Can you visit the inside of the Palais de Carnolès?

The available information concerns the park and citrus garden; access to the interior of the palace is not specified here.

What makes the garden of the Palais de Carnolès notable?

It holds one of Europe's largest citrus collections, with over a hundred varieties, laid out in a one-hectare formal garden.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the site is described as fully accessible to wheelchairs without assistance.

Where is the Palais de Carnolès located in Menton?

It stands at the edge of town on the road from Monaco, close to the train station and a public transport stop.

Propriété dite Le Palais Carnoles

Menton

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Where: Menton

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Propriété dite Le Palais Carnoles stands in Menton (Alpes-Maritimes), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, 19th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing at the edge of Menton on the road from Monaco, this 18th-century palace once served as the summer residence of the Princes of Monaco before opening its grounds to visitors. The main draw is the one-hectare garden, laid out in a formal geometric pattern and known for a citrus collection counted among the largest in Europe, with well over a hundred varieties. Orange trees, bitter oranges, lemon trees and kumquats grow alongside species brought from South Africa, Asia and Australia.

What to know

The building is listed as a historic monument, along with the Noria tower and the Madone park.
The garden sits at the edge of Menton, within 500 metres of the train station and a public transport stop.
The site is wheelchair accessible without assistance and offers facilities adapted for several types of disability.
A visit centres on the park and its citrus collection, recognised as a national collection.

Practical information

Opening hours

All year 2026 - Open every day

Prices

Adult: Free

Free for Free access for all

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Parking nearby

Independently accessible by wheelchair, hard surface, clear circulation area, fully accessible site

Where this château is

Menton · Alpes-Maritimes · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Address

3 Av. de la Madone, 06500 Menton

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Château phone number

+33 4 93 28 35 94

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00080767
Period of construction: 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Palais de Carnolès?: The available information concerns the park and citrus garden; access to the interior of the palace is not specified here.
What makes the garden of the Palais de Carnolès notable?: It holds one of Europe's largest citrus collections, with over a hundred varieties, laid out in a one-hectare formal garden.
Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the site is described as fully accessible to wheelchairs without assistance.
Where is the Palais de Carnolès located in Menton?: It stands at the edge of town on the road from Monaco, close to the train station and a public transport stop.