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The gardens in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur are a real treasure for lovers of nature and beauty, offering a great diversity of landscapes and plants, as well as a glimpse of the cultural and historical wealth of the region. Gardens with a view of the sea, exotic gardens, remarkable gardens or even gardens of perfumed flowers, you will not be disappointed by what the PACA region has to offer.
EXOTIC GARDEN OF EZE
The Exotic Garden of Eze is a botanical garden located on the French Riviera, in the town of Eze, between Nice and Monaco. It was created in 1949 and covers an area of about 1 hectare. It is famous for its collection of cacti and succulents from around the world.
It is built on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, at an altitude of 429 meters. The garden offers spectacular panoramic views of the coast and the sea, as well as a microclimate particularly favorable to the growth of exotic plants.
It is organized into different thematic areas, each one highlighting a different plant species. There is a collection of cacti and succulents, a Mediterranean garden with plants typical of the region, a garden of aromatic and medicinal plants, and a garden of citrus and olive trees.
The Jardin Exotique d'Eze is also known for its medieval tower, which dates back to the 14th century. This tower is now used as a belvedere, offering a 360 degree panoramic view of the French Riviera.
In addition to self-guided tours, it also offers guided tours, gardening workshops, lectures and temporary exhibitions. The garden also has a souvenir store offering books, handicrafts and local products.
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lE dOMAINE DU rAYOL
Domaine du Rayol is a botanical garden located on the Mediterranean coast, near Le Lavandou, in the Var. Created in 1989, it covers more than 20 hectares and is classified as a "remarkable garden".
Domaine du Rayol is a real showcase of biodiversity, home to a wide variety of Mediterranean, subtropical and tropical plants from all five continents. The garden is divided into several thematic areas, each representing a different region or type of vegetation. These include a cork oak forest, a palm grove, a Mediterranean garden, a Canary garden and a West Indian garden.
It is designed to be a place of discovery and learning about nature, offering visitors the opportunity to admire the beauty of the Mediterranean flora, to understand the importance of preserving biodiversity and to learn about the various issues related to the environment.
In addition to self-guided tours, Domaine du Rayol also offers guided tours, gardening workshops and special events throughout the year, such as conferences and exhibitions. The estate also houses a restaurant with a panoramic view of the sea, as well as a souvenir store offering books, plants and local products.
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The Napoule Castle Garden
The Garden of the castle of La Napoule is a botanical garden located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. The castle, which houses the garden, was built in 1927 by the American artist Henry Clews and his wife, Marie Clews.
The garden of the castle of La Napoule covers more than 4 hectares and is organized into several thematic areas, each with a different atmosphere and vegetation. There is an exotic garden, a rose garden, a Mediterranean garden, an orchard and a vegetable garden.
The exotic garden is particularly noteworthy, with its collection of palms, cacti and succulents from various parts of the world. There is also a wide variety of fruit and citrus trees, as well as Mediterranean plants such as olive trees, cypresses and lavender.
The Napoule Castle Garden is also known for its sculptures and art installations scattered throughout the garden, creating a unique and poetic atmosphere. These include a large bronze sculpture of a dragon, as well as a plant labyrinth that offers a panoramic view of the bay of Cannes.
The garden is open year-round and offers guided tours, gardening workshops and special events such as art exhibitions and outdoor concerts. The castle also houses a contemporary art museum and a gift store selling books, art and local products.
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Garden of the castle of Val Joanis
The Garden of the castle of Val Joanis is a botanical garden located in Pertuis, in the department of Vaucluse in Provence. It covers about 4 hectares and is located in the heart of an 18th century vineyard.
The garden of Val Joanis is organized around the castle, which was built in the 17th century, and offers a variety of thematic gardens, fountains, ponds and sculptures. It is famous for its cypress avenues, rose and lavender gardens, and clipped hedges.
The garden was designed in the traditional Provencal style, with olive trees, cypresses and fruit trees such as apricot, almond and fig trees. It also features a wide variety of Mediterranean plants, including aromatic plants such as rosemary, thyme and laurel.
The garden of Val Joanis is open year-round and offers guided tours, gardening workshops, wine tastings and special events, such as outdoor concerts and art exhibitions. Val Joanis Castle also produces quality wine, and visitors can taste and purchase bottles of wine on site.
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Ephrussi de Rothschild GARDENS
The Ephrussi de Rothschild Gardens are remarkable gardens located on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula. The gardens are situated around a magnificent villa built by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, a wealthy heiress of the Rothschild family, in the early 20th century.
The gardens are organized into several sections, each with its own theme and style. These include a French garden, a Spanish garden, a Florentine garden, an exotic garden, a rose garden, and a Provençal garden.
The French garden is the largest and most impressive of the Ephrussi de Rothschild Gardens, with its flower beds, fountains, pools, and statues. The Spanish garden is a tribute to Spanish architecture and culture, with its central courtyard surrounded by columns and carved wooden doors. The Florentine garden is inspired by the Italian Renaissance, with marble sculptures, shrubs trimmed into sphere shapes, and pathways lined with cypress trees. The exotic garden is a lush garden with palm trees, banana trees, and tropical plants. The rose garden is a paradise for rose lovers, with over 600 varieties of roses and a large central pool surrounded by climbing roses. The Provençal garden is a typical garden of the region, with aromatic plants, lavender, and olive trees.
In addition to the gardens, visitors can explore the villa itself, with its impressive collection of art and furniture, as well as spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.
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