Following in the footsteps of the Spanish writer and politician, Vicente Blasco Ibañez.
This colourful garden of Valencian and Mentonnaise ceramics, a tribute to literature, gives pride of place to the Mediterranean art of living and transports us to Al-Andalus.
This colourful garden of Valencian and Mentonnaise ceramics, a tribute to literature, gives pride of place to the Mediterranean art of living and transports us to Al-Andalus.
A Surprising Garden! This place is the creation of an extravagant character: Vicente Blasco Ibanez, a politician and writer, bought a property called Fontana Rosa in the heart of Garavan.
In this garden, he patiently recreated a corner of his native Valencia: historiated ceramic tiles, pergolas, basins and brightly decorated planters...
Pass through the heavy gate surmounted by a molded pediment and enter this garden designed as a reading space dedicated to the great masters of literature. Embellished with Spanish and Mentonese ceramics, this garden has been a listed historic monument since 1990, preserving species such as Ficus macrophylla, palms, banana trees, Araucaria heterophylla and porticoes of fragrant roses. Marvel at this garden like no other!
Meeting point directly on site, Ave Blasco Ibañez, in front of the garden entrance.
Appropriate dress code: Yes
You must be well-heeled, because the ground is strewn with stones
Public transit accessibility: Yes
1,2,3,6,8,25 lines zest bus serving the centre of Menton
In this garden, he patiently recreated a corner of his native Valencia: historiated ceramic tiles, pergolas, basins and brightly decorated planters...
Pass through the heavy gate surmounted by a molded pediment and enter this garden designed as a reading space dedicated to the great masters of literature. Embellished with Spanish and Mentonese ceramics, this garden has been a listed historic monument since 1990, preserving species such as Ficus macrophylla, palms, banana trees, Araucaria heterophylla and porticoes of fragrant roses. Marvel at this garden like no other!
Meeting point directly on site, Ave Blasco Ibañez, in front of the garden entrance.
Appropriate dress code: Yes
You must be well-heeled, because the ground is strewn with stones
Public transit accessibility: Yes
1,2,3,6,8,25 lines zest bus serving the centre of Menton
Included
Included
Guided tour by a guide accredited by the French Ministry of Culture.Not Included
Not Included
The activity does not include: Transport and parkingAccessibility
Accessibility
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Rates
Rates
From 16 February 2026 to 23 February 2026
From 16 February 2026 to 23 February 2026
Full price
€8.00
Reduced price
€4.00
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 1 Person (s) mini
- 20 Maximum number of people
Opening times
Opening times
On 16 February 2026
- 10:00 at 11:30
On 23 February 2026
- 10:00 at 11:30
Subject to favorable weather
Cancelled in case of bad weather
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to a trunk road
- Station district
- Close to a public transportation
Access
Access
- Meet at 6 ave Blasco Ibañez, in front of the garden entrance.
Access by bus via Zest lines 1 & 8: Blasco Ibanez stop
