Monaco Puts on the Green

A stroll through Monaco’s mosaic of greenery, from the Princess Grace Rose Garden and the Jardin Exotique to the zen oasis of the Japanese Garden

In Monaco Puts on the Green, readers are taken on a guided tour of green-clad Monaco, with 20% of its surface area covered in public and private green spaces. Walk from one tree to another on the monolith that is the Rock of Monaco, at the foot of which exists a thousand-year-old grotto. Explore the lush Parc Paysager de Fontvieille, whose rose garden is home to 450 varieties from all over the world. Or discover the private gardens of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco and Roc Agel, whose stunning nature is rarely seen by the public. With support from Prince Albert II, Monaco is committed to the fight against deforestation and to protecting biodiversity. This book chronicles the history and evolution of the principality’s plants, with full-color photographs highlighting the green spaces’ style, beauty, and artistry.

Photographer Jean-Baptiste Leroux immortalizes the history of the Principality of Monaco and its gardens. His work, which was displayed for several years at the Réunion des Musées Nationaux, has appeared in numerous publications and advertisements for prestigious brands. Mic Chamblas-Ploton studied literature at the Sorbonne in Paris and is a journalist specializing in the art of gardens. Working in collaboration with photographer Jean-Baptiste Leroux, she is the author of several books, including Jardins à la Française (French Gardens), published by Imprimerie Nationale Éditions and winner of the prix Eugène Carrière de l’Académie française, and Jardins en majesté (Majestic Gardens) and Monaco les couleurs du temps qui passe (Monaco: The Colors of Passing Time), both published by Éditions de la Martinière.