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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.