Princess Grace Rose Garden, Fontvieille Travel Guide

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A fragrant sanctuary in Monaco, the Princess Grace Rose Garden showcases thousands of roses in a serene and picturesque setting.

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Princess Grace Rose Garden

The Princess Grace Rose Garden in Monaco is a serene and fragrant memorial to Princess Grace Kelly, featuring thousands of roses in a variety of colors and species. It's a tranquil escape within the bustling city, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere.

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Av. des Papalins, Monaco, 98000, MC
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Visit in May for the best bloom and fragrance.
Take advantage of the interactive terminals and QR codes to learn about the different rose varieties.
Explore the adjacent Fontvieille Park, which features a lake, sculptures, and olive trees.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Fontvieille commercial center, walk along Avenue Albert II towards the sea. Turn right onto Avenue des Papalins. The entrance to the Princess Grace Rose Garden will be on your left within Fontvieille Park. The walk is approximately 5-10 minutes. Admission is free.
Public Transport

Take bus line 6 and get off at the 'Roseraie' stop. The Princess Grace Rose Garden is directly accessible from the bus stop. A single ticket costs €1.50 if purchased in advance or via the Monapass app, or €2 if purchased from the driver.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout Monaco. A short taxi ride from Monte Carlo to the Princess Grace Rose Garden typically takes 3 minutes and costs approximately €13-€17. From the Prince's Palace, a taxi ride is even shorter, costing around €8-€11.

Discover more about Princess Grace Rose Garden

The Princess Grace Rose Garden, or *Roseraie Princesse Grace*, is a beautiful and fragrant garden in the Fontvieille Park of Monaco. Created in 1984 by Prince Rainier III as a tribute to his late wife, Princess Grace Kelly, the garden has become a symbol of love and remembrance.Designed in the style of an English garden, it maintains a Mediterranean character with its hundred-year-old olive trees. The garden was expanded in 2000 and again in 2014 to mark its thirtieth anniversary. Today, the 5,000 m2 garden contains more than 315 varieties of roses, with a total of 6,000 rose bushes arranged according to themes. These themes include roses of the Grimaldi Royal Family, roses selected for their beauty and fragrance, roses that represent the history of Princes and Princesses, botanical and collector roses, landscaping shrub roses, and climbing roses.A bronze statue of Princess Grace, created by sculptor Kees Verkade in 1983, watches over the garden. Visitors can explore the garden using interactive terminals and QR codes to learn about each rose variety. The garden is maintained using environmentally friendly methods and has been awarded EVE “ecogarden” certification. The Fontvieille Park surrounding the rose garden includes a lake, olive trees, and a sculpture trail.