Created by painter Jacques Majorelle from 1923, the garden blends exotic botany with a Cubist villa and the trademark Majorelle Blue. Saved and restored by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980, it’s now a cultural landmark with the Berber Museum. Stewardship focuses on plant health, visitor flow, and conserving the garden’s distinctive color palette and architecture.
Majorelle purchased a palm grove in 1923 and developed a botanic collection of cacti, palms, bamboo, and succulents. Architect Paul Sinoir designed a modern villa; structures and pots were painted an electric ultramarine later known as Majorelle Blue.
After Majorelle’s death (1962) the ensemble declined. In 1980, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé acquired the property, restoring planting plans, irrigation, and structures while opening paths for public access and adding curation.
Shade, irrigation zoning, and soil mixes sustain diverse species in a semi‑arid climate. Pathway widths, queueing, and timed entries mitigate crowding. Paint conservation relies on breathable substrates and periodic color calibration.
Arrive at opening or late afternoon; combine with the nearby YSL Museum. Respect planted beds and photography rules to protect the experience for all.
