Villa front view and the fountain
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Beautiful architecture of a famous villa in French Riviera

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The full name of this famous villa is Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. It is a renowned landmark near Nice, Cote d’Azur, France. Built more than 100 years ago, this palace is a museum now.

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The mansion is located on the picturesque peninsula Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. French Riviera has a very nice climate and attracted many famous and rich in the 20th century. There are a few other examples of gorgeous villas nearby – Villa Kerylos and Villa des Cedres.

The building itself is quite nice, designed in the Italian Tuscan palazzo style. The gardens are huge and include several distinct sections. This estate sits on top of the hill and overlooks the Mediterranean sea. The views are absolutely stunning and picture-perfect.

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Villa Ehprussi south-facing fountain
Looking East from the villa balcony at Mediterranian sea
Pink stucco colors and decor of the building
Palazzo style architecture
Architectural elements of building decoration
Large arched windows and the porch overlooking the gardens
Statue and pretty windows of the villa
Villa Ephrussi as viewed from the garden
Large pine tree and a garden path,the villa is seen in the distance
Scenic landscaped grounds of the villa
Arches and columns make this villa so unique
A closer look at the south facade
Bougainvillea blooming at the villa
Amazing red flowering bougainvillea and pink colors of the palazzo complement each other
Mountains and sea landscape – scenic French Riviera
Intricate wrought iron on the windows
The symmetrical architecture of the Villa Ephrussi

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