The daughter of a wealthy European banker, Beatrice Ephrussi
de Rothschild led a privileged life, and
inheriting a vast fortune from her late father and unable to conceive children
of her own she dedicated her life to building the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de
Rothschild.
Construction began in 1907, prior to this Beatrice dismissed
many of Frances fine architects including the architect of the famous Petit
Palais and New Sorbonne to name a few. The now prestigious Jacques Marcel
Auburtin has the privilege oppu7rtunity of designing and overseeing the
construction until 1912 when it was finally completed.
Beatrice Ephrussi de
Rothschild
This beautiful Villa constructed in the luxurious town of
Cap Ferrat during the early 1900’s is one of the most iconic attractions on the
Cote d’Azur.
The Villa is set within nine magnificent gardens redesigned
in 1934 by Louis Marchand. When the gardens were first created in 1907 it took
a daunting 7 years due to the inconvenient land formation chosen to construct
the villa. Since 1934 the nine gardens have been themed which compliance with
the villa as it has been created using a miss match of architectural styles and
interior design. This perhaps in keeping with the modern and eccentric
characteristics of Beatrice.
French Garden
Spanish Garden
In 1933, one year before her death Beatrice gave her villa
and sought after collection of porcelains, paintings and furniture to the Académie des Beaux-Arts. In the 21st
Century the collections are still on display within Villa Rothschild and
are referred to as the Rothschild style.
There are many events and wedding ceremonies held at the
villa each year such as the Roses and Plants Festival, A day with the Baroness.
As Property Consultants specialising in the South of France
we appreciate the architectural beauty of Villa Rothschild along with its
phenomenal picturesque gardens. We are very familiar with the villa’s beauty
having properties situated close by.
No comments:
Post a Comment