No need to pay ahead. We went a few days ago in October 2023 and I am reading about tourists who are getting scammed by local bus drivers who demand credit cards and passports, then fine tourists when the credit cards don’t work. There is ticket office inside the door of the villa. We had a car so I can’t offer tips on public transportation. Parking in October mid-day was easy but there is limited parking on site so I’m not sure how parking is handled during the high tourist season of summer. This is an outstanding site to visit. Get the audio guide as you learn so much that otherwise you would not know. First, the setting overlooking the Mediterranean is stunning, it will take your breath away. The house is beautiful and elaborate with Louis the XVI furnishings, an extensive collection of Sevre and Meissen porcelains, but the extensive gardens were my favorite. This is a step back into the time of the Belle Epoque. The young woman, Beatrice, inherited her father’s Rothschild fortune, was unhappily married, could not have children after her much older husband gave her an infection, so she put her time and money into building this place, gambling at the casinos, and doting on her animals. We had lunch at the cafe and were amazed at the quality of the food. The two items on the menu that stood out at some of the best food we had in France was the risotto carbonara and the lemon tartlette. The salad was also very good and beautifully presented. The setting of the cafe is on the patio of the villa overlooking the sea.

One of the most beautiful place on French Riviera! I visited this extraordinary place on May and I was delighted this garden and views from various perspectives to the sea. I am sure that I will came back there to see it again, because that nature, views and sophisticated layout of this garden are really unique. To me one of the most beautiful place on our planet. Gorgeous!

We arrived just as the gates opened, which seemed perfect timing. We had the gardens to ourselves. This is a gorgeous place, with spectacular views of Cap Ferrat from inside the villa and from the gardens. The house is just as interesting as the many, many gardens. The exterior of the house as you enter is under some restoration, but it doesn't mar the experience. The fountains are beautiful, but they've piped in some completely unnecessary music, which makes it a little Veags for my preference. We had coffee and cake on the terrace, which was lovely. There is also a beautiful diningroom. You can buy your tickets online beforehand, or at the ticket office onsite. We took an Uber there and back, since we didn't have a car. I was a little nervous about getting an Uber to get us all the way up in the hills, but it arrived within 4 minutes of calling, so zero problems. The villa was one of the best places we saw in Nice.

Many years since our last visit and glad to have returned. The gardens and views are stunning. The villa is just like home, if you have a spectacular fortune and exquisite taste. The audioguide is very informative if a little coy about the 'infection ' Ephrussi gave his wife. The Baroness threw a wedding for her dog, reported in the Boston Times. Over a hundred dogs attended. Just like home, if you are unfathomably wealthy. It is a beautiful place . Go!

Worth a trip just for the gorgeous setting and views. The tour of the garden leads you through the different areas until you reach the fountains in front of the villa which have a charming musical accompaniment. In the villa itself they provide an excellent and informative audio guide, I could have stayed for hours! A real highlight of my trip to Nice.

Similar to the Getty Villa in California, this villa is in essence a beautiful house with a nice collection of art, furniture as well as a beautiful garden. There’s a small room on the 2nd floor that played a short documentary video, which recounts the story behind the villa. Beatrice Rothschild, the ex-owner of the villa, started collecting art after her divorce with Maurice Ephrussi. We visited the villa on a clear day and enjoyed the visit & views of the Mediterranean.

Truly beautiful house and grounds. A must. Only issue I had was that they would not let me have an audio guide as I didn't bring any ID. Who would have thought you need ID to use an audio guide!😐 would have been 5 stars if this hadn't have happened, however, despite that the place is very beautiful with manicured gardens, a very pleasant cafe, and opulent villa. Good value for money at about €17 if I remember correctly. Slightly limited parking but we had no problem on the day. Been meaning to visit this place for years and it didn't let me down.

Wonderful to stroll the 9 themed gardens and see inside the massive pink villa, once home to a Rothschild but now state-run and owned. Needs some paintwork refreshing in places but overall a terrific experience and incredible exhibition of valuable collections of antiques, furniture, art and porcelain. Lunch was lovely but on the expensive side and you can’t take a picnic. Water display was a highlight and the rose garden is special but the incredible views from both sides make us very worthwhile.

The Villa of Ms Rothschild is a jewel! I already visited a lot of special mansions in my life, but this one was one of the beast i've ever seen. A perfecte mixture of art, culture and elegance. The gardens are also extraordinal. Visit this villa should be a must-do during a nice trip!

This mansion is designed by a women for a women making it a unique experience. It’s the first large villa I walked into that I wanted to live in. The audio guide is really good and helped me understand the period. I ate a shrimp salad in the beautiful restaurant. It was a little expensive 22 EUR but I thought it was worth it due to talent in food and beautiful room to dine in. The gardens are magnificent.