The garden around the villa is an invitation to exoticism. Reputed to be the most temperate in France, it houses a large collection of palm trees, a Dracaena Drago and a collection of Cycadaceae. At the foot of the cliffs of the Italian border
Close to the Italian border, the Villa Maria Serena was built in 1886 on the plans of Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris Opera, for the Foucher de Careil family, related to Ferdinand de Lesseps.
Built on the outskirts of the city, in a district called Little Africa, the garden of one and a half hectares is reputed to be the most temperate in France. It offers a large collection of palm trees, cycas and tropical plants, a veritable open-air greenhouse.
Services
Parking nearby
Set down on-site for groups
Guided tours
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Rates
Prices not available.
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Prices depend on the tours offered by ASJM.
Payment methods
Check
Bank/credit card
Cash
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
20 Maximum number of people
Openings
From 2 January 2026 until 31 December 2026
From 2 January 2026 until 31 December 2026
Tuesday
10:00 - 11:30
Thursday
10:00 - 11:30
Saturday
10:00 - 11:30
Opening according to program.
The garden is only accessible with a guided tour.