Remarkable architecture and eclectic interiors

Also known as the Villa Île-de-France, a name inspired by the shape of its main garden resembling a ship’s deck, this monumental pink palace unfolds through a succession of suites, galleries, cabinets, and boudoirs. A true collector’s residence, it showcases furniture and artworks from different periods, deliberately juxtaposed in an eclectic harmony that defines the distinctive “Rothschild style.”

Hispano-Moorish vaults, 18th-century woodwork, Verona marble, Sèvres porcelain, and Beauvais tapestries punctuate the rooms, from the grand salon to the Baroness’s private apartments, including the porcelain salon, the Louis XVI bedroom, and the intimate Chinese salon.

In total, more than 5,000 works of art are displayed within this dazzling palace, bequeathed by Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1935.

The nine gardens of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Encircling the villa, the gardens offer breathtaking views over the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer and lead visitors on a sensory journey through nine themed landscapes, some of which were created after the Baroness’s death by landscape architect Louis Marchand.

These nine distinct worlds combine the spirit of travel with exotic and Provençal essences. Waterfalls, ponds, and colonnades punctuate the poetic and captivating green spaces.

The French garden frames the villa with its central pond and cascading water features, where water hyacinths gently sway.

The rose garden was among the first areas designed by the Baroness, alongside the lapidary, Japanese, and Spanish gardens, as well as a former zoo that no longer exists.

A pathway lined with rare plant species and sculptures is now complemented by three additional gardens, shaped by winding paths and majestic avenues where cypresses, agapanthus, lavender, and other fragrant plants flourish under the generous sun of the French Riviera.

Awarded a prestigious label of excellence, these remarkable gardens attract thousands of visitors each year and, at sunset, become the stage for evenings where music and art converge—reviving the exuberant atmosphere of Belle Époque soirées on the Côte d’Azur.

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: a setting for cinema and high society

A majestic backdrop where gardens transform into open-air film sets, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild has hosted numerous shoots since 1957. The silhouette of its pink façade and French gardens appears in iconic films, including the 1983 James Bond movie Never Say Never Again, starring Sean Connery.

Beyond the world of cinema, celebrities and billionaires alike have the privilege of enjoying this exceptional setting during prestigious evening events. When night falls, candles illuminate the gardens, music fills the warm air, and performances around the ponds recreate the legendary festive spirit of the French Riviera—offering a dreamlike experience in the heart of this iconic estate.

Discover the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on its official website.

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