Monaco's Exotic Garden Officially Reopens After Six-Year Restoration
The Exotic Garden welcomed visitors back with a royal ceremony following extensive renovation work that transformed the botanical landmark.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene joined Princess Caroline of Hanover and Mayor Georges Marsan for the ceremonial reopening of one of Monaco's most treasured attractions. The botanical paradise had been closed to the public since 2018 while undergoing comprehensive restoration work.
The six-year renovation project has breathed new life into this heritage site, which houses one of the world's most impressive collections of succulent plants. Perched dramatically on Monaco's clifftops, the garden offers spectacular views over the Mediterranean alongside its renowned botanical displays.
Members of the Municipal Council attended the ceremony, marking the return of a site that has captivated visitors for nearly a century. The garden's unique location and microclimate allow rare desert plants to thrive just metres from the sea, creating an extraordinary natural spectacle.
The reopening represents a significant milestone for Monaco's cultural and tourist landscape, restoring access to both the exotic plant collections and the famous prehistoric caves that lie beneath the garden.