Garden Finder > France > Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Last updated on 09 August 10
Do you run this garden?

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

  5.0/5 (5 ratings)

Gardenvisit Editorial

The Riviera in general and Cap Ferat in particular have long been famous for an exotic lifestyle. The garden was designed by the French partner of Harold Peto, an English architect and garden designer who worked in an Italian version of the Arts and Crafts style (his garden at Iford Manor in England is open to the public). Beatrix de Rothschild, who commissioned Aaron Messiah, admired Peto's approach and described her villa as a 'palazzino'. The garden has a formal terrace which projects into picturesque park, ornamented with small temples and other garden buildings. The planting is lush and exotic.
Address - avenue E de Rothschild, 06230 Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Opening times - All year. Daily. Open 10am (2pm in winter) to 6pm (7pm in July and August).
Website - Visit the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild website

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Nearby Gardens

Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

Luxury Garden Hotels

Nearby Recommended Garden Hotels


Recent Reviews

  • over 1 year ago Anonymous said

    I was at the gardens in July and even though they were not at their peek in regard to the flowers, the gardens and villa were beautiful and well work a visit. The orchestrated fountains were very impressive. Loved my visit and highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

    (5.0/5)
  • over 2 years ago Charlotte said

    One of the best gardens I've visited this year! From the moment you set eyes on the pink villa and the musical fountains, you enter a garden Disneyland! There are nine different gardens here at Villa Ephrussi and each one is remarkable. Don't miss this!

    (5.0/5)
  • almost 3 years ago Anonymous said

    Definitely one of the most beautiful gardens of the Riviera, any time of the year.

    (5.0/5)
  • over 3 years ago PCooper said

    Awesome - great views, great gardens, great house. What a great experience walking through these gardens. Visited in October 2007 courtesy of an Air France strike which gave us two additional days in the south of France. I understand why this garden is listed on at least two "Ten Best Gardens in the World" lists. A must see for all those who love to garden.

    (5.0/5)
  • about 4 years ago Adam Hodge said

    Stunning views of the Mediterranean. Gorgeous and opulent garden. Beautifully maintained and planted, it reflects the luxury and near opulance the Rothschild family enjoyed, and thank goodness we can all appreciate it now !!
    As a complete contrast visit the equally lovely Serre de la Madonne but without the extensive investment this place enjoys.

    (5.0/5)

See all the reviews of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The reviews and ratings originate in all cases from third parties. Gardenvisit is in no case responsible for the correctness or accuracy of the reviews. Reviews and similar information are not an expression of Gardenvisit’s opinions.