12 April 2022 | Culture
Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu sur Mer
Villa Kerylos, ideally located on the shores of the Mediterranean along the Bay of Ants with a view of the Gulf of Saint-Hospice, in Beaulieu sur Mer, is a reproduction of a Greek villa on the island of Delos dating from the 2nd century. by JC.
It is not only the construction but also the furnishing, the decoration which restores all the nobility of the Greek villas. The decoration and furniture were designed especially for the villa between 1902 and 1908. The materials are noble, the decoration is sumptuous with several frescoes inspired by Greek mythology. The Galerie des Antiques has an important collection of Greco-Roman statues. The gardens are lovely. At the water's edge and facing the sea, they offer the scent of Mediterranean essences. Pines, pomegranate olive trees and many more that could be felt in ancient times by the Aegean Sea. An olfactory journey through time. Kerylos means "sea swallow", heralding a happy omen.
This sumptuous villa was built by the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli between 1902 and 1908 on the idea of the owner Théodore Reinach, archaeologist and French statesman. This house will be his vacation spot. Upon his death, the villa was bequeathed to the Institut de France. His family lived in the villa until 1966, when it was listed as a historic monument. To visit the villa, you can reserve your places via their website: http://www.villakerylos.fr
The villa can be visited freely thanks to a signposted route or a guided tour. A total of 800 m² await your arrival.
Good Discovart plan: If you go to Beaulieu-sur-Mer by train and show your TER transport ticket at the Villa Kérylos entrance desk, you can benefit from a reduced rate: 9€ instead of 11.50€. Please note that the visit must take place on the day of use of the TER ticket.
