Bona Ventura

Jardin Exotique · Monaco

Jardin Exotique and Observatory Cave

Jardin Exotique de Monaco

ParkLocal favouriteMust-see

The cliffside cactus and succulent garden reopened on 29 March 2026 after six years of works, with new paths, a snack bar and the prehistoric Observatory Cave below, kept at about 18 C all year. Residents missed it for years; most day-trippers never climb this high.

Address
62 Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, 98000 Monaco
Hours
Daily 9:00-19:00 May-Sep; 9:00-18:00 Feb-Apr and Oct; 9:00-17:00 Nov-Jan. Closed Grand Prix days, 19 Nov, 25 Dec.
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 2 h
Price
Adult EUR 12, child 4-17/student EUR 6, 65+ EUR 9; with cave or botanical centre EUR 15-18 (2026)
Price level
€€

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Cave tours leave hourly from 10:00 and take about 45 minutes; wear proper shoes.
  • Bus 2 ends here; the view back over the port and the Rock is the best in Monaco.
  • Allow about two hours including the cave.

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