Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Did you know... that...
the city of Nice was...
- founded by the greeks during the 5th BC ?
- colonized by the romains during the 2nd BC ?
- Italian until 1860 ?
- the shelter of the largest English and Russian "tourist community" around 1900 ?
- nowadays the capitale of the French Riviera ?
the Rotschild villa is...
- the Rothschild villa is as well called "Villa Ile de France" ?
- the villa is surrounded by 8 gardens decorated with waterfall and ponds ?
- gardens classified by the French Ministry of Culture, called "Notable Gardens of France"
* This tour is in English, other language on request
** The Rotschild Villa visit is a free visit with map and/or audio-guide
What's included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD & GARDENS
What to expect
Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild
1h · Admission ticket not included
By birth and then by marriage, Madame Beatrice Ephrussi, daughter of the famous banker Baron Alphonse de Rotschild, was to become one of the greatest collectors of her century. For the construction of the Villa between 1907 and 1912, she added the talents of all the experts and merchants, friends of the family ...Béatrice's father died in 1905 and the Baroness inherited his immense fortune. That same year, she decided to construct her dream home in Cap Ferrat. When she first discovered this plot of land, she was immediately seduced by the beauty of the surroundings. She made the Villa her winter residence and came here regularly for a period of ten or so years, till she retired in Switzerland because of tuberculosis where she passed away. Later The Académie des Beaux-Arts entrusted the management of the site to Culture spaces, which redeveloped the splendid gardens, respecting the original plan designed by Louis Marchand and restoring the Villa’s interior.
Nice
Pass by
Did you know... that...
the city of Nice was...
- founded by the greeks during the 5th BC ?
- colonized by the romains during the 2nd BC ?
- Italian until 1860 ?
- the shelter of the largest English and Russian "tourist community" around 1900 ?
- nowadays the capitale of the French Riviera ?
Let's go around the city passing through the major places like "La Promenade des Anglais"and its beautiful buildings from la "Belle Époque" ; "La Coulée verte" and its beautiful gardens and fountains ; the old port ... vs...
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Exact pick up time will be told to customers the prior day.
Pick up from outside of Nice, like Cannes, Monaco... can be arranged with a little supplement, please ask us !
Tour is a 4,5 hours tour, including Rotschild villa visit time.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 7 people per booking
No entrance fee for children under 7 years old at Rotschild Villa
Rotschild villa visit will be arranged with audio guide - (free time &visit at leisure)
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
