Menton - Carnolès Palace Gardens

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This former summer residence of Monaco princes houses the city’s art museum, with paintings from the 13th century to the present day.

Guided tour of the citrus garden every Thursday from December to March.

Guided tour of the palace and citrus garden on the 2nd Thursday of the month

Palais Carnolès has one of Menton’s exceptional gardens

Publication date : 1 July 2010
Last update : 2 August 2011 at 15:06

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