Fun things to do in Beaulieu-sur-Mer: 14 fun attractions and activities

I was absolutely amazed by this villa — I didn’t even have enough time to take everything in. There’s so much to see, every detail catches your eye. Everything is done with such taste, and it’s a timeless design — you could easily live in these interiors even today. I truly enjoyed my visit.

Amazing experience! The visitor is submerged into a fantasy of living like a Greek god, but with contemporary to the 20th century comforts. Allover very fine and stylish neogreek interior is decorated with the real museum collection of antiques. The views from every window are very picturesque and poetic. Beautiful heritage of a famous archaeologist Theodore Reinach is now accessible for any curious and enthusiastic visitor.

A stunning villa with incredible architecture and attention to detail. The interiors and the seaside location make it a truly unique experience. Definitely worth the visit.

As someone who already visited Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, I wasn't blown away. It is beautiful, however, I don't think I would come again. The price is maybe too high.

Lovely Greek oasis on the French Riviera, really nice decorations, interesting idea behind it, spectacular views from its windows, quiet and unique. I truly recommend! Beaulieu-sur-mer is a gem!

A very exquisite, elegant villa with fine detailed works and every room is a treasure chest. Visiting this place is a must when in Cote d'Azur.

Magnificent villa in a breathtaking location - for lovers of arts and beauty !

This was the highlight of our entire trip, take a short bus ride from Beaulieu Sur Mer, it's worth loading Lignes Dazur as this can be used on both bus and trams in the area. Entry is up hill so I recommend comfortable shoes and clothing as there is quite a lot of walking to appreciate the villa and garden in full. Entry fee is 13 Euros per adult which is very reasonable considering there is no time limit and you can stroll round and appreciate the beautiful interior and exterior. They offer a guide device in several different languages, they do require a identification for these to be provided but it is very informative and provides detailed guides throughout each area which is numbered to ensure you are able to take in the history. Upstairs there is a short film about Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. The gardens are beautiful, each have different themes and a wide range of unique plants, flowers, statues and photo perfect views.

It's location for a luxury villa cannot be battered. You have stunning views of two bays from this elevated position a hundred or so feet above the sea. The villa is beautifully built and well maintained with interesting gardens which are beautiful with huge numbers of plants, water features and colourful flowers. Even though the villa was only built in 1912 it feels due to the workmanship, especially the masonry carvings that it was built a hundred or so years earlier. It's not a particularly large residence (unlike Waddesdon Manor in England). This I understand was their 'winter residence' which I could quite happily live in! The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky, no breeze. It is truly a magical place

Beautiful gardens with a stunning villa. Very tranquil settings for various style gardens offering plenty of shade. Inside the villa the rooms are carefully displayed with lovely paintings and antique furniture. A must to visit , highly recommended.

An absolutely stunning villa—perfectly designed, full of emotions and history. Every detail, from the elegant interiors to the breathtaking gardens, is flawless. A true gem of the Riviera and an unforgettable experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely stunning. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the most beautiful and memorable places to visit on the French Riviera. If you’re anywhere near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, make the time to go. The villa was built in the early 1900s by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild. It’s filled with antiques, artwork, and rare porcelain, but the real highlight is outside. The gardens are on another level. There are nine of them, each with a different theme. The French garden has a beautiful fountains. The gardens are serene and beautifully designed. Every turn feels like a new discovery. What makes it even more special is the view. On one side, you see the Bay of Villefranche. On the other, the Bay of Beaulieu. You feel surrounded by water and sky, with the gardens stretching out in front of you. The villa itself is very well preserved. You get a strong sense of the baroness’s personality and taste. The audio guide is included with admission and adds just the right amount of detail without feeling too long. Plan to spend at least an hour and a half here. There’s also a café if you want to stop for a drink or a light bite. If you’re driving, try to arrive early since parking is limited. You can also get here easily by bus or taxi from nearby towns like Nice or Monaco. Whether you’re into history, architecture, gardens, or just beautiful places, this is worth every minute.

This beautiful belle epoch villa belonged to the Rothschild family. The villa is still originally furnished. The second highlight besides the villa are the gardens: nine separate gardens focus on roses, cacti, japanese plants, or succulents. There is a tearoom and a restaurant on site. Stunning views of the coast.

another gorgeous location - vast, lush gardens you can get lost in, absolutely stunning views and the villa itself is a testament to the endurance of luxury architecture and the human need for pleasure. moderately busy during midday/afternoon, but absolutely not a problem.

A beautiful sandy beach open for the public. The train station is immediately above the beach so there is a good and fast public transport to the location. There are also quite a few bars, restaurants and beach bars around, though there is not a market place in sight. We went there in the afternoon and the water was very dirty, maybe it was due to the sea currents, not sure.

