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GARDENS OF PROVENCE
1. DOMAINE DU RAYOL, LE RAYOL-CANADEL
On one of the most magnificent sites on the coast, Rayol offers an overview of
Mediterranean-style plant life. Gathered around a pergola and long stairway, a fine
mosaic of eight gardens recreates landscapes of areas of the world with Mediter-
ranean climates.
Ave des Belges • Open from 9:30am daily, call ahead for closing
• 04 98 04 44 00 • DA • Adm
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2. JARDIN DE LA VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD,
ST-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
Baroness Rothschild's mansion is legendary, and its gardens of similar sumptuous-
ness. Seven themed areas (Spanish, Florentine, Japanese and more) are rich with
plants, sculptures and fountains (for further details see
Villa Ephrussi de Roth-
schild
).
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3. JARDINS D'ALBERTAS, BOUC-BEL-AIR
Laid out in the 1750s, these terraced gardens remain a majestic mix of French
and Italian influences - ordered in the geometrical style of France, but with the
fountains and statuary favoured by Italy.
RN 8 • 04 42 22 94 71 • Open May,
Sep, Oct: 2-6pm weekends and pub hols; Jun-Aug: 3-7pm daily • Adm •
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4. CHARTREUSE DE BONPAS, CAUMONT-SUR-DURANCE
The ruins of a fortified monastery provide a superb setting for two terraces. The first
is a formal layout of yew and box-trees, shaded by Aleppo pines. The second fea-
tures a lovely fountain and cascade.
Open 10am-12:30pm, 2-6:30pm Mon-Fri,
10am-6:30pm Sat, Sun • Closed Jan-Mar: Mon, Tue • Adm
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