French Riviera Gardens to Visit

Botanical Garden: This garden was planted in 1983 from seed. It focuses on indigenous mediterranean plants. Open from 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:45. At 78 ave de la Corniche Fleurie, Nice (06).
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Chateau de Gourdon: Classic French Chateau and formal garden of boxwood and yew trees. The Chateau is open throughout the year, but the garden is viewed by appointment only. Located in Gourdon (06).
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Chateau de la Napoule: A 14th century castle restored at the begining of the 20th century in Gothic style. The gardens were designed by Mary Clews, wife of sculptor Henry Clews, whose work can be seen in the gardens. Located in Mandelieu la Napoule (06).
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Gardens at the Villa d'Andon: 17thC Gardens at a Grasse Villa, with the decorative and agricultural gardens still in the traditional layout. The original irrigation system is also still in place.
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Tel: 04 93 36 00 39 

Gardens of Menton: Web site with photographs and information on the famous gardens and villages of Menton and surrounds.
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Japanese Garden: Free entry to a classically designed Japanese garden of water cascade, winding path and vegetation, on ave Princess Grace, Monaco.
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Jardin Exotique de Monaco: This is a large garden of exotic succulents. Entrance also provided to the Observatory caves and the Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology.
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Tel: +377 93 15 29 80 Fax: +377 93 15 29 81

Landscaped Garden of Fontveille: Incorporates the Princess Grace Rose Garden in a 10-acre park, with over 5000 rose bushes, of about 240 varieties. It is open year round, sunrise to sunset.
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Le Jardin d'Eze: The exotic garden at Eze has over 400 plants and cacti, on the hills above the village. At rue du Chateau, Eze. For guided tours meet at the Office du Toursime, Place du General de Gaulle, Eze (06).
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Tel: 04 93 41 26 00 Fax: 04 93 41 04 80

Marcel Kroenlein High-Altitude Arboretum: A mountain arboretum with a forest of larch trees, maples and wild roses. Free entry to the site in Roure. Call the Mairie.
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Tel: 04 93 57 38 02 Fax: 04 93 35 00 50

Observatory Caves: Situated 200 feet below the Exotic Gardens, these prehistoric Observatory Caves are full of stalagmites, stalactites and limestone concretions. At Boulevard du Jardin-Exotique in Monaco.
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Parc Phoenix: 7 hectares of park with birds, fish, flowers and a large greenhouse. Regular exhibitions and workshops organised for children. At 405 Promenade des Anglais opposite Nice airport.
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Parc Thuret: This garden was created in 1857 and is now the Agronimic Research Centre for the study of new species of trees and shrubs. Guided tours can be arranged. Open all year, in Antibes Juan-les-Pins.
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Tel: 04 93 67 88 88 

Princess Grace Rose Garden: Next to the Fontvieille Park, this beautiful garden is full of rose trees. Open every day in Fontvieille, Monaco.
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Serre de la Madone: Exotic landscaped gardens designed by Lawrence Johnston, filled with rare plants from around the world. Guided visits in English available throughout the year by prior reservation. At Rte de Gorbio, Menton.
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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: One can tour the stately rooms of the magnificent Rothschild Belle Epoque villa. The gardens are designed in 7 styles - Spanish, Florentine, Japanese, Provencal, Oriental, Exotic and Classical French. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Tel: 04 93 01 33 09 Fax: 04 93 01 31 10

Villa Grecque Kerylos: Built in 1902 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, this is a reconstruction of a typical ancient Greek villa. The gardens are also a traditional reconstruction. At Impasse Gustave Eiffel, Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
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