The seaside town of Alpes-Maritimes, Beaulieu-sur-Mer is located between Nice and Monaco in the east of Cap Ferrat. At only ten kilometers from Nice, it is nestled in the heart of lush vegetation, surrounded by palm trees. On its beautiful beaches, the temperatures are mild all year, and it is possible to enjoy the sun, and the many water activities on offer.
Formerly, the resort was frequented by the greatest crowned heads and enjoying a special aura. At the mercy of walks, one can still find traces of this illustrious past with the presence of luxurious properties or beautiful gardens. City Beaulieu-sur-Mer has retained its original architecture, bringing a certain charm and an appreciable calm along the French Riviera.
Site occupied since prehistoric times, as evidenced by traces of human presence found around, Beaulieu-sur-Mer has preserved this rich history to forge its reputation exciting city.
The typical architecture of the Belle Epoque and the numerous vestiges of its glorious past are there to offer a very singular beauty to this Mediterranean city.
You can follow the route to learn more about the riches and follies of this prosperous period; brochure available for download from the website and to collect from the Tourist Information Office.
Another route is aimed at plant lovers: a botanical walk through the streets of the city, allowing you to discover an incredible variety of local and exotic species.
The small town of 92 ha also contains other treasures:
Villa Kérylos, built by Emmanuel Pontremoli at the beginning of the 20th century at the request of Théodore Reinach. On its rocky promontory, it overlooks the Mediterranean and offers visitors a style modeled on the villas of ancient Greece. Listed as a Historic Monument, it is full of frescoes evoking Greek mythology and other artistic splendors. Of particular note is the peristyle, a square courtyard surrounded by white marble columns and frescoes inspired by Attic vases.
The May villa, from the beginning of the 19th century, houses the music and arts conservatory. In particular, you can discover rooms there, such as Diane's salon, the little love room, or even the judgment room of Paris, classified as Historic Monuments. It can be visited during Heritage Days.
The casino, combining 1930s charm and contemporary art, is an opportunity to enjoy numerous events, taste tasty cuisine and try out slot machines or other traditional gaming tables.
The Sancta-Maria-de-Olivo chapel, from the 11th century, regularly hosts exhibitions.
Finally, the Berlugan André Cane heritage museum will allow you to follow the evolution of the small hamlet into a thriving town, through photos, postcards, ceramics and Roman coins, anecdotes from the Belle Epoque, tools and many other surprising discoveries.
But Beaulieu-sur-Mer, it also has beaches and a port, like Fourmis Bay, a family beach offering an incomparable view of the Greek villa Kérylos. Larger, Petite Afrique offers a play area for children and a beach volleyball court.
Sports enthusiasts can hike from the town or take advantage of the activities offered by the tennis club and the yacht club.
It's hard not to succumb to one of the many cultural or sporting events organized by the town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the streets and port of the seaside town are constantly buzzing.
In June, Beaulieu-sur-Mer celebrates Saint Peter's Day by focusing on fishing and its traditions. This is the opportunity to attend an exhibition of boats or photos of local fishing.
At the beginning of August, in Beaulieu-la-Nuit, a festival of current music allows you to attend concerts by the greatest musicians of our time. Coming from all over the world, they offer shows of all musical genres.
Every year in September, the city hosts the Beaulieu Classic Festival. The opportunity to attend prestigious concerts and appreciate the greatest classical musicians from around the world.
Every first weekend of September, the city comes alive for its Patronal Festival, with tributes to elders, boules competitions, or even rides and dancing evenings.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a town surrounded by small towns which each have their particularity, their story to tell, through their architecture and fabulous landscapes. Many activities are offered: discovery trails, museums and villas, water activities, hiking trails, beaches, shows, workshops, shops and crafts, markets...
