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 An open-air museum for plant life |
78 Corniche Fleurie Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6200 France +33 4 9229 4180 http://www.nice.fr/mairie_nice... |
Nice's botanical garden really couldn't be anywhere else but on the aptly named Corniche-Fleurie, meaning 'Flowered Balcony'. Literally a museum out in the great wide open, spread over three hectares, this garden grows an impressive quantity of different Mediterranean floral species. Remarkably well kept throughout, it's somewhat of a surprise that so few Niçois actually come to visit. A car-park is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vast hothouse home to rare plants and butterflies |
405 Promenade des Anglais Face Aeroport Nice Cote d'azur Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 6200 France +33 4 9229 7700 http://www.nice.fr/mairie_nice... |
Re-discover nature's kaleidoscope at the seven hectare (17 acre) Parc Phoenix. It is home to one of the largest glass-houses in the world, the Diamond Vert ("green diamond"), where the rarest species of plants bloom and thrive in their native climates. Step back in time and discover some of the earliest types of plant life on the Ile des Temps Révolus (Island that Time Forgot), set in the middle of an artificial lake. Ethnographic artifacts are treasured at the park's Musee Departmental des Artes Asiatiques. This nature lover's paradise is suitable for all ages and makes the perfect getaway for both educational visits and fun days out for children. The vast animal collections, intriguing plants and exotic flowers will leave you spellbound by nature's beauty and abundance. Themed exhibitions and educational activities organized throughout the year. Admission: EUR2, children under 12 free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Brice DEKANY |
 Photo: Julien Falissard |
 Photo: Edwin Collingridge |