Quiet beach compared to the main sand strip in the area. Self cleaning toilet close by, two showers and huge parking area. Water was clean and calm, very relaxing with few people around.

Great beach with a mix of sand and pebbles, mostly public and refreshingly free from pushy sunbed vendors. It’s fairly small and can get crowded, but when we visited, there was plenty of space. The crystal-clear water is perfect for snorkeling - just watch out, as I did get nipped by a fish!

Clear water, sandy beach. Some buffet around to take drinks and food. You can rent paddle to enjoy Villefranche. Perfect location in SoF

Heaven on earth! What i personally loved was that the beach is little small pepples and not sand, some may not like this but it was a life saver as we went for a walk around the town after having a beach day and we wernt covered in sand, the small pepples washed off so easily and they are not uncomfortable, we sunbathed and were swimming in the water every 15-20 minutes. The water is as clear as glass and so warm! Lots if little fish around it is perfect for snorkelling! Will definately visit again!

A calm and peaceful beach, perfect for relaxing or a quiet swim. The area is clean and well maintained, with paid parking and toilets available nearby. Just be mindful of jellyfish (méduses) at certain times of the year. Overall, a lovely spot to unwind by the sea.

Nice beach, temperature was ok. Lots of people but doesn’t feel crowded.

Unusual small chapel with masterly cocteau chalk drawings. It requires only a quick visit in what can be cramped surrounds if there is a group there at the same time. Why though, why, this strange obsession to prohibit taking photos?

The worst welcome in the world. This is not a Chapel as the prison guard TOLD us. Ita galerie whit a fee to enter. Not worth it. Go else where.

Very nice place to walk and visit while visiting the Dock. Some really colourful exhibitions and a good stroll up a hill and to the Fort. A meeting point for excursions to Monaco 🇲🇨 and Nice before going back to a boat. They're is a figurine museum, an art museum and a historical museum from the era of the second world War. There were also public toilet at the top of the hill. Also some public turrets to look out from to see the view of the sea.

A vey nice and historic visit. Proceeds go to fishermen’s retirement fund.

So beautiful inside, mesmerising... open until 6pm. Strictly no photos inside. Entry fee is €3. Small space but totally worth a visit.

Amazing location , beautiful view. .I would highly recommend it.

Good place..beautiful churc..in villefranch..clean city...cool..calm..classic...

Very enjoyable evening from the check-in to the gaming (Black Jack). Friendly staff, affordable drinks, and nice enough to let my wife sit at the table while she learned and I played.

This casino was the worst i have ever seen. As a tourist, nobody are willing to help you. Some staff can not speak English. Really bad experience and never recommend anyone

Arbitrarily turned away for ‘dress code’ despite being dressed in a similar fashion to those inside. Not an easy place to get to so an expensive waste of time.

Went to Sky Beach for Dia de los muertos, music was crazy good, but they were out of Spritz and the volume was just too low. Too bad

Sky Beach - elitist and arrogant. Beaulieu is a beautiful spot on the French Riviera - nestled in between Nice and Monaco - with lots of chic style but still retaining the quaintness of a smaller village This is our third visit here and we decided to treat ourselves to a night out at Sky Beach, part of the Casino. We arrived at about 10pm and it was just getting going, it’s a lovely outdoor setting and the music is funky. I’ve never seen so many bottles of spirits, champagne and rose wine taken to tables with fireworks!! We had a few glasses of rose and vodka and then suddenly a big party of guests arrived and our seats were needed to accommodate them - I kindly offered to move along to the next table but was told that we needed to settle our bill and go - as these tables were for bottles and high spenders. I will never forget the gesture of the manager Lin telling his minion that he needed to get rid of us - sweep to the exit !! Never again will we visit this elitist and arrogant place ... and please sack Lin, he’s a disgrace. He was more than happy to welcome us when we arrived when the club was quiet but couldn’t wait to get rid of us when his high rollers arrived Thank you for your apologetic response, I appreciate it. Trying to be constructive here, it just needed one of team there (and there were many) to explain this to us earlier in the evening when it was quieter or suggest we move to the bar from the ‘bottle’ table. To ask us to settle the bill and leave is not the way to treat any customer. The manager Lin is not a calm person and does not spread calm in his team, I observed him during the evening. He was incredibly disrespectful to us. You will see other similar comments in the reviews. He needs some serious feedback on how to treat customers

Nice spot, the open-air lounge bar is lively (pretty much the only place open late between Nice&Monaco in the summer). Reasonable cocktails, happy dance music, generally classy environment close to the beach.

