The 10 most beautiful gardens in the world
With the arrival of spring, why not take a look at the best places in the world to enjoy nature during this season. Whether French, English or Japanese, each garden has its own character, colours and scents. Here are the 10 most beautiful gardens in the world.
1- Jardin Majorelle (Marrakech)
The Majorelle garden is incredible for its colourful spirit, its vegetation and its history. First created by a French artist who gave it his name, it is best known thanks to Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé, who owned it. It is home to many varieties of plants, including palms, cacti and a bamboo grove. An inspiring and soothing place.
2- Monet's garden at Giverny (France)
When the famous painter Monet arrived in Giverny in Normandy, he decided to completely redo this garden, adding many varieties of flowers and a green bridge...
3- Generalife Gardens in Granada (Spain)
Visit Granada, and what is particularly beautiful to see is the Generalife, a former summer palace of the Nasrids inside which there is a magnificent courtyard. A series of alleys, watchtowers and courtyards where you can stroll in the shade of the arcades and watch the water fountains - it's soothing.
4- Butchart Gardens (Canada)
At the western tip of Canada, in Brentwood Bay, you must visit Butchart Gardens. In March you can visit their indoor garden, in April the first birds return and the flowers appear, then on summer evenings they light up the gardens... it's magnificent.
5- Peterhof Palace Gardens (Russia)
Peterhof Palace was once the residence of Peter the Great. The formal gardens, a huge waterfall and the Samson fountain are decorated with dozens of sculptures and fountains. You can spend hours visiting this garden, between the different sections, the waterfall and the maritime canal.
6- Keukenhof Garden in Lisse (Netherlands)
The Keukenhof garden is located in Lisse, around 40 minutes south-west of Amsterdam. There are excursions that allow you to visit the city of Amsterdam and then the garden. The special feature of the park is that it is only open in spring, and there are more than 800 species of tulip, the emblem of the Netherlands.
7- Ryoan-ji temple gardens in Kyoto (Japan)
The Ryoan-ji monastery in Kyoto is a World Heritage Site, set in lush green surroundings with a lake and a stone garden renowned for its beauty. This Zen and Buddhist garden, typical of Japanese culture, was built at the end of the 15th century and offers a moment of calm during a visit to Kyoto.
8- Gardens of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli (Italy)
The Villa d'Este in Tivoli is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its architecture and gardens make it a spectacular place covering more than 4 hectares. It's a very romantic place, reminiscent of the Renaissance and Italian splendour.
9- Las Pozas Gardens in Xilitla (Mexico)
The Las Pozas garden is the work of British artist Edward James, who created this sculpture park in the 1960s in Xilitla, Mexico. Covering more than 30 hectares, it features surreal sculptures, bridges and tropical vegetation. The walk through this garden is incredible and takes just a few hours to see everything.
10- Singapore Botanic Garden
The Singapore Botanic Garden covers more than 60 hectares in the north-west of the city. It is divided into several zones: orchids, ginger trees, the Tanglin Gate, the jungle, the evolution garden, etc. There is also a lake and a bandstand. It's easy to get to the garden, which is open from early morning until late at night, and it's free (except for the orchid section).