An
Eden for a variety of "succulent" plants landscaped onto a
rock face, the garden offers a splendid panoramic view of the
Principality of Monaco, as well as of the French and Italian
Rivieras.
This public garden, which spreads across a total surface of
11,500 square meters and was inaugurated by Prince Louis II,
is the result of a collection of succulent plants started back
in 1895, of colossal landscaping work and of an exceptional
microclimate.
Paths and bridges allow
visitors to stroll around amazing plants of enormous size. The
2400 hours of yearly sunshine produce flowers of varied colors
and shapes, all throughout the year. Cacti blossom from spring
to summer, and are then followed by the Euphorbia in autumn.
In winter, the variegated blossoming of red and yellow Aloes
completes the show.