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Monaco and the Riviera : Riviera Gardens

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Top 10 Riviera Gardens

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  • 1. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

    Gorgeous formal gardens and lily ponds surround the pink-and-white villa built by Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild (see Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat).

  • 2. Jardin Exotique, Monaco

    The largest collection of succulent rock plants in the world. Within the gardens is a 60-m (200-ft) deep cave with spectacular limestone formations.

  • 3. Parc Fontvieille and Princess Grace Rose Garden, Monaco

    Palm and olive groves and a small lake surround 4,000 roses planted in memory of Princess Grace of Monaco, who died in a car accident.

  • 4. Japanese Garden, Monaco

    This formal garden is a triumph of Zen horticulture and a striking contrast to the classic gardens of the Riviera.

  • 5. Casino Gardens, Monaco

    Laid out around the casino (see Casino de Monte Carlo) these are classic 19th-century gardens, with trim lawns and water features.

  • 6. Jardin Exotique, Eze

    The exotic gardens planted around the clifftop village offer superb views over the sea.

  • 7. Jardin Botanique Exotique, Menton

    Laid out by English expatriate Lord Radcliffe in 1905, this garden is planted with sub-tropical shrubs. Visits by arrangement with the Maison du Patrimoine.

  • 8. Parc Thuret, Cap d’Antibes

    Superb collection of Mediterranean trees and shrubs founded by Gustave Thuret in 1857.

  • 9. Parc de Vaugrenier, Antibes

    Many rare plants can be seen in this park, with its 11 km (7 miles) of walking trails and fresh-water lagoon.

  • 10. Villa Eilen Roc Gardens, Cap d’Antibes

    Charles Garnier, designer of the Monte Carlo Casino, built this magnificent villa, set in an 11-ha (27-acre) park with trees from all over the world.

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