The best casino I've ever visited in my life. Great staff. Always offer drinks. No crowd. It has windows (!!) with a great view! Smoking room with slots. Must visit place in this area.

This is a really nice beach with clear water and a great vibe, perfect for relaxing or going for a swim. Just be aware that it can get quite busy, especially in the afternoon or on weekends. If you’re looking for a quieter spot, it’s best to go early in the day. Still, definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!

A small and quiet beach with a great view, with a special place for kids right in front of the lifeguard’s tower.

The water was very dirty — we swam only once and didn’t want to go back in. The beach itself was quite clean and we didn’t notice any bad smell, but the water quality was awful. Don’t recommend it. ✊🏻

A far more tranquil beach compared with the main beach in Nice. Here it's a semi Sandy beach (course sand) which is far nicer than a pebble beach. However, the U.K. Sandy beaches such as Bournemouth are so, so much better.

Nice small beach with sand ans nice view. There is plenty of space where you can lay with your personal mat, or by the restaurant and pay 20 eur per day for a sunbed.

One of not many not-stone beaches on Côte d'Azur, but with not so clean water. Not very crowded, so good for rest

Clear water, busy and stinky smell. Beware of jellyfish, saw a few.

Had a great first experience at e-foiling with Jim. He’s a great coach…patient, encouraging, and focused on making sure you have a successful experience. I’m definitely returning for more fun!!

Had a great morning out on Sea-Doo Jet Ski’s with Louis. He lead us down from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to Monaco and back. During the time we enjoyed a swim in the beautiful blue, warm water, plus returned with a close up view of the Mega Super Yachts anchored off shore. High recommend, good English, was easy to book and good knowledge and communication during tour. Thank you.

My partner and I had the absolute BEST time on the Jet Skis with the Cap Ferrat Watersports team - Our Jet Ski instructor Jordan was amazing, he was fun, attentive, informative and a good laugh, he made the already insane experience even better, and with his hour long tour along the beautiful coast of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Monaco, Eze and even a glimse of Italy created a life long memory for us that was worth every penny. Could not recommend enough, and we will be back for sure!

I definitely recommend this place.❤️❤️❤️ I wanted to learn wakeboard but I was sure I would never actually learn. Luca (the instructor) promised me I will. 🤗🤗🤗Guys at the second lesson I stand-up, at the third I stray actually to go.🥳🥳🥳🤩🤩🤩 Luca is the best instructor ever. Also all the ta is very nice, smiling and helpful.😃😃😃 If you want to have fun and learn or enjoy some wakeboard, ask for Luca at the cap ferrat watersport. He is the best. Thank you Luca for teaching me the impossible 🙏🙏🙏

Did paddle boarding there using French Riviera pass. The guy simply was welcoming, gave some instructions. Good place to spend some time in water, you could opt for kayaking as well.

Very nice location with some nice toys (paddle boards, jetskis…) and some nice options (such as being towed by a powerboat on a 3 seater buoy) but the staff does not realize they exist thanks to customers. They are terrible, especially the boat captain, super rude and too cool for you.

Had an amazing wakeboard and foilboard session. Great equipment and instructor!

A lovely and very old church in the centre of Ville Franche. A peaceful place to wander around and admire the history of this place. A window into history.

A marvelous very old church right in the middle of old town. Still functional so be quiet. A bit dark and chilly inside but the paintings, iconography, statues and plaques, tombs from ancient times, are always amazing. Imagine how long it's been sitting there like that, how many different eyes, difference circumstances out of the front door, have seen just what you're seeing, rubbed it with their hands. Puts you in your place as a human being in this place, at this time, in a long, long line of humans.

We were only able to see outside due to the time we found it, but outside is a lovely little square with a tree and seating.

A quiet peaceful stop on my day trip to Villefranche

Hearing each morning at 7am and 8am the curch bells even 30 times, is not cool at all in vacation.

Nice church in the middle.of.the nice town of Villefranche sur mer.

Nice place..good villefranch

The beach was okay overall. It has small pebbles, which can be a bit annoying if you're expecting soft sand. However, the views are absolutely stunning and make up for it! Perfect for those who appreciate a scenic spot to relax

Beautiful small beach with warm water but the water was not as clean as in photos view was great it was calm bit of nudity as well but no restrictions for burkini as it is not sand beach children were not big fan because they couldn’t make their sand castles

The view and atmosphere is amazing. Really worth to see the combination of cliffs, trees, and sea. The water is quite warm at the end of June. From distant, it seems a very beautiful sea but it is not. The sea is full of garbage like woods, napkins and it is not definitely crystal blue; it is has a muddy colour. And the smell, there is a nasty smell always. We had a one day holiday so we had to hire a sun-bed, and we think that it is definitely not to worth to spend too much since we could not swim properly only lie down on the sun-beds. I am wondering why this beautiful place is ruined like this it is a shame!

