Les Colombières, Historical monument and garden in Menton, France
Located on the French Riviera, Les Colombières combines gardens, sculptures, and architectural elements across multiple terraced levels overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Ferdinand Bac, grandson of King Jerome of Westphalia, designed and built Les Colombières between 1920 and 1927 as his interpretation of Mediterranean living.
The garden integrates Greek mythology through fifteen distinct areas featuring sculptures, mosaics, and frescoes depicting figures like Nausicaa, Orpheus, and Nike.
Guided tours operate on Wednesdays and Fridays from April to October, with groups limited to 15 people and advance reservations required for the 20-euro admission.
The property contains remarkable specimens including thousand-year-old carob trees, century-old olive trees, and rare Strelitzia Augusta plants throughout its grounds.
Location: Menton
Inception: 1924
GPS coordinates: 43.78740,7.51662
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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