The Villa Kerylos, an original reconstruction of an Ancient Greek stately home, was built at the turn of the 20th century on the rocky headland in the Bay of Les Fourmis, in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Its owner, Théodore Reinach, a statesman and passionate Hellenist, wanted to make a dream come true: to create a holiday home in the style of the villas on the island of Delos. After meeting the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli, he was able to complete his project with brilliant results. Their collaboration led to a work of equal intellectual and artistic value, combining the splendour of Ancient Greece and the modern comfort of a Belle Époque villa.
This exceptional achievement, a true tribute to Greek civilisation, invites visitors to admire the sumptuous decorations in precious materials such as marble, exotic wood, bronze and ivory. Furniture, crockery and fabrics adorn the ground floor state rooms, and the upstairs bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. In the centre of the villa, the large inner courtyard is decorated with 12 Carrara marble columns. Frescoes and mosaics celebrate the legends of the gods of Ancient Greece.
The Mediterranean on its doorstep and the majestic Èze cliffs as a backdrop further enhance this surprising and delightful architectural gem. Its name adds to its charm: Kerylos means "Halcyon", a mythological kingfisher-like bird that was thought to be a good omen.
| Opening times | Monday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Friday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 04:45 PM |
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| Address | Rue Gustave Eiffel, Beaulieu-sur-Mer |
| Telephone | +33 4 93 01 01 44 |
| Official site | www.villakerylos.fr |
