Jardin Exotique de Monaco, Cliffside botanical garden in Monaco.
The terraced garden extends along steep Mediterranean cliffs, displaying extensive collections of succulent plants and cacti from worldwide desert regions.
Prince Albert I commissioned engineer Louis Notari to construct the garden in 1912, leading to the discovery of prehistoric caves during excavation works.
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology within the garden complex presents archaeological findings and human artifacts dating back to ancient settlements.
Guided tours operate twice every Saturday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, requiring advance reservations for exploring both the garden and underground caves.
The construction process revealed an extensive cave network beneath the garden, which contains evidence of early human habitation in the Monaco region.
Location: Jardin Exotique
Inception: 1931
Architects: Louis Notari
Address: 62, Bd du Jardin Exotique 98000 Monaco
Email: jardin-exotique@mairie.mc
Website: https://jardin-exotique.mc
GPS coordinates: 43.73151,7.41378
Latest update: May 13, 2025 02:35
France has a notable horticultural heritage expressed through gardens of various styles spread across the country. This collection includes historical creations like the Renaissance gardens of Villandry, urban parks such as the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon with its 290 acres and four tropical greenhouses, as well as mountain gardens like the Jardin Alpin in Chamonix. Visitors also discover specialized sites, including the Val-de-Marne Rose Garden with 3,300 rose varieties organized by historical periods. These spaces exhibit considerable botanical diversity, from the Mediterranean collections at Domaine du Rayol on the Côte d'Azur to tropical plants at the Serres d'Auteuil in Paris. Some gardens like the Jardin des Plantes in Nantes host more than 10,000 species from different climates, while others focus on specific collections like magnolias and hydrangeas at the Gaston Allard Arboretum in Angers. These sites combine scientific interest, botanical conservation, and the pleasure of strolling, offering visitors the chance to explore the plant richness of the entire world within carefully arranged settings.
The main monuments and cultural sites of the Principality of Monaco, including the 13th-century Prince's Palace, the historic Casino de Monte-Carlo, the Oceanographic Museum and its aquariums, the Roman-Byzantine Cathedral, as well as botanical gardens, museums, and religious buildings. These sites reflect the architectural, cultural, and natural heritage of Monaco, from the marina to green spaces and sports institutions.
Prince's Palace of Monaco
523 m
Cathedral of Our Lady Immaculate
729 m
Monaco Top Cars Collection
275 m
Chemin des Révoires
175 m
La Collection de Voitures de SAS le Prince de Monaco
748 m
Napoleon Museum
512 m
New National Museum of Monaco
144 m
Zoological Garden of Monaco
333 m
Courthouse of Monaco
697 m
Saint Nicholas Church
534 m
Museum of Stamps and Coins
314 m
Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology
56 m
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Monaco
465 m
Monte Carlo View
266 m
Église Saint-Martin de Monaco
328 m
Princess Grace Rose Garden
652 m
Building of the Council of State and Supreme Courts
669 m
La Condamine Market
479 m
New National Museum of Monaco
142 m
Le Simona
317 m
Juan Manuel Fangio Statue
720 m
L'Escorial
388 m
Les Ligures
450 m
Hommage des colonies étrangères au Prince Albert 1er à l'occasion de ses 25 années de règne
603 m
Terrasses de Fontvieille
296 m
Observatory Cave
16 m
Antoinist temple of Monaco
377 m
Fountain with Saint Nicolas
700 mReviews
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