Exotic Garden - Val Rameh
Established in 1905 by Lord Radcliff and then in 1957 it became the English garden of Miss Campbell who decided to place the garden in the hands of the Natural History Museum in Paris in 1966.
The garden is close to the seafront of Menton and is absolutely beautiful.
Tropical plants and fruits abound and the garden is arranged with interesting pathways, and plants set in climatic zones; mediterranean, sub tropical, tropical fruits and bamboos.
The spectacular circular pond with giant water lilies is worth the trip in its own right.
The garden is larger than the Clos-du-Peyronnet - but could be visited on the same day as the gardens compliment each other and are in the same part of Menton.
This garden is certainly worth the trip.
Menton’s Jardin Exotique Val Rameh
20/04/2008
A garden that celebrates Menton’s special climate and which is cared for by The Natural History Museum of Paris.
•There is a charge for entry to the garden
•The garden closes for lunch - so if you hear a bell you are being asked to leave !
•There is no car park for the garden but it is easily walkable from the seafront
•Visit in the morning if you can as it catches the light better.
Key facts & map
Artist: John Dyer
Painting: “Sunlight and Life at the Jardin Exotique Val Rameh”
Size: 10 x 12 inches
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Courtesy of Gallery Monaco
