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The epitome of elegance, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a chic village on the French Riveria, was a playground for the privileged in the 19th century, playing host to prominent figures like Queen Victoria, William II and Leopold II, the Marquis of Salisbury, Theodore Reinach, Count Tolstoy, Gustave Eiffel, Gordon Bennet, Mistinguett and Chekhov.
Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Monaco and 30 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, the village backs onto the prestigious Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula and neighbours Villefranche-sur-Mer and Èze. A classic example of French savoir vivre, Beaulieu-sur-Mer is also surrounded by 2 marinas, a casino, 2 famous beaches, La Petite Afrique and La Baie des Fourlis, as well as legendary and must-see destinations like L'African Queen restaurant and the La Réserve and Le Royal Riviera hotels.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer has made a name for itself on the luxury real estate market, particularly thanks to its architectural heritage made up of prestigious buildings such as the Villa Kérylos, La Rotonde, Le Casino, Le Palais des Anglais and Le Kiosque à Musique, and thanks to the appeal of its luxurious Belle Epoque and modern properties between the seafront and Boulevard Edouard-VIII, boasting panoramic sea views in a prime location, bathed in tranquillity and sophistication.
Renowned all over the world for more than 150 years, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat sits on a peninsula with almost 700 acres of olive and pine trees located between Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and the Principality of Monaco, suspended between the bays of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat's picture-postcard landscapes have been enjoyed by many a notable name. These illustrious owners include aristocrats (Leopold II, King of Belgium, Empress Eugénie, Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild, Rainier III), artists (David Niven, Romy Schneider, Cocteau, Matisse, Chagall, Chaplin, Piaf), politicians (Charles de Gaulle, Winston Churchill, Kennedy, Bush, Clinton, Giscard d'Estaing) and business magnates (Paul Allen, Mark Zuckerberg).
Renowned for its prestigious properties with some of the world’s highest prices per square metre, this Garden of Eden for the rich and famous is a destination of choice for lifestyle investments with a long-term asset value, combining discretion with serenity.
Once inhabited by Ancient Greeks and Romans and now visited by the Russian and British aristocracy since the 19th century, this picturesque town borders Nice, Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Villefranche-sur-Mer overlooks one of the world’s most beautiful bays, boasting crystal clear waters at Les Marinières and Grasseuil beaches, fishing and yachting marinas and a charming old town with its 16th century citadel towering over it.
Spanning from east to west and flanked by three coastal roads, Villefranche-sur-Mer offers the most stunning panoramic views of the Mediterranean from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to Cap d'Ail. Many a mansion can be found here, including the Léopolda, the Saint-Segond, the Schifanoia, the Nellcôte or the Espalmador. As for luxury real estate, there are a plethora of options in the commune, such as the Domaine du Castellet and Domaine de Mont Leuze complexes, or the more secluded heights around Vinaigrier park and the Caroubiers, Serres and Leopold II areas.
