In this day and age a new craze for gardens has emerged. Without doubt, the Principality of Monaco and its surroundings harbour real treasures in this domain. Careful not to lose its roots under urban development, the Principality has established a solid policy of garden and park development, with more than 250,000 m2 for a city-state of 195ha, which puts its second in Europe, just after Vienna. Everywhere precious rare species mix in harmony with flowers and plants symbolically simple and fresh.
This «extraordinary garden», bringing together several million species of plants known as «succulents», was opened in 1933 and was boldly planted on the rocky mountainside where it blooms superbly; it has today become the object of worldwide admiration. It is the kingdom of nature’s exuberance, its unusual... »Read more
This «extraordinary garden», bringing together several million species of plants known as «succulents», was opened in 1933 and was boldly planted on the rocky mountainside where it blooms superbly; it has today become the object of worldwide admiration. It is the kingdom of nature’s exuberance, its unusualness and surrealism.
60m below ground, a prehistoric cave reveals its spectacular stalagmites and stalactites formed over millennia!
Opens daily:
- 15th May to 15th September, 9am – 7pm;
- 16th September to 14th May, 9am – 6pm or until night fall
Closed 19th November and 25th December.
Prices (per person):
- Adults: 7 €
- Children aged 6-18 and students: 3.70 €
- Seniors (over 65 years old) : 5,40 €
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Boulevard du Jardin Exotique
Tel. +377 93 15 29 80 - Fax +377 93 15 29 81
E.mail : jardinexotique@mairie.mc
Website : http://www.jardin-exotique.mc/accueil_eng.htm
Visit duration: 1½ hours
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Its majestic entrance is decorated with a spectacular curtain of Bougainvilleas. It is the kingdom of the sacred olive tree. This natural site was probably the place for Sunday meetings and country fetes for our ancestors; it has become an amusement park dedicated to children of all ages...
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Its majestic entrance is decorated with a spectacular curtain of Bougainvilleas.
It is the kingdom of the sacred olive tree. This natural site was probably the place for Sunday meetings and country fetes for our ancestors; it has become an amusement park dedicated to children of all ages...
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La Condamine
Free admission
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Uphill from the casino, the French style garden of lawns and magnificent fountains sits alongside the “Little Africa” garden, with its exuberant species; downhill, the sun filled terraces lead to the “Hexa Grace”, a striking multicoloured work by Vasarely overlooking the sea.
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Uphill from the casino, the French style garden of lawns and magnificent fountains sits alongside the “Little Africa” garden, with its exuberant species; downhill, the sun filled terraces lead to the “Hexa Grace”, a striking multicoloured work by Vasarely overlooking the sea.
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Place du Casino - Monte-Carlo
Free admission
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A stylized replica of the great outdoors, with its mountain, hill, waterfall, beach and brook, this surprising 7000 m2 park is an authentic work of art created by respecting the strictest principles of the Zen concept of compactness.
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A stylized replica of the great outdoors, with its mountain, hill, waterfall, beach and brook, this surprising 7000 m2 park is an authentic work of art created by respecting the strictest principles of the Zen concept of compactness.
An exceptional park at the foot of the city, this eastern garden is touched by a particular atmosphere, harmoniously combining stone, water and vegetation.
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Avenue Princesse-Grace - Monte-Carlo
Free admission, 9am until sunset.
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These gardens where the small paths snake nonchalantly along the ridge hangs on the south-west face of the Rock. It is a thriving environment for the wild Mediterranean flora complemented by a rich display of exotic species. Here and there, the luxury of nature, classic works of art or a clear pool can be... »Read more
These gardens where the small paths snake nonchalantly along the ridge hangs on the south-west face of the Rock.
It is a thriving environment for the wild Mediterranean flora complemented by a rich display of exotic species. Here and there, the luxury of nature, classic works of art or a clear pool can be discovered...
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Monaco-Ville
Free admission
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Constructed on the side of the southern face of the Grimaldi Rock, this garden was founded in 1954 by HSH Prince Rainier III.It houses some two hundred and fifty animals with around fifty different species, whose comfortable living conditions are quite exemplary.
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Constructed on the side of the southern face of the Grimaldi Rock, this garden was founded in 1954 by HSH Prince Rainier III.
It houses some two hundred and fifty animals with around fifty different species, whose comfortable living conditions are quite exemplary.
Open daily (subject to possible modifications):
- October to February, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 5pm
- March to May, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 6pm
- June to September, 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 7pm
Prices (per person):
- Adults: 5 €
- Children aged 8-14 and students: 3 €
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Terrasses de Fontvieille
Tel. +377 93 50 40 30
Fax +377 93 50 81 73
Visit duration: 1½ – 2 hours.
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A small lake bordered by palms and olive trees, laid out over an area of almostfour hectares, presents a charming space full of serenity in the Fontvieille area, where following a footpath, you will discover many contemporary sculptures. The Princess Grace Rose Garden is an area of calm and serenity where... »Read more
A small lake bordered by palms and olive trees, laid out over an area of almostfour hectares, presents a charming space full of serenity in the Fontvieille area, where following a footpath, you will discover many contemporary sculptures.
The Princess Grace Rose Garden is an area of calm and serenity where the scent of some 4,000 roses hangs in the air.
CAUTION :
In the run up to the 30th anniversary of the Princess Grace Rose Garden in Fontvieille, the Department of Urban Amenities (DAU) has started a major project to redesign this floral area, which will be enlarged by around 1,500 m2.
These changes will make it necessary to close the Rose Garden for almost a year.
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Terre-plein de Fontvieille
Free admission, sunrise until sunset.
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