Castles and palaces on the Côte d'Azur

Castles and palaces
Nice

Colline du Chateau – Castle Hill

Colline du Château, also known as the Castle Hill, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nice. It was here that the city of Nice was founded around 500 BC.
Monaco

Prince’s Palace of Monaco

The Prince’s Palace of Monaco is, today, a symbol of the rich heritage and modern timeliness of the Grimaldi family, a beacon of tradition and luxury in the heart of the French Riviera.
Villefranche-sur-Mer

The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer

The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer is a bastioned fortress that houses the mayor's office, an outdoor stage, decorative gardens and 3 museums.
Saint-Tropez

The Citadel of Saint-Tropez

Visit the historic Citadel of Saint-Tropez, a City-must-Xee attraction on the French Riviera.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Villa La Fleur du Cap – Lo Scoglietto

Among the many beautiful and prestigious Belle Époque villas on the French Riviera, villa La Fleur du Cap – or Lo Scoglietto as it used to be called – is one of the most beautiful.
Cap d'Ail

Villa Camélias

The beautiful villa from the Belle Époque period – Villa Camélias – is a beautiful mirror of Cap d'ail's culture and history.
Cagnes-sur-Mer

Grimaldi Castle in Haut-de-Cagnes

The impressive Grimaldi Castle in Haute-de-Cagnes from 1309, today serves as a museum of art and of the olive tree.
Monaco

Monte Carlo Casino

The Casino Monte Carlo is one of the most iconic buildings in Monaco. You really feel the presence of history when you approach probably the most famous casino in the world,
Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Villa Kérylos

The Greek Villa Kérylos is inspired by the lavish villas of ancient Greece, but built in the early 20th century. The villa is today a national monument with a magnificent sight and located right next to the sea in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Antibes

The Villa Eilenroc

The elegant and opulent Villa Eilenroc, in Antibes, had its heyday during the famous period, which the French refer to as “La Belle Époque” and is today open to the public.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the Riviera's most beautiful palaces filled with artworks, gourmet experiences and stunning views of the Mediterranean sea from the villa's 9 gardens.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Domaine des Courmettes

Domaine des Courmettes is located at the foot of the Pic de Courmettes at an altitude of 850m and is a great starting point for both picnics and hiking.
Cannes

Fort Royal & “The Man with the Iron Mask”

At Fort Royal, the legendary Man with the Iron Mask was imprisoned for 11 years. Today, the fort houses the Cannes Sea Museum and is a city-must-xee gem.
Nice

Villa Masséna museum

Villa Masséna is an architectural jewel from the Belle Epoque period and today houses a museum of the history of Nice and the memorabilia of Napoleon.
Antibes

Chateau de la Garoupe

Château de la Garoupe, this magnificent property was for ten years a part of a legal settlement, but sold in December 2024 for € 65 million.
Nice

Casino Palais de la Mediteranée

This is one of the most beautiful palaces on the Promenade des Anglais and an architectural testimony to the Art-Deco period from the beginning of the 20th century
Nice

Lascaris Palace

In the heart of the old town on rue Droite lies this extraordinary mansion. It is a true monument in the French Baroque style, decorated with frescoes, luxuriously furnished rooms and ..
Antibes

Château de la Croë

Watch the fantastic video of Roman Abramovich's Château de la Croë, that he has spent more than 33 million euros on restoring.
Antibes

Fort Carré

Fort Carré is one of Antibes’ historic landmarks and offers many experiences in one visit. The walk alone from Port Vauban, through the...
Saint-Jeannet

Castle of Castellet · Saint-Jeannet

Northwest of Baou de St. Jeannet is located Chateau du Castellet. The castle is today a ruin and hides a legend about an alchemist and secret gold.
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