Mediterranean Garden Society
Mediterranean Garden Society
The French Branch of the MGS
In France, MGS members reside in all regions but most of us are in the South of France: Occitanie and Provence. Our gardens can be very different depending on the local climate and conditions: temperatures that fall more or less low in winter, and depending on whether they are steep or flat, seaside or inland but always with the challenge of water management.
The aims of the French Branch are to
Our Branch Head is Jacqueline Potter. Current and prospective members are welcome to contact Jacqueline by email and to follow the Branch on the MGS French language website.
The photograph at the top of this page shows the experimental garden of Olivier Filippi at Mèze, close to Montpellier, specialising in plants that are adapted to particularly difficult conditions: prolonged summer drought, strong winds, sudden cold and poor soil. His work has been a source of inspiration to many MGS members. (Photo: Yvonne Barton)
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Annual General Meeting 2026 - South of France
Côte d’Azur : Gardens, towns and villages
Join us in October 2026 for a seven-day tour in the south of France. We will visit historic and contemporary gardens around Grasse, Nice, Monaco, Menton, and Ventimiglia (Italy), and explore several old towns - including Nice, recently recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the “Winter Resort Town of the Riviera.” Bookings will open in late February.
The MGS General Assembly will be held on Sunday 26 April 2026 via Zoom and Members will be contacted directly with their log-in details.
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