{"id":8689,"date":"2024-01-28T20:05:09","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T19:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/best-chateaux-cotes-azur-villas\/"},"modified":"2024-01-28T20:26:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T19:26:18","slug":"best-castles-cote-azur-villas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-cote-azur-villas\/","title":{"rendered":"12 best castles, villas and forts on the C\u00f4te d’Azur"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For decades, the C\u00f4te d’Azur has seduced travelers in search of glamour, bright sunshine and splendid coastal scenery.Beyond its sandy beaches and azure waters, the region also offers a wealth of history and architecture<\/strong>, with its majestic castles, sumptuous villas and forts steeped in history.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s our selection of the best castles, villas and forts on the C\u00f4te d’Azur<\/strong>! We only list places open to visitors, not hotels or private villas.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

1. Most beautiful villas on the C\u00f4te d’Azur: Villa Ephrussi<\/h2>\n\n
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The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a must-see treasure on the C\u00f4te d’Azur. Located on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, this elegant residence awakens the senses and transports visitors to the opulence of a bygone era.Built in the early 20th century by Baroness B\u00e9atrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, the villa blends Renaissance, Baroque and French classical styles.The interior rooms are richly decorated with art collections, and the carefully landscaped gardens offer magnificent views over the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.<\/p>\n\n

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