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5. SERRE DE LA MADONE, MENTON
Anglo-American Lawrence Johnston was a leader among expats who left their mark
on Riviera gardens in the early 20th century. His hillside spread is so well land-
scaped, it barely seems structured at all. Terraces harbour enclosed spaces dedicated
to themes or particular exotic plants, and there are fountains, water-gardens and
a collection of statues.
74 rte de Gorbio • 04 93 57 73 90 • Open 10am-6pm
Tue-Sun (to 5pm Dec-Mar); guided tours 3pm daily • Closed 1 Jan, Nov, 25 Dec •
Adm •
www.serredelamadone.com
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6. JARDINS DU CHATEAU, ANSOUIS
The medieval chateau, which was remodelled during the Renaissance, is flanked by
terraces, each with sculpted box-trees, overseen by firs and pines.
Rue Cartel •
06 84 62 64 34 • Open Apr-Nov: guided tours only, 2:20pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm
Tue-Sun • Adm
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7. JARDIN BOTANIQUE EXOTIQUE DU VAL RAHMEH,
MENTON
More than 700 tropical plants crowd these terraces, established in 1905 by Lord
Radcliff, a former governor of Malta. Val Rahmeh specializes in spices, wildflowers,
medicinal plants and rare varieties of tomato and potato.
Ave St Jacques • Open
10am-12:30pm, 2-5pm Wed-Mon (Apr-Sep: 10am-12:30pm, 3:30-6:30pm) •
Closed 1 May • Adm
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8. JARDIN EXOTIQUE, MONACO
A collection of cactuses, succulents and other semi-desert plants - 6,000 varieties in
all. Criss-crossed by a winding path, it is said to be the world's largest such rockery
(for further details see
Jardin Exotique, Monaco
).
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