Le Clos du Peyronnet, Private garden in Garavan district, Menton, France.
The garden extends across five connected terraces featuring a water staircase that leads the eye toward the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.
The Waterfield family acquired the property in 1912, transforming the existing olive grove into an ornamental garden throughout three generations.
The garden contains the South African National Bulb Collection, with more than 300 species collected and maintained by William Waterfield.
Garden visits require advance reservations through the Heritage Department, with entry fees of 20 euros for adults and 14 euros for children.
The garden's innovative design incorporates a sequence of reflecting pools that create an optical illusion, making the Mediterranean Sea appear as the final pool.
Location: Menton
Address: 13, avenue Aristide-Briand
GPS coordinates: 43.78554,7.52322
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:40
These botanical gardens in France contain rare plant species, historic grounds and Mediterranean landscapes. Collections include the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil in Paris with its 19th century greenhouses, the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier featuring Japanese garden design and the Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret in Antibes with Mediterranean and exotic plants. The Domaine du Rayol presents plants from climate zones around the Mediterranean Sea. The gardens represent different styles and periods. The Campo Santo in Orléans displays medieval monastery gardens while the Jardins de Marqueyssac in Vézac are known for their sculpted boxwood hedges. The Arboretum de Balaine ranks among France's oldest private arboretums. From the Jardins Suspendus de Marqueyssac in the Dordogne to the Parc Phœnix in Nice, these locations offer views into botanical collections and historic garden artistry.
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