Hidden behind a high wall the garden of La Diouana offers 25,000 square feet of peace and repose. Here, among the palm trees, jacaranda, mimosa and olive trees the strains and stresses of the 21st century feel far away.

There are hammocks, a table tennis table and boules. Younger visitors will enjoy the swings and zip-wire. Not to mention the 8 chameleons, 7 chickens, 5 tortoises and 2 peacocks.