Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Stunning villa with views of the sea from all sides. Definitely worth a visit if staying in Nice. Not the easiest to get to but Uber is available if needed. An absolutely scenic drive to get there. The interior is okay but it's really about the views from the windows and the garden. Just unreal and lots of opportunities for great photos.

An absolutely breathtaking experience at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild! The villa itself is a masterpiece—rich in history, art, and timeless elegance. Every room feels like stepping into a refined chapter of the Belle Époque. The gardens are simply magical, each section more beautiful than the last. From perfectly manicured French paths to the romantic fountains and vibrant flowers, everything is meticulously curated. Even on a cloudy day, the views over the Mediterranean are unforgettable. A peaceful, inspiring place that blends culture, nature, and beauty. A must-visit on the French Riviera for anyone who appreciates architecture, history, and tranquility.

Arrived half past 1 pm and sat for a lovely lunch in the garden. The food was well prepared and delicious. This schedule was by design as I had hoped to avoid early crowds and I feel this worked. The interior of the home was busy but I easily got lost on my own in the gorgeous gardens. This was a perfect afternoon. I left near 4;30 so roughly 3 hours. Grabbed an uber back into Nice.

The villa’s scenery and gardens are absolutely breathtaking—each garden is beautifully themed and meticulously maintained, making the whole experience feel like stepping into a storybook. The panoramic views over Cap Ferrat are stunning. However, I found the interior of the house underwhelming compared to the gardens. It felt a bit dark and less impressive than expected. Still worth a visit, especially for the outdoor beauty and atmosphere.

To walk around the gardens was such a blessing in intense summer heat! Loved the view of the villa from the fountain top, also, looks amazing to take a photo from 2nd floor balcony of the villa itself. Didn't have much time, but managed to walk around everything fully in less than an hour! Just mind that there are parking spots behind the gate, don't park on the street as it is reserved/private parking.

This place is out of a dream. This was a truly mesmerizing experience, the gardens were stunning, the villa was absolutely beautiful, and the short movie about Beatrice’s life was amazing. I definitely recommend this place when coming here.

Wow! If you are in the general area, I could not recommend this place more. The gardens and views have unmatched beauty, and the audio tour of the villa (and the short film) are immensely interesting. Certainly a highlight of my holiday, despite the rain.

I visited when the Rose Festival was on. It is a long time since I have smelt such strong perfume from roses. There were amazing roses plantd for sale and lots of rose items. I got cute rose scented soaps that smell amazing. Had a lovely lunch in the restaurant. Pity it's only open to people who pay to visit the house. This was my third time there.

Outstanding views and gardens from this opulent villa. The views of the sea were to die for while the grounds and inside were equally impressive. Wish I had done my homework as the Villa has an on premise restaurant. Manageable walk from the Beaulieu-sur-Mer train station taking the scenic coastal route in which you will be greatly rewarded with numerous photo opportunities. Of all the places I visited on my trip (Nice, Cannes, Eze, Antibes, Monaco) this was the most picturesque.

Forgot that I hadn't written a review! Visited last year and really enjoyed a relaxing afternoon, wandering the house and the grounds. It's a gorgeous estate built as a winter house for Béatrice de Rothschild (yes of the famously wealthy Rothschild family*) between 1907-1912, that is currently managed by the Academie des Beaux Arts, having been bequeathed this estate in 1933 by the owner prior to her passing. As a significant collector and appreciator of art, the property houses a varied array of art forms from different eras, that Béatrice acquired over her lifetime. The gardens are also cultivated with several distinct themes. Located on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the villa smack dab (~10 km away) from both Nice and Monaco. The closest train station is Beaulieu-sur-Mer from where you can take bus #15 directly to the outer driveway entrance, about 5-6 minute walk slightly uphill to the ticketing entrance and gift shop. Arriving by car there is free parking available in a lot. The views from the villa's elevated position on a hill overlooks the Bay of Villefranche and the Bay of Beaulieu. A tremendous number of mansions (owned by the ultra wealthy and celebrities) also dot the landscape. Walking up to the entrance, tickets can be purchased inside or prior online. Regular adult tickets are €18, €12 reduced, free for children 7 and under. A combined ticket along with Villa Kérylos is available for purchase on-site only for €24. It's possible to visit both in one day with time to spare, as they're only about 10 minutes driving from each other. Inside, on the left hand side of the lobby free audio guides are available, there is also a free activity book for younger children. The tour takes you around the first floor first, then around the second floor, providing information on Béatrice's life and times, explaining the history of the villa and the highlights of the collection in each room. The total tour takes about 45 minutes. The rooms are gorgeous period rooms with an eclectic variety of decorative furnishings, sculptures and paintings. The grand scale of the main lobby and bath room impressed me. After this I'd recommend taking a stroll in the gardens, where you can enjoy the musical fountains and varied landscapes of each themed garden - French, Spanish, Florentine, stone, Japanese, exotic, rose and Provençal. If you're into the outdoors, horticulture or simply looking for a beautiful place to relax, you could spend hours here. I only spent about 45 minutes in the gardens and felt there was so much more to see. There are miles of walking paths. Mostly not handicap accessible though parts are. There's a tea-room restaurant that's set up in what appears used to be the formal dining room. It's open for lunch and dinner with a break between. For more info see villa-ephrussi.com/en/ *currently still one of the world's wealthiest families with fortunes derived from banking, they are a Jewish family with origins tracing back to Frankfurt, Germany.

