Maria Serena Garden

  • Park and garden
  • Garden
  • Botanical garden
  • Plant collection
21 promenade Reine Astrid, 06500 Menton
The garden around the villa is an invitation to exoticism. Reputed to be the most temperate in France, it houses a large collection of palm trees, a Dracaena Drago and a collection of Cycadaceae. At the foot of the cliffs of the Italian border
Close to the Italian border, the Villa Maria Serena was built in 1886 on the plans of Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera, for the Foucher de Careil family, related to Ferdinand de Lesseps.

Built on the outskirts of the city, in a district called Little Africa, the garden of one and a half hectares is reputed to be the most temperate in France. It offers a large collection of palm trees, cycas and tropical plants, a veritable open-air greenhouse.

Services

Services

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Parking nearby
Set down on-site for groups
Guided tours

Rates

Rates

Prices depend on the tours offered by ASJM.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 2 January 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Open on tuesday, on saturday
Opening according to program.
The garden is only accessible with a guided tour.

Location

Location

Maria Serena Garden
21 promenade Reine Astrid, 06500 Menton
  • 04 93 28 35 94
  • Accueil ASJEM (Association pour la Sauvegarde des Jardins d'Exception Mentonnais)

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a motorway
  • Town outskirts
  • Station district
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Close to pleasure port
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Beach within 300 m

Access

Access
  • Proximity at the italian border.
Updated on 04 April 2025 at 19:10
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 4739598)
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