To give you a foretaste of the architectural beauty of France\u2019s most majestic coastline, we\u2019ve decided to do a feature on the coast\u2019s most beautiful villas.<\/p>\n\n
Here are our favorite historic residences open to the public in the south of France, each offering a unique perspective on the region\u2019s history and heritage.<\/p>\n\n
Villa Eilenroc in Antibes, an exceptional luxury villa<\/h2>\n\n![\"Villa](\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKVAQMAAABmplMMAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGdJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALwZRWUAAZ8+vfoAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\")
<\/figure>\n\nThis magnificent residence, built by a Dutchman, is set in 11 hectares of parkland at Cap d\u2019Antibes, with magnificent gardens and typical Mediterranean vegetation. It was later sold to a Scotsman and then to an American couple, the Beaumonts. <\/p>\n\n
In 1982, Mme H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Beaumont bequeathed her home to the town of Antibes on condition that the Fondation Beaumont be created. Its purpose is to manage and exploit the property, on condition that the villa and its rose and olive groves are open to the public. Simply sublime. <\/p>\n\n
Villa e-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, one of the most beautiful homes on the French Riviera<\/h2>\n\n![\"French](\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKbAQMAAABcrDJ8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD4NkhZAAElH6lCAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\")
<\/figure>\n\nOf Irish origin, Eileen Gray grew up in London and was one of the first women to attend the Slade School of Art. She trained in Japanese lacquer in Paris (believed to be the first Western artist to do so). She became known for her sumptuous Art Deco furniture in the early 1920s. <\/p>\n\n
By the middle of the decade, under the influence of Le Corbusier, Gray had become one of the leading proponents of modernism. Today, she is regarded as a pioneer who literally blazed her own trail in the male-dominated design world of the time. One of her most famous pieces of furniture is the voluptuous Bibendum Chair (inspired by the body of the famous Bibendum), a piece so contemporary it\u2019s hard to believe it was designed in 1926. <\/p>\n\n
Villa E-1027 is a rectangular box shaped like a sugar cube. It sits on the rocky cliffs of Cap Martin, nestled between Menton and Italy to the east and Monaco to the west. Eileen Gray\u2019s first foray into architectural design, the villa was built between 1926 and 1929 (she was 51 at the time) in collaboration with her partner and architect Jean Badovici. <\/p>\n\n
The villa\u2019s futuristic name is a cryptic amalgam of the couple\u2019s initials: E for Eileen, 10 for Jean\u2019s J, 2 for Badovici\u2019s B, 7 for Gray\u2019s G. The project is a testament to Gray\u2019s meticulous attention to detail, as she spent over three years perfecting the functional freestanding furniture for which she is renowned. <\/p>\n\n
In contrast, eight colorful cubist murals by Le Corbusier adorn the otherwise neutral space. This is thought to have been an intentional act of \u201cdisfigurement\u201d and a source of immense frustration for Gray at the time. A friend of Badovici, Le Corbusier is said to have become fixated on E-1027, admiring Gray\u2019s work and even trying to buy it himself. Against Eileen\u2019s wishes, Le Corbusier (as Bodovici\u2019s guest) painted the walls, allegedly bitter that Gray had used many aspects of his style with his own touch. In 1932, Gray and Badovici separated, and Gray inherited the house and lived there with his future wife. The murals are often cited as a key example of misogyny in twentieth-century architecture. <\/p>\n\n
The house had fallen into disrepair, its walls having been used as targets by German soldiers during the Second World War. Fortunately, it is now being lovingly restored by the formidable Cap Moderne team, determined to give Eileen\u2019s work the recognition it deserved during her lifetime. Tours are guided and by reservation only. Responses to emails can be a little cold, but it\u2019s absolutely worth it to gain access to this little-known gem. <\/p>\n\n
French Riviera vacations, don\u2019t miss Villa Kerylos (Kerylos) in Beaulieu-sur-mer, Greek villa par excellence<\/h2>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n
![\"Villa](\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Villa-Eilenroc.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nThis magnificent residence, built by a Dutchman, is set in 11 hectares of parkland at Cap d\u2019Antibes, with magnificent gardens and typical Mediterranean vegetation. It was later sold to a Scotsman and then to an American couple, the Beaumonts. <\/p>\n\n
In 1982, Mme H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Beaumont bequeathed her home to the town of Antibes on condition that the Fondation Beaumont be created. Its purpose is to manage and exploit the property, on condition that the villa and its rose and olive groves are open to the public. Simply sublime. <\/p>\n\n
Villa e-1027 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, one of the most beautiful homes on the French Riviera<\/h2>\n\n<\/figure>\n\nOf Irish origin, Eileen Gray grew up in London and was one of the first women to attend the Slade School of Art. She trained in Japanese lacquer in Paris (believed to be the first Western artist to do so). She became known for her sumptuous Art Deco furniture in the early 1920s. <\/p>\n\n
