Built atop the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the most magnificent Renaissance-style palaces on the French Riviera.
Overlooking the Mediterranean and set amid an ensemble of formal gardens and fountains, this dream residence was the vision of Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, who was captivated by the site’s extraordinary beauty.
It took seven years to create the sumptuous villa and its gardens, where porcelain, master paintings, and an eclectic array of period furniture are displayed side by side.
Since 1938, this architectural jewel in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has been a museum, drawing visitors from around the world to discover its eight themed gardens, including the splendid rose garden at the tip of the estate.
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erched on the rocky headland of the Baie des Fourmis in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Villa Kerylos is a vibrant tribute to ancient Greece.
Built in the early 20th century by an archaeologist and statesman fascinated by ancient civilizations, this sculptural ensemble of Carrara marble and stucco was inspired by the noble houses of the island of Delos. Organized around a central peristyle and marble columns, the ground floor of this holiday residence features a succession of ceremonial rooms.
Surrounded by gardens designed in pure Greek spirit—where olive trees, vines, oleanders, and myrtles flourish—Villa Kerylos, now listed as a historic monument, is among the most visited villas on the French Riviera.
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A jewel of modern architecture from the 1930s, Villa E-1027 rises immaculately from the garrigue bordering the Sentier des Douaniers, the only access to this iconic work by designer Eileen Gray and her companion, architect and art critic Jean Badovici.
This holiday home on stilts, delicately embedded in the vegetation, reveals pure lines and reconciles refined aesthetics with spatial ambivalence, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior.
Recently restored alongside Le Corbusier’s Cabanon, the Étoile de Mer, and the Camping Units, this emblematic villa of the 1950s Mediterranean art of living can now be visited on sunny days, accompanied by the sound of waves and the song of cicadas.
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A landmark of Cannes’ architectural heritage, the Pavillon de Flore—formerly known as Villa Fénelon and later Villa Californie, reflecting its commanding position above the city of festivals and congresses—is inseparable from Pablo Picasso, who acquired it in the 1950s.
Set within more than 10,000 m² of grounds, this bourgeois villa, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation in one of Cannes’ most prestigious neighborhoods, served as the artist’s ground-floor studio. Picasso, a leading figure of Cubism, left behind works hidden within the villa’s walls, rediscovered after his death when he departed for Mougins in 1961.
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Set within more than 11 hectares, Villa Eilenroc, an exceptional neoclassical residence, stands on the edge of the Cap d’Antibes coastline. Now owned by the municipality, it is one of the most renowned villas on the French Riviera.
Its grounds are traced by the Tire-Poil coastal path, leading visitors along a vertiginous promenade overlooking the Mediterranean. Completed in 1867, the villa now houses an eco-museum offering a fragrant walk through the gardens, including a remarkable rose garden featuring more than 1,000 plants.
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Once a favored holiday retreat of Jules Verne, Villa des Chênes Verts reveals its immaculate façade along Boulevard Kennedy, winding gently down to the sea.
Built in 1866, this Belle Époque villa faces the Mediterranean, its majestic columns framing a white three-story structure crowned by a roof terrace. Beyond its gates, one glimpses the carousel below—a poetic echo of a time when this sumptuous residence sheltered high society and the celebrities of the 1950s.
Villa Santo Sospir (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat): an emblem of Mediterranean luxury, renowned for Jean Cocteau’s frescoes, exotic gardens, and breathtaking sea views.
Villa Domergue (Cannes): a 20th-century architectural gem offering sweeping Mediterranean views, refined gardens, and a remarkable artistic legacy.
Le Cabanon Le Corbusier (Roquebrune-Cap-Martin): a manifesto of modern minimalism, inseparable from Villa E-1027 and emblematic of Le Corbusier’s Mediterranean vision.
Domaine du Rayol (Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer): a Mediterranean Eden of themed gardens, remarkable seabeds, and a vibrant cultural program at the foot of the Massif des Maures.
Château de la Colle Noire (Montauroux): restored by Christian Dior in the 1950s, this historic estate features perfume gardens and hosts prestigious cultural events.
Mas Notre-Dame-de-Vie (Villa Picasso) in Mougins: Picasso’s final residence, steeped in artistic history and transformed through major restorations while preserving its creative soul.
Villa Hélios (Grasse): a former 1920s rest home reborn as a luxury residential development, preserving its glass roof, façade, and marble staircase.
Le Grand Jardin (Cannes): the only private estate on Île Sainte-Marguerite, accessible by boat and restored to host exceptional private events.
Villa Les Cèdres (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat): home to one of the world’s largest private botanical gardens, featuring thousands of rare tropical and subtropical species.
Villa Bagatelle (Cannes): the subject of a record-breaking sale by Magrey & Sons, soon available for rent.
Villa Octopussy (Les Canoubiers): a singular seaside villa whose temporary occupancy permit was recently renewed.
Château de la Croix des Gardes (Cannes): majestically restored and now available for rent, overlooking the city and the Mediterranean.
Le Palais Vénitien(Cannes): A monumental Venetian-inspired palace in Cannes, blending Renaissance grandeur with contemporary luxury on the French Riviera.
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The Domaine des Sources de la Siagne (Montauroux): A rare natural sanctuary combining historic bastides, flowing springs, and vast protected landscapes in the hinterland of the French Riviera.
Villa Saint-Tryphon (Roquebrune-Cap-Martin): An iconic Belle Époque villa in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, offering panoramic Mediterranean views within one of the Riviera’s most prestigious private estates.
