When dreaming of walking in a paradise-like garden, which is enclosed by high walls, young Amant sees the image of a rose in a well and falls in love immediately. But to win her he must pass many tests to prove he is worthy. During his quest the "Roman de la Rose" unfolds a world theatre mirrored by the lovers' inner world. The 13th century verse romance became tremendously popular and continued to inspire poet-musicians and composers for more than 200 years to come. There were happy songs for dances into May, refined courtly canzones or funny mock songs about all kinds of vices, from the Trouvères' courtly love songs to Guillaume de Machaut's art. Dive into the musical world of the rose novel and join Amant on his thorny path to his beautiful Rose.