MONACO NEIGHBOURHOOD
VILLA EDEN
The prestigious Hotel Eden , built in 1892 , stood out for its rare luxury and a large territory of 21 hectares with olive groves and pastures . Just imagine the sight of it at night , perched on a rock , like a ship made of stone with its litup portholes ! A truly unprecedented architectural masterpiece for the early 20th century ! When its owner , Baron de Pauville , conceived this massive building project , he used all his connections to secure , among other things , the opening of the La Turbiesur-Mer railway station ( the former Cap d ’ Ail ). To raise funds for the construction of this grandiose hotel , the businessman laid sewers and built access roads to the neighbouring land plots . He then sold them to a bank for a further resale at a great profit .
The comfort of the Eden Hotel was simply unbelievable for the late 19th century . A water tank placed on the roof ensured each room had its own bathroom . Furniture , dishes , silverware , bed linen all bore the Eden hotel insignia . Reading room on the veranda , ballroom , children ’ s quarters , billiards , fencing room , dairy shop , restaurant distinguished by an exquisite cuisine , five-hectare park , horsedrawn carriage service , tennis court , independent power plant and elevator — just to name some of its luxury amenities ! Everything was thought of to create an ideal holiday atmosphere for the lucky ones visiting the Mediterranean coast during the winter season . Up until 1939 , the European nobility favoured the Eden Hotel , conveniently located between Nice and Monaco . Walking paths were laid around it and along the sea , and a pigeon shooting range was specially made in the Pointe des Douaniers natural area .
At the time of opening , the hotel counted 150 rooms . In the 1920s and 30s , its territory increased remarkably . In 1945 the Eden was divided into luxurious apartments .
Villa Eden
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