Princess Grace Rose Garden (Roseraie Princesse Grace)

A free, fragrant memorial to Grace Kelly in Fontvieille Park — thousands of rose bushes across hundreds of varieties, many named for royals and friends of the princess, arranged around olive trees and a lake. Created in 1984 by Prince Rainier in her memory. Time it for May-June bloom; in deep winter it's mostly pruned sticks.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

How big is it?

Around 5,000 square meters within the larger Fontvieille Park — enough for a slow 30-45 minute wander among the beds, the olive trees, and the small lake with waterfowl. It's an interlude, not an all-day garden.

When is it quietest?

It's rarely busy at all — this is Fontvieille, the residential quarter tourists skip. Early mornings you'll share it with joggers and dog-walkers; even peak bloom weekends feel unhurried.

When do the roses bloom?

The big flush is May into June, with repeat flowering through summer into early autumn. Visit November through February and you'll find pruned bushes and structure rather than flowers — still peaceful, but manage expectations.

What else is in Fontvieille worth combining?

The Princess's rose garden sits near the Chapiteau (circus space), the heliport, and the Columbus-side marina; the Prince's Car Collection and the Rock are each a walkable 10-15 minutes. It rounds out a Fontvieille half day nicely.

Are the roses labeled?

Yes — varieties are identified, and many carry names from the Grimaldi circle and rose-world royalty. Rose enthusiasts genuinely rate the collection; there's even a QR-supported route through the notable varieties.

Is the rose garden free?

Completely — it's open daily from roughly sunrise to sunset as part of Fontvieille Park, with no ticket or gate fee. It's one of Monaco's most generous free spaces.

What's the Grace Kelly connection?

Prince Rainier III created the garden in 1984 as a memorial to Princess Grace, who died in 1982 — she loved roses. A statue of her stands among beds holding thousands of bushes across hundreds of varieties, several bred and named in her honor.

Is it good for kids?

Yes — the wider Fontvieille Park has open lawns and a playground nearby, plus ducks on the lake. It's flat, safe, and stroller-friendly, which is not nothing in Monaco.

Nearby in Ask Monaco

• FontvieilleNeighborhood0.17 km · 2 min walk
• Fontvieille Market (Marché de Fontvieille)Market0.37 km · 5 min walk
• Fontvieille ParkPark0.38 km · 5 min walk
• Jardin Exotique de MonacoAttraction0.4 km · 5 min walk
• Les RévoiresNeighborhood0.4 km · 5 min walk