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Jardin botanique de la Villa Thuret

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One of the Most Reviewed Gardens in Antibes


Address

90 Chem. Gustave Raymond, 06160 Antibes, France

Website

www6.sophia.inrae.fr

Contact

+33 4 92 38 64 70

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (453 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 D Z. 3 years ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Although most of the plants may not look spectacular to neophytes (like me) this small botanical garden is like a diamond in the rough, hidden in the Cap d'Antibes. It's perfect for a 30 minute meditative stroll. Entrance is free - use access on the chemin Gustave Raymond, as the main gates are locked on the Boulevard du Cap (next to the bus stop).
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sorin P. 1 year ago on Google • 358 reviews
    You will see exotic plants and trees that you won't see anywhere else in this region. However, the garden doesn't seem very well taken care of. A little bit of attention from the mayor would be needed for its good preservation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jalil M. 11 months ago on Google • 442 reviews
    Wonderful place, a lot to see & enjoy. Thank God, weather was fair. Too bad plant & tree names are only provided in latin, leaving us to guess common names... Public place, normally goes with public restrooms.... think about it!... 😉

  • 3/5 JLS 5 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Lovely little garden with lots of interesting plants and trees. Well worth walking around if you have a car and 30-45 minutes spare and it’s free to enter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivan P. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Great microcosm of al sort of plants, with a stunning canope. Amazing escape on the Cap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter S. 7 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    The botanic garden at Villa Thuret displays a number of huge trees and palm trees, like huge Eucalyptus (called ghost tree due to the white bark), giant cypresses and som of the largest palm trees. The garden was created by the botanics Gustave Thuret who introduced the palm trees to Cotes D’Azure by climate adaptations starting in the 1850th. Now run by the university, and it is free to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sileny K. 9 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    Quiet place in Antibes, many interesting trees and history of domestication of subtropical plants. You walk through a garden full of beautiful trees, but it has three weak points - the labels are very austere, there is no drinking fountain and there are many mosquitoes, at any stop you become fast food for these cuddly pets.

  • 5/5 Scott T. 2 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    A very nice botanical garden, well worth a visit. Good palm, tree and shrub collection with some impressive specimens! Interesting information via the signage situated within.

  • 5/5 Nils B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a wonderful place to spend some time and it's extremely interesting to see all these rare and stunning species. It was a little hard to find the entrance.

  • 5/5 Yair Bar Z. 4 years ago on Google
    This beautiful botanical garden is located in the territories of Villa Thuret and was created in 1857 by Gustav Thuret, who was a renowned botanist in the field of algae. Today, you will find close to 2,500 trees and shrubs in the Botanical Garden, including 1,600 exotic species from the Mediterranean region and hot-weather countries such as South Africa, California, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. You can end your third day here with a pleasant walk along the garden paths. Admission is free. Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays from 8:30 to 17:30. How long should you visit? Between one and two hours.

  • 4/5 Stephen A. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasant walk in a wooded estate with tree's and plants from all over the world.

  • 5/5 Gábor M. 11 months ago on Google
    Jolie!

  • 5/5 Michael L. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Beautiful garden with many remarkable trees. The labelling identifies nearly all the trees and shrubs which was much appreciated. Very interesting and I really reccomend it.

  • 5/5 mariealice t. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Wonderful place, very enjoyable experience


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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