{"id":6208,"date":"2019-06-11T03:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T01:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iconicriviera.com\/?p=6208"},"modified":"2019-06-11T03:48:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T01:48:00","slug":"guide-de-voyage-beaulieu-sur-mer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/beaulieu-sur-mer-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide de voyage de Beaulieu-sur-Mer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Beaulieu-sur-Mer means &#8220;beautiful place on the sea&#8221; in French. An accurate description for this not-so-hidden-hideaway with a Belle \u00c9poque touch and lovely seafront gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/beaulieu-sur-mer-travel-guide6-800x470.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26513\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">the pool at the reserve de beaulieu hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many royals and personalities visited this place of understated glamour. Queen Victoria fell in love with it. Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister to Queen Victoria made it his home. <a href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/un-roi-une-adolescente-prostitu%c3%a9e-et-la-villa-la-plus-ch%c3%a8re-du-monde\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Belgian king<\/a> bought a large piece of woodland hills over-looking a bay. Gustave Eiffel, the builder of the famous Eiffel tower, made it his winter retreat. He even designed many iconic buildings in the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking around will transport you back to its illustrious past as you admire its historic and luxurious structures. Flowers with bright colors perfume the air and graceful palms line the seafront gardens. Magnolia trees, parasol pines, and cypresses grow abundantly. The three main streets are sprawling with citrus trees bearing ripe fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/beaulieu-sur-mer-travel-guide5-800x314.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26515\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s take a closer look at Beaulieu-sur-Mer &#8212; a perfect hideaway in the French Riviera:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where it&#8217;s Located<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a seaside village between <a href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-saint-jean-cap-ferrat-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14225\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cap Ferrat<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/little-known-wonders-of-eze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ez\u00e9<\/a> in the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur \/ French Riviera. It is on the north-eastern end of the Cap Ferrat. It is 10 kilometers away from Nice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It covers less than a square kilometer (about 95 hectares). Tall grey slabs of rocky cliff tower over it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d9700.873220224516!2d7.325595202201583!3d43.70874385929442!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x12cddb4ad7495ecb%3A0x40819a5fd979f40!2s06310%20Beaulieu-sur-Mer%2C%20France!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sph!4v1573120399367!5m2!1sen!2sph\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beaulieu-sur-Mer&#8217;s Main Sights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s small, but has enough to keep you busy for a few hours, plus beach time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beaches and the Promenade<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/beaulieu-sur-mer-beach-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15815\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seafront has two separate beaches. Plage Fourmis <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d3TJHfsa4ovGY3tH6\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a>, the smaller of the two, is on the south of the center. It gives a scenic view of the east coast of Cap Ferrat. The small port here has the same name, Port de Fourmis. Only small family boats and yachts docks here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/beaulieu-sur-mer-travel-guide-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15825\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other and the larger one is Plage Petite Afrique <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/d3TJHfsa4ovGY3tH6\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a>. This has a natural harbor and the most sheltered between the two. Locals also tell a story that the first banana tree in Europe is first planted here. Relax on the sandy beaches and soak up on the sun or go swim on its clear sea. Many resorts offer water or jet skiing, wind-surfing, and boat rides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/beaulieu-sur-mer-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15816\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shady seaside Promenade Maurice Rouvier leads directly to Saint-Jean-Cap Ferrat <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/S4Sm7V7wcuM4TBzGA\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a>. Beside it is the Marina- Le Port de Plaisance. It has a very good reputation on an international scale. It offers pleasure-boating, with shops, restaurants, and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Squares &amp; Gardens<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a town where the rich greenery perfumes the air, creating a calm aura for all to enjoy, two gardens stand out from the rest. Le Jardin de l&#8217;Olivaie in Square Calmette has centuries-old olive trees. It is the site of <a href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guitar-nights-festival-beaulieu-sur-mer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beaulieu&#8217;s Guitar Nights festival<\/a>. Square Verdun faces Plage de Fourmis (the beach near the Casino) and boasts many exotic species of plants and palm trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/guitar-nights-beaulieu-guitares-niuts-event-guide-1-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17125\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beaulieu&#8217;s guitar nights festival in Place Marinoni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town square, Place Marinoni <a class=\"iconic-map-pin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/S894T9AgWB6BYf3F6\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a>, comes very much alive in summer. Live bands play here, with weekly balls, and fireworks. There is also a daily morning <a aria-label=\"produce market (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/les-meilleurs-march%c3%a9s-de-la-c%c3%b4te-d%27azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">produce market<\/a> that offers fresh foods, fruits, and vegetables. On Saturdays, the market has goods for a different group of customers with handcrafted jewelry, handmade lavender soaps, leather handbags, silky tunics, and other ornate wares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casino and Cin\u00e9ma de Beaulieu<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/beaulieu-sur-mer-travel-guide-casino-800x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15813\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High-rollers join the betting action while enjoying the concerts. The casino <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SfbhErZZGcX21CXw6\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a> has slot machines and traditional table games. There is a restaurant inside overlooking the beach (Plage des Fourmis). This outdoor terrace restaurant offers a southern Italian menu for lunch at a fixed price. The cinema is next to the casino has a high-end theater. It features a great international selection of films in their original edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Villa Kerylos (Museum)<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/villa-kerylos-beaulieu-sur-mer-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15814\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mosaics, marble, frescoes, and a collection of treasures from the 6th and 10th century decorate the interior of this ancient Greek villa <a class=\"iconic-map-pin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8mpmKoqBUKJT1ZB69\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-map-marker fa-lg\"><\/i><\/a>. It transports visitors back to the ancient way of life of the Athenians. It got its name from Greek <em>kerylos<\/em>, a bird of good omen in the mythologies. It is now a museum open to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its location is in the rocky tip of the bay of Plage des Fourmis. Behind it are the cliffs of <a aria-label=\"\u00c8ze (s&#039;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-%c3%a0-%c3%88ze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eze<\/a>. Facing <a href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-saint-jean-cap-ferrat-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14225\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat<\/a> is the villa&#8217;s garden overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Beaulieu-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Par avion : <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nice  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/french-rivieras-nice-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Agr\u00e9able<\/a> is the logical way since it has the airport. Beaulieu-sur-Mer is 6 kilometers west of Nice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En voiture : <\/strong>When using a car, you must follow Basse Corniche to reach the center. Bus #81 has a daily route from Nice. Bus #100 runs from Nice, and stops at the town, then also goes to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ez\u00e9 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-%c3%a0-%c3%88ze\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ez\u00e9<\/a> et <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (s&#039;ouvre dans un nouvel onglet)\" href=\"https:\/\/iconicalps.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-monaco-monte-carlo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>En train : <\/strong>It is on the TER line 4 that runs from Nice to Menton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Tour of Beaulieu-sur-Mer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beaulieu sur mer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WvJZ_E1YxHg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wondrous Mediterranean resort village fuses antiquity and modernity. Everyone can find something to cherish from this French Riviera hidden hideaway of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beaulieu-sur-Mer means &#8220;beautiful place on the sea&#8221; in French. An accurate description for this not-so-hidden-hideaway with a Belle \u00c9poque touch and lovely seafront gardens. Many royals and personalities visited this place of understated glamour. Queen Victoria fell in love with it. Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister to Queen Victoria made it his home. 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