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The diversity of its landscapes and the mildness of the climate have made the Alpes-Maritimes a land of choice for gardens and gardeners alike. In the last century the English introduced exotic species making mosaics in which the world’s gardens are juxtaposed. From natural parks to exceptional gardens, discover one of the most dazzling faces of the Côte d’Azur.

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THE GARDENS ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR

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The most beautiful gardens on the Côte d’Azur
It’s the Côte d’Azur signature. Discover the gardens on the Côte d’Azur: gardens overlooking the sea, exotic gardens, remarkable gardens, French gardens, perfumed flower...
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Visit and discover Menton’s gardens
Menton’s gardens are undoubtedly worth a visit during your stay on the Côte d’Azur! Between Belle Epoque and sensory journeys, the gardens in Menton will transport you...
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Visit the Jardin du Monastère de Cimiez in Nice
Explore this magnificent haven of peace with a thousand colours overlooking Nice. During your visit to the Jardin du Monastère de Cimiez, follow the multitude of colours and...
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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a Côte d’Azur gem
With its pink facade, 9 exceptional gardens and panoramic view, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the must-see tourist sites on the Côte d’Azur.
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Jean Mus : the man who designed the Côte d’Azur
A landscape architect and garden poet, Jean Mus is above all a romantic man from the Alpes-Maritimes who composes images of the South to be felt and admired. A creative genius,...
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The remarkable gardens

of the Côte d'Azur / French Riviera

Jardin botanique Villa Thuret
Jardin botanique Villa Thuret
Created by Gustave Thuret. At Cap d'Antibes, the Villa Thuret has been a scientific research site dedicated to botany and acclimatization since 1857.
Parc Phoenix
Parc Phoenix
To the west of Nice, the Parc Phoenix is a magnificent seven-hectare park where families love to meet up to explore many rare species of animals and plants which amaze children...
Sainte-Claire park
Sainte-Claire park
Located on the heights of the medieval town, this garden communicates via a picturesque trail with the modernist Villa Noailles and the St Bernard garden. The castle St Claire...
Jardin Exotique d'Eze
Jardin Exotique d'Eze
Perched 429 metres above the sea, the exotic garden is a veritable break from nature, in the heart of the picturesque village of Eze, around ten kilometres from Nice. The...
Serre de la Madone garden
Serre de la Madone garden
Built between 1924 and 1939 by Major Lawrence Johnston, this unique landscaped garden contains countless rare plants and species from all over the world. This earthly paradise...
Jardin de la Villa Fort France
Jardin de la Villa Fort France
The Villa Fort France was built around 1930 by Lady Fortescue, a British writer, who wrote her bestseller "Perfume from Provence" there. The garden presents a very large...
Tropical Zoological Garden
Tropical Zoological Garden
Get away from it all. Come and visit the zoological and botanical park, home to over 250 animals from all over the world! A biological conservatory with more than 5 hectares of...
Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild
Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild
An exceptional site on narrowest part of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, overlooking the bays of Villefranche and Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Jardin Botanique de Nice
Jardin Botanique de Nice
Perched on the heights of the west of Nice, a short walk from the airport, the Jardin Botanique offers an escape to the heart of nature, while overlooking the city, thus...
Castle La Napoule Gardens
Castle La Napoule Gardens
Marie took over as architect and landscape designer. Her hard work left a remarkable legacy. Today the Castle is registered as a monument historique and the gardens have...
International Perfume Museum Gardens
International Perfume Museum Gardens
In the unique setting of the International Perfume Museum Gardens, visitors can discover and smell the species that have provided precious raw materials for perfumery for...
Parc Gonzalez
Parc Gonzalez
This small botanical garden with an area of ​​2400 m² is located at the entrance of the village (facing the Cigalou Park). It gives pride to the southern plants: mimosa,...
Jardin botanique remarquable l'Hardy-Denonain
Jardin botanique remarquable l'Hardy-Denonain
Acquired 1973 by Germaine L’Hardy-Denonain, this garden was created and enhanced to become a botanical garden, classified remarkable since 2009. It shelters several hundreds of...
Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden
Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden
Lotus and water lilies populate the basin, the collections of daturas embalm in this garden rich in colors and scents or have acclimatized some specimens of extinct species,...
House of Paul Bourget / Le Plantier de Costebelle garden
House of Paul Bourget / Le Plantier de Costebelle garden
Private garden with "Jardin Remarquable" label.
Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein
Arboretum Marcel Kroenlein
An arboretum unique in Europe for its altitude, the Marcel Kroenlein site nestles in Roure, a village in the Tinée valley at the heart of the Mercantour National Park, just...
Saint-Bernard park
Saint-Bernard park
Surrounding the Villa Noailles, the garden St Bernard was built between 1924 and 1930 by the villa’s architect Robert Mallet-Stevens. A ‘cubist garden’ was also conceived by...
Olbius Riquier park
Olbius Riquier park
This traditional 19th century landscaped garden was Olbius Hippolyte Antoine Riquier’s gift to the town in 1868. It comprises of 17 acres of lawns, large trees, winding alleys...
Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées
Domaine du Rayol, Le Jardin des Méditerranées
The Domaine du Rayol is a 20-hectare protected natural area owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral, comprising 13 hectares of scrubland and 7 hectares of gardens evocative of...
Jardin de l'Argelière
Jardin de l'Argelière
A private domain located on the edge of an oak and pine forest, the Argelière garden is home to nearly 1,200 species on 3,000 m2.
Garden Citronerraie
Garden Citronerraie
The Lemon Grove, located on the side of the hill of the Annunciade, has a very favorable exposure to the blossoming of citrus, (there are about 450 feet of lemon trees), and to...
EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS ON THE CÔTE D’AZUR

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Jardins d’exception, depuis la Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - Émission intégrale
Jardins d’exception, depuis la Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - Émission intégrale
Jardins d’exception, depuis la Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild - Émission intégrale
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