Belle Epoque style: Mansions and Townhouses on the French Riviera
The Belle Époque style is a symbol of architecture on the French Riviera. Just look up and you'll see the imprint of this period that shaped the Riviera as we know it today. A style that was both abundant and elegant, it allowed architects to rival each other in creativity. Savills real estate experts know every secret of this architecture, which can be visited every day, in the open air, from the streets of Nice to those of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Discover our unique and exclusive portfolio of houses and mansions typical of this era, dotted along the French Riviera coastline.
Buying a Belle Époque property on the French Riviera
Buying a Belle Époque villa on the French Riviera means embracing an entire lifestyle. Beyond an architectural style characterised by creativity and ornamentation visible from the street, such as caryatids, frescoes, pediments and colonnades, the Belle Époque style draws inspiration from ancient architectural elements, whether classical, Gothic, Baroque or Renaissance, to create a new and original construction.It's a refined, bourgeois blend that symbolizes the wealth of those who commissioned the buildings.
The apartments and villas are richly ornamented, the facades are elaborate and the properties offer owners an exceptional living environment. Properties showcase their past that runs parallel to the rich history of today's dynamic French Riviera region.
Savills French Riviera guides you on a timeless tour in prime real estate, where elegance and prestige, two inseparable characteristics of the French Riviera, align.
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The finest Belle Époque ad dresses on the French Riviera
The French Riviera is brimming with historic properties that symbolise this prosperous period.
In Nice Mont Boron, the Château de l'Anglais stands out for its eccentric, exotic, even fanciful architecture, commissioned by Robert Smith, the famous "Anglais", colonel of the British Engineers in India.
In Nice, on Cimiez hill, the Regina Palace, once home to Queen Victoria, with its richly ornate facades is a statement in luxury.
In Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is inspired by the Italian Renaissance. The imposing dimensions of both the villa, with its pink columns in Verona marble, and its formal gardens, reflect the ambition of this residence.
In Beaulieu-sur-Mer, the Villa Kerylos embodies Théodore Reinach's love and admiration for ancient Greece. Every detail of the villa, from the materials including marble and mosaics to the objects, is carefully thought out to offer an authentic immersion in the Greek islands of 5th century BC.
Cities that were the birthplace of the distinctive style that so strongly contributes to the charms of the French Riviera.
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Savills, specialist in prestige real estate on the French Riviera
Savills French Riviera is the ideal partner for those looking for an exceptional luxury home. Regardless of criteria or pricing we offer a tailor made service to help you find the property of your dreams that meets your requirements. When you choose Savills, you benefit from the expertise of a real estate network founded in 1855, with over 700 agencies worldwide.
With over 20 years' experience in luxury real estate on the French Riviera, Savills French Riviera stands out for its range of Belle Époque properties and historic homes. Our eight offices, strategically located in key areas such as Saint Tropez, Cannes, Beaulieu sur Mer, Cap d'Antibes, Nice, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, Terre Blanche, and Valbonne, present a rigorous selection of exceptional and internationally sought after properties, and are supported by a dedicated team of skilled real estate agents each with excellent understanding and experience of the real estate market in France.
Contact our team if you have any questions about our Belle Époque properties, whether an apartment, house private historic residence or to discuss your real estate project and specific requirements. You can contact the dedicated Savills team by email, telephone or WhatsApp. We look forward to working with you to realise the real estate project of your dreams on the French Riviera
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