Fontana Rosa

Fontana Rosa is a literary garden in Menton featuring ceramic-decorated structures, fountains, and pergolas arranged throughout the grounds. The one-hectare property includes Mediterranean plant collections displayed across distinct garden sections that guide visitors through the space.

Spanish writer Vicente Blasco Ibáñez founded this place in 1922 as a personal retreat. He worked on his literary creations here until his death in 1928, making it a working space for his novels.

The garden celebrates famous writers through decorative tiles and sculptures placed throughout the grounds. These artistic touches create a space where visitors can experience the connection between literature and nature in a personal way.

The grounds are best explored with guided tours available on certain days. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the garden spreads across multiple levels and winding paths.

A small screening room inside the garden building once showed film adaptations of the founder's works. This detail reveals how the space connected classic literature with early cinema in a single place.

Location: Menton

Address: 6, avenue Blasco-Ibanez

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: December 6, 2025 17:44