Small pebbles beach, a nice calm bay, and a restaurant/cafe/bar nearby.

It is an amazing beach with Cristal clear water and amazing views. You have option to rent a beach bed which makes the experience luxurious and relaxing.

most beautiful beach! so quite and calming

Gorgeous view Water is not very clean

Quiet beach with great, clean water. Rocks hurt though but if you’ve good blood circulation it won’t hurt for you. Clean beach too

Much less busy than the main beach, however not sandy so hard on the feet, and check the wind direction. Otherwise it's rather pleasant and well protected with shade from the harbour wall.

I really like this beach, super quiet and beautiful

Long way to go up and down to catch transportation, the beach is clean but rocky.

Very nice hidden beach where the water is clear and the fishes swim around you.

Lonely locals beach. Villefranche-sur-Mur is the most beautiful town.

Fun calm beach with not to heavy waves

A nice stop along the stroll of villages

This isn't a museum, its a private house.

A very beautiful pink villa. Not open for the public, but it's on the popular walk so worth take a look :)

Lovely to look at from outside only..

The place is on a public footpath so you don't need tickets or was queues.

Very nice, worth walking if you get to the area.

It's a very pretty house on a beautiful walk but it's not open to the public

It is a great park and it is nice for just a small stroll among the olive trees. I saw a concert that was dedicated to Josephine Baker there and it made me love this park even more.

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(Translated by Google) Pretty garden, beautiful olive grove, however surrounded by the railway and the seaside road. Very nice summer night programming, like last night on TNN which presented the Marivaux event. (Original) Joli jardin, belle oliveraie, cependant ceinturé par la voie ferrée et la route du bord de mer. Très belle programmation nocturne estivale, comme hier soir le TNN qui présentait l’épreuve de Marivaux.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and relaxing place. You can stroll or rest in the shelter of the pine trees. This summer there was a very well organized festival with a very interesting line up. (Original) Endroit magnifique et reposant. Vous pouvez flâner ou vous reposer à l'abri des pins. Cet été à eu lieu un festival très bien organisé et avec une line up très intéressante.

(Translated by Google) Magical place in the most beautiful town in France. A haven of peace in nature. A surprising view of the sea. Very well maintained (Original) Endroit magique de la plus belle commune de France . Écrin de paix dans la nature . Une vue surprenante sur la mer . Très bien entretenu

(Translated by Google) Superb place with Kassav in concert... you can't do better (Original) Lieu superbe avec Kassav en concert ... on ne peut pas faire mieux

(Translated by Google) Beautiful quiet place, unfortunately dogs are not allowed. Which I can understand given the behavior of many dog ​​owners who never pick up their droppings. So, everyone toasts. (Original) Bel endroit calme, hélas interdit aux chiens. Ce que je peux comprendre au vu du comportement de beaucoup de maîtres de chiens qui ne ramassent jamais leurs déjections. Ainsi, tout le monde trinque.

(Translated by Google) A fabulous way to discover the often forgotten past of this little corner of paradise. Created from the research of Berlugans who have been passionate about history and archeology for over a century, it offers a look at each era, from the Paleolithic to the Belle Époque, including the peasant hamlet and the small 19th century fishing port. century. To be discovered by letting yourself be guided by the enthusiasts who run it and bring it to life. (Original) Un fabuleux moyen de découvrir le passé souvent oublié de ce petit coin de paradis. Créé à partir des recherches de berlugans passionnés d'histoire et d'archeologie depuis plus d'un siècle, il offre un regard sur chaque époque, du paléolithique à la Belle Époque en passant par le hameau paysan et le petit port de pêche du XIXème siècle. A découvrir en se laissant guidé par les passionnés qui le tiennent et le font vivre.

(Translated by Google) Perfect for learning more about our beautiful town of Beaulieu! (Original) Parfait pour en apprendre d'avantage sur notre belle ville de Beaulieu!

(Translated by Google) The local heritage is well highlighted. (Original) Le patrimoine local est bien mis en valeur.

(Translated by Google) An original approach to Beaulieu! (Original) Une approche originale de Beaulieu !

(Translated by Google) In this nice little museum which traces the history of Beaulieu and the people who lived there, we learn lots of things about the town and discover many interesting little historical objects! And it's free! Just push the door! (Original) Dans ce sympathique petit musée qui retrace l'histoire de Beaulieu et des personnes qui ont y ont vécu, on apprend plein de choses sur la ville et on découvre de nombreux petits objets historiques intéressants ! Et c'est gratuit ! Il suffit de pousser la porte !