The Jardin du Chemin des Sculptures, located in the heart of the Fontvieille district, is undergoing a landscaping redesign by the firm Grant & Associates. The project aims to gradually transform the passageway into a greener, shadier, and better living space, suited for everyday use.
Since 2021, the area has undergone significant and necessary waterproofing work, carried out by the State Property Administration. Now, the Sculpture Path Garden is entering its landscaping phases.
Three phases
The work will be carried out in three successive phases to “ensure continuity of use and minimize disruption for local residents and users of the neighbourhood….The phased approach will ensure that accessible pathways are maintained,” says a recent press release by the Princely Government.
Landscaping work began in February 2026 on the first half of the garden, with completion scheduled for the end of 2026. Redevelopment will then continue progressively on the rest of the site in 2027 and 2028.
Sustainable garden
The future garden will give greater prominence to plants, with a selection of species adapted to the local climate and the challenges of climate change, promoting “shade, coolness, and biodiversity”. The design choices also prioritize materials from controlled supply chains and an “environmentally responsible approach”. The goal, according to the Princely Government, is to create “a more pleasant space, more resilient to climate change, and contributing to a greater presence of nature in the city.”
Communication throughout the construction
An information system will be in place throughout the construction period. Banners and signs are being installed on-site to present the project and its main design principles. These information panels will change throughout the work to explain the different stages of the redevelopment.
Expansion of planters on Avenue des Papalins
Avenue des Papalins, in Fontvieille, is also undergoing redevelopment “aimed at sustainably improving the living environment and comfort of its users.”
A key thoroughfare in the neighbourhood used by pedestrians, the expansion of the planters will establish a green barrier between traffic and pedestrians, improving safety. The project includes the creation of 111 m² space of planted areas, replacing seasonal flowerbeds with perennial Mediterranean vegetation, offering staggered blooms throughout the seasons. New magnolias will complement the existing trees, alternating with the existing citrus trees.
“Particularly well-suited to the local climate, the magnolia contributes to improved air quality by capturing fine particles and helps combat urban heat islands thanks to its dense foliage. The existing trees will be fully preserved, and special attention will be paid to protecting their root systems during the construction work. The new planters will also allow for the modernization of the irrigation system, thus optimizing water management,” said the Princely Government in a recent press release.
As part of these works, 32 surface parking spaces for two-wheeled vehicles will be removed. In their place, 52 spaces will be created within the Papalins parking lot, including 14 dedicated to electric two-wheelers, thus “increasing the overall capacity while freeing up public space for green areas”. The works are scheduled to continue until early March.
