My regular readers would remember my post from earlier this year when I visited Villa Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild in the pouring rain. As promised I returned in full sunshine and, unsurprisingly, loved every second of roaming around the grounds and gardens.
Being so hot and sunny I decided to spent the time I had outside, taking in the beauty and sheer opulence of this amazing Villa and its surrounding gardens.
There are ornamental sculptures galore, but these here caught my eye.
The green mosaic pavement is stunning, especially with the sun hitting on it.
There are 9 sections to the gardens. Sevres, spanish, french, florentine, stone, japanese, provencal, exotic and rose garden. Each has its own charm. It was beautiful to see how people used the gardens. Some would simply walk around, others would sit on steps and have something to eat. There were people having photo shoots. The Villa is often used for weddings so a lot of engagement and wedding photography goes on there.
Love the walkways and stairs leading to different sections of the gardens.
Now, just imagine for a moment you are walking in your garden and when you look to the right, you see this view!!! Incredible, no?
A beautiful alcove with this fountain, tucked away amongst the gardens.
The exotic garden was one of my favourites. I LOVED these rose succulents.
It was nice taking off my Birkenstocks and standing in the water to take this photograph.
Look at these beautiful fish?
What fascinates me most is the out of this world vista and greenery surrounding the Villa and gardens.
Once again, I decided to leave the photography of the inside of the Villa for another day. It’s impossible to do it all in one go. Here’s just a taster of what you’ll find inside.
In the summer there’s a wonderful tearoom inside and outside and you’ll also find a book – and gift shop.
The mandatory last photo.
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the difference between the Villa and gardens in January in the rain and in its full glory in July in full sunshine.
I’m still suffering from the shocking weather we’re experiencing here in London in July and my only consolation is to look at these photos and remind myself of what it felt like to have been there less than a week ago. I hope some of you are having better weather conditions. Have a great weekend.
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21 Comments
It looks so beautiful, I love the walkways especially, heavenly!
Thank you Emma. The walkways are so romantic and special. The whole place is….
It’s absolutely stunning and a place I’d love to visit one day especially in summer when the cafés open. I do remember you visiting in the rain so it was nice to see it in all it’s summer glory. xx
You would love the tea room , both inside and outside. Yes, am glad I’ve recorded this special place both in summer and winter xx
What a wonderful vista all around. I especially love the views of the tranquil blue water. And all of that sculpted greenery. Ooh. I can tell why you love Villa Béatrice as much as you do 🙂
Gxx
Can you imagine having that vista in your garden and from the Villa?
Everything is just so beautiful. Honestly the photos don’t do it any justice. It’s not possible to photograph the relationship of where everything is to each other.
Thanks Gerard x
Those views are breathtaking. Lovely to see the gardens in the sunshine.
Yes, don’t know what’s happened to the weather here – kids’ sports day today was a total washout!
It’s funny because I think it’s the best place to meet up with friends, have a little picnic in the gardens or tea in the tea rooms. Can you imagine a more beautiful place?
Oh I remember the rainy shots, these are even better Tina. Wow what a mansion and gardens, would love to just have a walk around the grounds.
Thanks for your sweet message – feeling better now, but it was a rough week. Take care and hopefully I’ll be basking in the provencial sunshine this Friday.
Axxx
Ha. The rainy shots had a certain romanticism to them but the sunshine beats everything hands down. You’ll soon be in the region.
Hope you’ve fully recovered by now xx
The views! That’s what I like most, the garden and the views! And welcome to the Birkenstock club, 25 years after leaving Germany I got a pair again this summer. But…in gold! The tricky thing here is, once you start you don’t want to take them off ..never again:-) I hope the weather is much better by now! xx
The views are healing. I feel completely calm once I’m there.. I hope one day you will visit!
Hahaha, you forget I’m German and have been wearing Birkenstock long before they became ‘cool.
I can’t live without mine and have new ones most years. xx
Oh Tina, I need to go there, those grounds are absolutely magnificent! What a difference the weather makes. Can’t wait to see the inside. xx
I hope one day you’ll get there x
The views of this place are stunning! That blue water! Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed your sunfilled tour 🙂 xD
Thanks Doris…. stunning is the right word. Pleasure x
Ohhhh those views, Tina! And the palm trees & succulents are stunning too. And the pale pink façade… <3 Thanks for taking off your Birks to take a picture for us. This place is definitely gorgeous in rain ànd sunshine!
Oh, Judith please try to visit next time you’re in the area. You are such a succulents fan and you will not want to leave…. promise…. so much nicer than the Jardin D’Exotique. Well, x100
wow! I remember that post. What a difference, it is really beautiful. Good for you to return when sunny and in full bloom. The pink hue of the facade is gorgeous. And the view is breathtaking. I really need to go to Nice, but then again, there are so many places I still would like to visit. Wish I could travel for a living…
Ha. I can see you travelling for a living. Many do so.. go and read the 4 hrs working week:-)
If you ever get to Nice you simply MUST visit the villa and gardens. Just amazing in every way. Can’t wait to go back!
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