Friday, October 4, 2013

Villa Ephrussi Rothschild

Former home of Beatrice de Rothschild, who married Maurice Ephrussi, cousin of Charles Ephrussi, whose immense art collection included the netsuke of The Hare with the Golden Eyes.  This mansion houses Beatrice's own vast collection of art.  Built up high on the narrowest part of the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, the villa has stunning views of the sea.  Acres of gardens and musical fountains evoke the opulent life style of the wealthy during the Belle Époque.

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