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The lost garden in the grounds of the Chateau La Chaire Hotel at Rozel was designed by a Victorian Horticulturalist and included tropical plants from around the world. It was during a walk around what initially looked like a neglected woodland that Angie Petkovic noticed that the area at La Chaire wasn't quite what it seemed. Read More> Importance The garden is said to be potentially one of the most important in Europe, and the discovery has caused great excitement - could this could revive the Jersey tourist industry? We have put together a roundup of stories and information for you.
Your opinions The estimated cost of putting the garden back to its original state is around £3 million, and we want to know your opinions on this. Should the money come from the tourism budget? Should the tax payers cover the cost of something so important? Or should we just leave it as it is? Also, the site at La Chaire is said to have been pillaged by German troops during the Second World War, and we want to know if you can shed any light on this. Let us know your thoughts, feeling and memories using the form below. Read the opinions sent to us >
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