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Serre de la Madone
Lawrence Johnston’s Serre de la Madone spreads across a Menton hillside, arranging rare plants, shaded paths and terraces as a sequence of distinct garden spaces.
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Follow the garden’s progression rather than aiming for one formal vista. Lawrence Johnston’s hillside arrangement reveals a different planting space at each turn, with rare plants and shaded paths giving the terraces their own character. The pleasure is in seeing how the spaces unfold as a sequence, making this a garden visit that rewards observation throughout the walk.
What to look for
Rare plant collections
Hillside terraces
Useful to know
Check current opening before leaving central Menton
Allow for slopes and steps.
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Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Outdoor visit · 50–90 min
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