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).
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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.
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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.
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4. Japanese Garden, Monaco
This formal garden is a triumph of Zen horticulture and a striking contrast to the classic gardens of the Riviera.
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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.
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6. Jardin Exotique, Eze
The exotic gardens planted around the clifftop village offer superb views over the sea.
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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.
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8. Parc Thuret, Cap d’Antibes
Superb collection of Mediterranean trees and shrubs founded by Gustave Thuret in 1857.
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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.
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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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