Fontana Rosa, Literary garden in Menton, France
The garden spans one hectare, featuring ceramic-adorned structures, fountains, and pergolas arranged in distinct sections with Mediterranean plant collections.
Spanish writer Vicente Blasco Ibanez established Fontana Rosa in 1922, creating a personal retreat where he wrote novels until his death in 1928.
Bronze busts of literary figures including Cervantes, Dickens, and Balzac decorate the entrance, while ceramic tiles display illustrations from Don Quixote.
The garden operates guided tours on Mondays and Fridays at 10 AM, with entrance fees of 6 euros for adults and free admission for students.
A specialized screening room within the garden structure allowed visitors to watch film adaptations of Blasco Ibanez's literary works.
Location: Menton
Address: 6, avenue Blasco-Ibanez 06500 Menton
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-12:00; Friday 10:00-12:00
Phone: +33489815270
Website: https://menton.fr/Jardin-Fontana-Rosa.html
GPS coordinates: 43.78556,7.51361
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
Menton occupies a notable position on the French Riviera, a few kilometers from the Italian border, where the Maritime Alps descend into the Mediterranean Sea. This unique geographical location has shaped a town with a dual character, where French and Italian architectural influences blend naturally. Visitors can explore botanical gardens like Val Rahmeh and Serre de la Madone, religious sites such as the Basilica of Saint Michael Archangel and the Chapel of the White Penitents, as well as museums dedicated to art and local history. The waterfront is organized around the Menton Garavan Port, beaches, and the Promenade du Soleil which runs along the coast. Cultural heritage can be found particularly at the Jean Cocteau Museum Collection Séverin Wunderman, housed in a modern building by the water, and at the Palais Carnolès, a former summer residence of Monaco’s princes transformed into an art museum. The Halles Market offers regional products and local specialties each morning, while the Old Castle Cemetery perched on the heights provides an expansive view of the bay and reflects the city’s history through its 19th-century funerary monuments.
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