Being the epitome of elegance in almost every aspect of its existence, it stands to reason that the Cote d’Azur is home to some remarkably elegant gardens.

With such a rich source of some of the most stunning gardens in France, visitors to the French Riviera are literally spoilt for choice about what public garden to head to for a florally inspirational day out.

If you are fortunate to have thoughts such as these occupying your mind then Facconable will help you reach the road of decisiveness with three of the most magnificent jardins to be found on this stunning stretch of Mediterranean coastline.

Jardin a la Francais, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Conceptually shaped to represent a ship, there could not be a more fitting location, with the azure waters of the Mediterranean lapping on either side, for the garden of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

Combining an eclectic mix of garden styles from around the globe, including Florentine, Spanish and Japanese, the Jardin a la Francais provides a fabulous range of flora species, international elegances and ingenious orchard formations, all of which appealed to Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild who conceived the whole design and project.

Jardin Exotique de Monaco

You do not need to be able to understand French to come to the conclusion that the Jardin Exotique de Monaco is exotic. This vast and varied garden offers a huge range of exotic succulents. Situated in the glamorous city of Monaco, this awe-inspiring garden provides an extensive combination of beauty, elegance and exoticness, an amalgamation that can be found in many areas of Monacan landscape and culture.

Entrance to the Observatory caves and Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is provided via the Jardin Exotique de Monaco, all of which offer a truly remarkable day out.

Chateau de Gourdon, Gourdon

When a garden can only be visited with an appointment, you know that it has to be something special. Surrounding the magnificent classic French Chateau de Gourdon, the garden here is made up primarily of boxwood and yew trees.

The chateau and its extraordinary garden is situated in the ancient hillside village of Gourdon, which, with its rocky spurs overhanging the Loup River and the Gorges du Loup, certainly warrants a visit.

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