Belle Epoque Villa Along The French Riviera Revels In Its Glamorous Past

When this elegant Roquebrune-Cap-Martin villa was built in the 1920s the French Riviera was already a coveted destination for the world’s wealthy and artistic.

The belle epoque had fueled tastes for opulence and lavishness. Clear blue Mediterranean waters, hillside landscapes and the mild climate drew inspiration-seeking writers, artists and intellectuals. Roquebrune-Cap Martin’s grand hotel was a summer holiday destination for the likes of Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria.