound and movement. Marjorie Post's guests spilled into the garden through the doors of the adjacent French drawing room. Post enjoyed the view of this garden from her bedroom suite above.

Erected by Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens. (Marker Number 120.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Women.

Location. 38° 56.601′ N, 77° 3.166′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Forest Hills. It can be reached from Linnean Avenue Northwest 0.1 miles south of Upton Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4155 Linnean Ave NW, Northwest Washington

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DC, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Japanese-style Garden (a few steps from this marker); Stone Lion (a few steps from this marker); The Plaque on the Reverse Side / Lake Merriweather (within shouting distance of this marker); Lunar Lawn (within shouting distance of this marker); Putting Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Dog Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland Paths (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

French Parterre Marker at the entrance to the Parterre image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 29, 2021

2. French Parterre Marker at the entrance to the Parterre

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.