This Villa and it's gardens are a true marvel. Each room has a spectacular view. The gardens and surrounding plants are incredible. The audio provides a fascinating insight into the life and history of Béatrice Ephrussi and the construction/ creation of the gardens. A worth while visit.

Worth the trip out of Nice-Ville if only just for the gardens. Just be warned that like most places in southern France, there is almost no air conditioning.

If you like beautiful things. then head to the Rothschild estate to see how a woman who was worth over 700 million euros lived! Beatrice Rothschild built her pink mansion between 1905 and 1912. And then she filled it with the masterpieces of the world! Antique furniture, porcelain, art, tapestries, and more adorn the walls of this villa that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. And the gardens are even more lovely- 9 in all - they are all themed differently from a Japanese garden to a rose garden, a stone garden and a more formal French garden. The gardens surround the house and as you look off the back porch of the house you see the fountains actually move to the music that is playing in the garden. The story has it that she was a bit eccentric and loved the sea and sailing so much that she dressed her gardeners in the blue and white stripes of sailors as she wanted to think that she was on a huge ship given the views of the sea that surround her estate. I was very surprised at the quality of the artwork and furnishings that were in this house and basically unprotected from the elements. They are museum pieces that should be in a more controlled environment so that future generations can enjoy them but they are not. And while I liked the fact that as you move through the house with its windows and doors open to the outside- I could only wonder what damage the sea air is doing to these pieces? You can see that the villa needs some work as it is deteriorating in some places as well, with pieces of crown molding crumbling as well as some of the ceiling paintings damaged by water damage. The villa was donated to the arts council in 1934 so I feel like they should know what they are doing but it was a bit of a concern to me. There is a lovely restaurant in the garden where you can get a variety of very good salads for lunch along with cakes and coffee. While not cheap (we paid 60e for two) it is lovely to sit in the garden on a sunny day, listening to the music and hearing the water spray as you enjoy your meal on the courtyard. And they also carry the Rothschild wine which you can get in the glass or by the bottle. The views are exquisite. The artwork stunning. Definitely worth a visit as a day trip from Nice. And the bus will drop you right off in front and from there it's a short walk up the hill.

Absolutely amazing mansion by an amazing woman. Beautiful house with well preserved and documented interiors. Beautiful gardens with dancing fountains - I especially loved the Japanese garden. Loved seeing her dresses and pictures of her travels laid out. Feels more like a home than a museum. Also a great cafeteria with a beautiful view of the bay. Download the app before you go. There is free internet on site but it is slowish.

Possibly the most beautiful gardens along the Riviera, the highlight of which is a gloriously extravagant, outrageously camp Son et Eau - every 20 minutes, all the fountains in the central garden are choreographed to music (Handel, various arias, etc.). The restaurant is super; salads at around 15 euros include the obligatory chevre, with tapenade, mesclun and parma ham, or a mixed seafood salad with taramasalata and a dill potato salad. Wine hails from the Rothschild vineyards; a decent rosé or white, with champagne at 8/50 by the glass or bottle. Exquisite views across the coast to Villefranche, Beulieu and Eze. Not, not, not to be missed!