By the middle of the decade, under the influence of Le Corbusier, Gray had become one of the leading proponents of modernism. Today, she is regarded as a pioneer who literally blazed her own trail in the male-dominated design world of the time. One of her most famous pieces of furniture is the voluptuous Bibendum Chair (inspired by the body of the famous Bibendum), a piece so contemporary it\u2019s hard to believe it was designed in 1926. <\/p>\n\n
Villa E-1027 is a rectangular box shaped like a sugar cube. It sits on the rocky cliffs of Cap Martin, nestled between Menton and Italy to the east and Monaco to the west. Eileen Gray\u2019s first foray into architectural design, the villa was built between 1926 and 1929 (she was 51 at the time) in collaboration with her partner and architect Jean Badovici. <\/p>\n\n
The villa\u2019s futuristic name is a cryptic amalgam of the couple\u2019s initials: E for Eileen, 10 for Jean\u2019s J, 2 for Badovici\u2019s B, 7 for Gray\u2019s G. The project is a testament to Gray\u2019s meticulous attention to detail, as she spent over three years perfecting the functional freestanding furniture for which she is renowned. <\/p>\n\n
In contrast, eight colorful cubist murals by Le Corbusier adorn the otherwise neutral space. This is thought to have been an intentional act of \u201cdisfigurement\u201d and a source of immense frustration for Gray at the time. A friend of Badovici, Le Corbusier is said to have become fixated on E-1027, admiring Gray\u2019s work and even trying to buy it himself. Against Eileen\u2019s wishes, Le Corbusier (as Bodovici\u2019s guest) painted the walls, allegedly bitter that Gray had used many aspects of his style with his own touch. In 1932, Gray and Badovici separated, and Gray inherited the house and lived there with his future wife. The murals are often cited as a key example of misogyny in twentieth-century architecture. <\/p>\n\n
The house had fallen into disrepair, its walls having been used as targets by German soldiers during the Second World War. Fortunately, it is now being lovingly restored by the formidable Cap Moderne team, determined to give Eileen\u2019s work the recognition it deserved during her lifetime. Tours are guided and by reservation only. Responses to emails can be a little cold, but it\u2019s absolutely worth it to gain access to this little-known gem. <\/p>\n\n
French Riviera vacations, don\u2019t miss Villa Kerylos (Kerylos) in Beaulieu-sur-mer, Greek villa par excellence<\/h2>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n
![\"French](\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Villa-E-1027-Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nOf Irish origin, Eileen Gray grew up in London and was one of the first women to attend the Slade School of Art. She trained in Japanese lacquer in Paris (believed to be the first Western artist to do so). She became known for her sumptuous Art Deco furniture in the early 1920s. <\/p>\n\n
By the middle of the decade, under the influence of Le Corbusier, Gray had become one of the leading proponents of modernism. Today, she is regarded as a pioneer who literally blazed her own trail in the male-dominated design world of the time. One of her most famous pieces of furniture is the voluptuous Bibendum Chair (inspired by the body of the famous Bibendum), a piece so contemporary it\u2019s hard to believe it was designed in 1926. <\/p>\n\n
Villa E-1027 is a rectangular box shaped like a sugar cube. It sits on the rocky cliffs of Cap Martin, nestled between Menton and Italy to the east and Monaco to the west. Eileen Gray\u2019s first foray into architectural design, the villa was built between 1926 and 1929 (she was 51 at the time) in collaboration with her partner and architect Jean Badovici. <\/p>\n\n
The villa\u2019s futuristic name is a cryptic amalgam of the couple\u2019s initials: E for Eileen, 10 for Jean\u2019s J, 2 for Badovici\u2019s B, 7 for Gray\u2019s G. The project is a testament to Gray\u2019s meticulous attention to detail, as she spent over three years perfecting the functional freestanding furniture for which she is renowned. <\/p>\n\n
In contrast, eight colorful cubist murals by Le Corbusier adorn the otherwise neutral space. This is thought to have been an intentional act of \u201cdisfigurement\u201d and a source of immense frustration for Gray at the time. A friend of Badovici, Le Corbusier is said to have become fixated on E-1027, admiring Gray\u2019s work and even trying to buy it himself. Against Eileen\u2019s wishes, Le Corbusier (as Bodovici\u2019s guest) painted the walls, allegedly bitter that Gray had used many aspects of his style with his own touch. In 1932, Gray and Badovici separated, and Gray inherited the house and lived there with his future wife. The murals are often cited as a key example of misogyny in twentieth-century architecture. <\/p>\n\n
The house had fallen into disrepair, its walls having been used as targets by German soldiers during the Second World War. Fortunately, it is now being lovingly restored by the formidable Cap Moderne team, determined to give Eileen\u2019s work the recognition it deserved during her lifetime. Tours are guided and by reservation only. Responses to emails can be a little cold, but it\u2019s absolutely worth it to gain access to this little-known gem. <\/p>\n\n
French Riviera vacations, don\u2019t miss Villa Kerylos (Kerylos) in Beaulieu-sur-mer, Greek villa par excellence<\/h2>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n
![\"Villa](\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Villa-Kerylos.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n![\"Villa-Ephrussi](\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Villa-Ephrussi-de-Rothschild-Cap-Ferrat-Cote-dAzur.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n![\"Cabanon](\"https:\/\/magazine.prestigevillarental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cabane-Le-Corbusier.jpg\")
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