Guided Tours
Develop a deep connection to this exceptional place with the help of an expert guide.
Classified as a historic monument and remarkable garden, Serre de la Madone is at its most captivating in the company of an expert guide.
A self-guided tour of the garden is lovely, but its full richness, history, and poetry are fully revealed by our professional guides.
Why a guided tour is a great idea
Whether you’re an amateur gardener, a botany enthusiast, or just a regular nature lover, this 90-minute guided exploration will tune your senses.
As you pass along winding pathways, hidden terraces, and lovingly conceived botanical landscapes, your accredited guide will share:
- things your surely wouldn’t know about the garden’s visionary creator Lawrence Johnston
- keys to understanding the garden’s flora, magical scents, and centenary trees
- a full understanding of the garden’s esteemed landscape architecture, inspired by the grand gardens of Europe
- Surpising botanical tales, gardening tips, perhaps even a few secrets!
Immersive, entrancing, and engrossing
Accompanied by your expert guide, you’ll realize you’re not just discovering a landmark, you’re delving into the intimate spaces imagined by Lawrence Johnston like the hidden harmonies of each pathway, each blossom, each charming pool.
You’ll also be encouraged to observe, to sense, to question… and let the magic of the place envelop you.
You’ll feel your imagination taking over, almost being able to hear dogs barking on distant paths, as they did in Johnston’s day.
Useful information
When
Every Tuesday and Thursday (except during November/December 2025 closing)
Where
You’ll meet your licensed guide at the welcome desk of the main garden entry
Schedule
Tours start at 3:00pm and last approximately 90 minutes
Pricing
Rates shown below include garden entry fee
- Adults: 15€
- Children 6 to 18: 11€
- Children under 6: free
Reservations
You must reserve your guided tour in advance:
- Book and pay online via this link
- Book by phone, pay on arrival: +33 7 49 18 29 16
- Book by email, pay on arrival: jardinsexception@ville-menton.fr
Reserve your guided tour today
and discover the richness of this rare jewel of a garden, welcoming and very much alive!
Private guided tours for school groups, associations, or tour operators can be booked any day of the week by contacting jardinsdexception@ville-menton or by calling +33 7 49 18 29 16.