The Fabulous Hanbury Gardens on the Riviera

THE FABULOUS HANBURY GARDENS ON THE RIVIERA

In 1868 when returning from China where he made a fortune, Sir Thomas Hanbury was looking for a residence to escape the rainy climate of Britain. He discovers the Capo Mortola on the Italian Riviera, a few kilometers from Menton. The property includes a beautiful XVIIth century mansion and is crossed by the antique Via Julia Augusta. With the help of his elder brother Daniel, a botanist and the gardener Ludwig Winter, Sir Thomas fits up the garden and plants as from 1868. Medicinal and sub-tropical plants as well as citrus fruits artistically ornate the park.... Read more: http://factoidz.com/the-fabulous-hanbury-gardens-on-the-riviera/