Val Rahmeh-Menton Botanical Garden — Attraction in Nice

The Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh is a beautiful botanical garden located in Menton, France. Established in the early 20th century, the garden spans approximately 1.5 hectares and is renowned for its diverse collection of plants from various regions of the world, particularly those that thrive in Mediterranean climates.

Designed by the botanist and horticulturist Lord William D. A. Broughton, the garden features over 1,000 species of plants, including a wide variety of tropical and subtropical species. Visitors can explore themed areas such as the palm garden, succulent garden, and exotic plant sections, showcasing the garden's rich biodiversity.

One of the highlights of the Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh is its stunning layout, which includes winding paths, fountains, and serene seating areas that allow visitors to relax and enjoy the natural beauty. The garden is meticulously maintained, providing a tranquil escape for both locals and tourists.

In addition to its impressive plant collection, the garden also hosts educational programs, workshops, and guided tours, making it a valuable resource for those interested in botany and horticulture. The Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh is a perfect destination for nature lovers, families, and anyone looking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the plant kingdom while enjoying the stunning views of Menton and the...

On a week's holiday to Menton I decided to visit this garden. From the town centre it is about a half mile walk along the promenade and a left turn by the Hotel Napolean. A short climb up the hill takes you to the gardens. Entrance is by ticket and, from memory, about 6 Euros. My wife and I spent 2 and a half hours following a well signed trail through wonderful exotic plants. Information about the flora is posted at all the key locations, and a leaflet offered at the reception explains why the garden was inaugurated. There are close to 1,700 species of flowers, bushes, and trees to admire. This includes a magnificent display of giant water Lilies. It was very well worth the effort to visit this garden (we walked there but you can also drive of course). If you have any interest in exotic plants then I strongly recommend that you take some time out to visit this...

Not a large garden but still a nice and peaceful place to sit and soak in nature. A whole walk could take around 30mins if you follow the numbered stops. Visited on a Thursday after lunch and there were only 3-4 other visitors.

A part of the main building was under renovation on 11 May. I don’t know when it will be completed but I think it’s best to visit when the reno is done so that you can admire the buildings in full.

Ticket purchase was very easy as the friendly staff was able to speak english and there are English maps as well.

It was very nice to see the mandarin and lemon trees. I also liked the cotton tree that is beside the lily pond and the different varieties on bamboos.

Overall the garden is a nice pit stop if you have time to kill and there are nice lil photo areas, but the garden is also quite an elevated uphill climb of...