Monaco’s Jardin Exotique Blooms Again

JAMESON FARN10 March, 20261 Mins read363

The Jardin Exotique de Monaco will officially reopen on Monday, March 30, ending a long closure for extensive structural repairs and renovations.

After years hidden behind scaffolding and safety barriers, one of Monaco’s most beloved landmarks is finally ready to welcome visitors once more.

The gardens will be open daily from 9 am to 6 pm., restoring public access to a site that has long been part of Monaco’s cultural identity. A day earlier, on Sunday, March 29, the principality will host a special preview opening reserved for Monegasque citizens and residents, who can enter free of charge with proof of identity or a residence permit.

Clinging dramatically to the cliffs on the western edge of the tiny Mediterranean state of Monaco, the Jardin Exotique is famous for its extraordinary collection of succulents and cacti gathered from arid regions across the world. From its terraces, visitors enjoy sweeping views over the principality and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean below.

The garden’s history stretches back more than a century. It was officially opened in 1933 under the reign of Prince Louis II of Monaco, after years of work to transform the steep rocky hillside into a botanical showcase. The project was championed by botanist Auguste Chevalier and landscape architect Louis Notari, who helped establish what would become one of the most celebrated succulent gardens in the world.

Over the decades, the garden grew into a living museum of desert flora, housing thousands of species—from towering Mexican cacti to rare African succulents—carefully adapted to thrive on the sun-drenched cliffs above the city.

For residents and visitors alike, the reopening marks the return of a spectacular green refuge above the dense urban skyline, proof that even in the smallest of countries, nature can still take centre stage.

VENUE DETAILS

Jardin Exotique de Monaco
62, boulevard du Jardin Exotique
98000 Monaco

Tel: +377 93 15 29 80
Web: https://www.jardin-exotique.mc/

PHOTO CREDITS

All photos © RIVIERA BUZZ, all rights reserved

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JAMESON FARN

Jameson Farn is the owner of Experience The French Riviera, a luxury real estate agency in France, and has been writing articles for European and North American online magazines for over 14 years. Alongside his professional endeavours, he is passionate about the LGBTQ+ community, with a special focus on Gay French Riviera, offering invaluable insights for residents and visitors exploring this breathtaking region.