Serre de la Madone

Serre de la Madone is an exceptional historic garden located in the hills near Menton, France. Created by British designer Lawrence Johnston between 1924 and 1939, it impresses with a terraced layout that divides the 15-acre property into 'rooms' using hedges and terraces.

The garden is home to three remarkable plant collections: Proteaceae famous for their beautiful flowers, Araliaceae with their impressive Tetrapanax, and Pittosporaceae characterized by their intoxicating scents. A walk among rare specimens from around the world takes about 1.5 hours and is a true feast for horticulture and nature lovers.