Parc du Mugel, Botanical garden in La Ciotat, France.
The Parc du Mugel spans 12 hectares above the Calanque du Mugel, featuring Mediterranean and tropical plant species across its diverse landscape.
The transformation from private property to public botanical garden resulted in La Ciotat city maintaining and developing the plant collection over several decades.
The garden incorporates fan-shaped arrangements of aromatic plants, reflecting traditional Mediterranean horticultural practices and regional plant cultivation methods.
The park operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM during summer months and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in winter, with dedicated areas for picnics and children.
Located 82 meters above sea level, the garden benefits from a microclimate created by the Cap de l'Aigle massif, enabling the growth of diverse plant species.
Location: La Ciotat
GPS coordinates: 43.16480,5.60540
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
These botanical gardens in France contain rare plant species, historic grounds and Mediterranean landscapes. Collections include the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil in Paris with its 19th century greenhouses, the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier featuring Japanese garden design and the Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret in Antibes with Mediterranean and exotic plants. The Domaine du Rayol presents plants from climate zones around the Mediterranean Sea. The gardens represent different styles and periods. The Campo Santo in Orléans displays medieval monastery gardens while the Jardins de Marqueyssac in Vézac are known for their sculpted boxwood hedges. The Arboretum de Balaine ranks among France's oldest private arboretums. From the Jardins Suspendus de Marqueyssac in the Dordogne to the Parc Phœnix in Nice, these locations offer views into botanical collections and historic garden artistry.
The French Riviera presents high cliffs, coastal paths, and observation platforms. From Cap d'Ail to Saint Tropez, locations like Mont Boron Park, Cap Canaille, and Massif de l'Esterel provide extensive views of the Mediterranean Sea. Gardens, lighthouses, and historical towers offer additional perspectives of the coastal landscape.
Château de Cassis
7.6 km
Figuerolles
757 m
Éden Théâtre
1.4 km
Falaises Soubeyranes
4 km
Bec de l'Aigle
411 m
The Cassidaigne
5.3 km
Location kayak Cassis
7.6 km
Bastide Marin
4.2 km
Musée gallo-romain de Tauroentum
7.4 km
Chapelle des Pénitents bleus de la Ciotat
1.4 km
Hôtel de Grimaldi-Régusse
1.1 km
Cassis Lighthouse
7.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
6.2 km
Église Saint-Michel de Cassis
7.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
211 m
Town hall of Cassis
7.7 km
Église Notre-Dame de La Ciotat
1.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde de La Ciotat
1.1 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Ceyreste
5.8 km
Palais Lumière
2.7 km
Chapelle Sainte-Croix-de-Jérusalem de Cassis
7.9 km
Fontaine, avenue Victor Hugo, Cassis
7.7 km
Villa des Frères Lumière
2.6 km
Port Vieux et Chantiers Navals de La Ciotat
514 m
Vestiges archéologiques de Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer
7.3 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de La Ciotat
1.2 km
Maison du 6 rue Adolphe-Abeille
1.1 km
Enclos de la Madrague
7.4 kmReviews
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