Retired at the age of fifty-five, Abbé Fouré settled in Rothéneuf, near Saint-Malo. A solitary man, he began decorating his house, known as Haute Folie, with wooden sculptures. In this way, he created a fantastical garden inhabited by more than two hundred figures, most of them painted and now vanished. In addition, for at least ten years, he carved the rock facing the sea using nothing more than a simple chisel and a heavy hammer. He drew inspiration from Breton saints, as well as famous historical figures such as Napoleon, Cleopatra, and the Queen of Sheba, and from events of his time, including the Boer War in South Africa. Rain, wind, and sun have since erased all traces of their original colors.

2 minutes 30 seconds . production abcd 2003.