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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its wonderful gardens
tions of the Covid era have faded or are fading . Visit Villa Kérylos . Enjoy a beautiful small stroll from Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer around the Baie des Fourmis and also go spend time in Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Cap Ferrat . You will not be disappointed . Coastal walks , beautiful scenery and a plethora of beaches . If you yearn for luxury try Plage Zelo ’ s with its private sandy beach at the boundary of Beaulieusur-Mer near La Plage Petite Afrique . If you enjoy a slightly more democratic and local feel Beaulieu ’ s Plage des Fourmis may be for you .
BELLE EPOQUE
At a cooler part of the day if you like architecture and in particular if Belle Epoque is your passion then Beaulieu-sur-Mer has a treat in store for you . One would run out of superlatives talking about the variety of magnificent Belle Epoque projects commissioned for and by the aristocratic and wealthy ( including billionaires ) inhabitants of Beaulieu-sur-Mer . Everything is a first of some description even down to the first white ceramic toilet and the first custom telephone number 01 installed to order the finest seafood . You can book a guided tour at the tourist office or do it yourself . It is
Empress Elisabeth of Austria known as Sissi https :// ru . wikipedia . org / wiki / absolutely fascinating . And / or if you seek serenity in garden surroundings take a ‘ Balade Botanique ’ through expansive Olive Orchards close to the sea . Interestingly , the Olive Tree is the official motif ( Blazon ) of Beaulieu-sur-Mer .
VILLA KÉRYLOS
Majestically perched on the rock commanding the Baie des Fourmis is Villa Kérylos . Aided by the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli , this is the dream come true of archaeologist and French statesman Théodore Reinach who was utterly fascinated with Greek civilization . A two kilometre walk away , rather than transplant another civilization to the Riviera , Baroness Beatrice de Rothschild set about perfecting the renovation and furnishing of Villa Ephrussi Rothschild including masterful landscaping of numerous themed gardens . For visitors to Beaulieu this presents a unique opportunity — live in the legacy of each one of these dreams for half a day and imagine what you might do yourself with infinite wealth .
If you like discovery outings and beautiful short coastal walks together with beach-time , Beaulieusur-Mer is simply paradise .
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