One of the Riviera’s most spectacular Belle Époque estates — a pink seaside villa surrounded by nine themed gardens with panoramic Mediterranean views over Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Built between 1905 and 1912 by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is among the most beautiful historic estates on the French Riviera. Perched on the narrow peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the rose-colored Italian Renaissance-style villa overlooks the Mediterranean on both sides and contains an extraordinary collection of porcelain, tapestries, furniture, and art gathered during the Belle Époque era. The real highlight is the surrounding gardens: nine individually themed spaces including French, Spanish, Japanese, Florentine, Provençal, and exotic gardens connected by fountains, shaded paths, and terraces above the sea. The musical fountain performances in the central French garden are especially memorable. Combined with nearby Cap-Ferrat coastal walks and beach clubs, it makes one of the Riviera’s finest half-day experiences.
What Stands Out
- Built 1905–1912 by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild
- Pink Italian Renaissance-style villa
- Nine themed gardens
- Panoramic Mediterranean views on both sides of Cap-Ferrat
- Musical fountain performances
- One of the Riviera’s great Belle Époque estates
- Exceptional porcelain and art collections
- Café terrace overlooking the gardens
- Located on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula