Remarkable trees : Cinnamomum Camphora - Camphrier

  • Natural wonder
Avenue Félix Faure, 06500 Menton
Beautiful and aromatic evergreen tree of the Lauraceae family
of the Lauraceae family, Cinnamomum camphora is native to
China, Japan and Taiwan. It can reach 15 meters in height.
Its cream-colored panicle flowers are almost invisible in spring and its fruits, pea-sized drupes, are dark blue-black.
In Menton, as in many cities in warm countries, it is used as a tree in line. But the camphor tree is best known for the essence that is extracted from its foliage and wood: camphor, used since the eleventh century by the Arabs for its tonic and antiseptic properties.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Remarkable trees : Cinnamomum Camphora - Camphrier
Avenue Félix Faure, 06500 Menton

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • In centre of town
  • Town location
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
Updated on 29 June 2022 at 14:14
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 6171780)
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