The Denver Botanic Gardens Center for Global Initiatives offers trips that traverse continents. Space is limited for all trips. COVID-19 vaccinations required for all participants. Our tour starts in Nice on the Côte d’Azur visiting beautiful gardens along the coast. Then on to Provence, where a selection of private gardens have been chosen by leading local landscape designers. Cypress trees, country roads lined with majestic plane trees, olive trees and vines, massive lavender fields in bloom near Sault and Valensole – all seen against a backdrop of craggy limestone hills or forested mountains – are just part of the superb Provençal landscape. The climate is challenging: Hot summers with the fierce Mistral blowing down the Rhône valley, a lack of water, and even cold winters. Yet the gardens are stunning. Host is Larry Vickerman, director of Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms. Tour includes a local French guide. For complete information on pricing and itinerary, Email info@susanwornertours.com. Also, visit https://www.botanicgardens.org/our-impact/trips-travel
