The botanical gardens of the French Riviera

Our journey of the botanical gardens of the French Riviera begins in Menton, with a visit to the Val Rahmeh garden.
This vast botanical garden, which houses an exceptional collection of exotic plants, was created in 1905 by Lord Radcliffe and today serves as an observatory over the Mediterranean for the French National Museum of Natural History.

Continuing on to Cap Martin you have the opportunity to walk along one of the most picturesque and unspoiled stretches of the Côte d’Azur: a path that unravels along the coast to the Principality of Monaco.

Once we arrive, we can visit the Exotic Garden of Monte Carlo: beautifully laid out along a rocky ledge overlooking the sea. A breathtaking panorama! Here the exceptional climate allows thousands of cacti and other succulents to thrive, reaching gigantic sizes comparable to those in their native countries.

Èze is a medieval village, located between Nice and Monaco, also known as “the eagle’s nest.” The town has a strong importance for the Côte d’Azur’s perfumery know-how, in fact it is home to perfume and cosmetics factories.
The Exotic Botanical Garden houses an impressive collection of cacti, succulents and other rare species that live surrounding the remains of an ancient castle. All on top of a hill at an altitude of 400 m with a cliff overlooking the sea. A breathtaking view!