Fontana Rosa, Literary garden in Menton, France
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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