Jardin Exotique - Monte Carlo, Monaco   Return to the index page

Established in 1933 this garden features cactus and succulents in a garden built on a steep hillside 1300 feet above the Mediterranean below.  With more than 400 species, spectacular views of Monte Carlo and the Mediterranean this is a real treasure even if cactus and succulents aren't your favorites.

 

Abormeikella brevifolia

Agave stricta

Bougainvillea glabra - flowers

Bougainvillea glabra

Chorisia insignans

View of the City

View of the City

View of the City

Espostoa guentheri

Espostoa guentheri

View of the garden.

View of the garden.

View of the garden.

Opuntia microdasys 'Albispina'

Opuntia microdasys 'Albispina'

Opuntia monacantha 'Variegata'

Polaskia chichipe 'Cristata'

View of Monte Carlo from the garden