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Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh - MentonvsSerre de la Madone
Both are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Jardin Botanique et Exotique Val Rahmeh ranks marginally higher than Serre de la Madone. Jardin Botanique et Exotique Val Rahmeh scores 82 with approval from 2 publications such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide.
Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh - Menton
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Avenue Saint Jacques, 06500 Menton
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Fodor's "Green-thumbers will want to visit Menton’s Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden—especially in the fall when the Hibiscus and Brugmansias are in bloom." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This terraced garden contains over 700 plant species from Australia, Asia and America, including citrus fruit trees, passionflowers, guavas and avocados." Full review
Serre de la Madone Fodor's Michelin Guide
The Guardian
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
74 route de Gorbio, 06500 Menton
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Fodor's "While most of his creeping plumbago, pink belladona, and night-flowering cacti are now gone, his garden has been reopened by the municipality." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A soothing and refreshing atmosphere reigns in this botanical garden. There is a series of small and varied terraced gardens, reorganised according to their original habitat. " Full review
The Guardian "Major Lawrence Johnston filled his seven-hectare estate with tropical plants, parrots and wading ibises, all brought back from his travels. Visitors can wander among the magnolias, yuccas "
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Frommer's "A garden so enchanting that it’s protected as a French National Monument...fountains and pergolas are shaded by strawberry trees and umbrella pines." Full review
Lonely Planet "Beautiful if slightly unkempt, this garden was designed by American botanist Lawrence Johnston. He planted dozens of rare plants picked up from his travels around the world." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This garden was designed by American botanist Lawrence Johnston. He planted dozens of rare plants picked up from his travels around the world. " Full review
