Chateau & Parc Valrose

19th-century gothic castle in a 10 hectare parkland

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This lovely 10 hectare park is home to a Neo-Gothic 19th-century castle, built for a Russian aristocrat with the most luxurious interior of painted frescoes and chandeliers.

Baron Paul von Derwies, entrepreneur and counselor of tsar Alexander II built one of the most extravagant properties on the Riviera, designed by architects David Grimm and Antonio Crocci. The most spectacular room is the concert hall made by Mikhail Makaroff in 1869, which can host up to 400 people. The baron hired the services of an orchestra with 70 musicians.

Its gardens are full of rare and interesting species as well as a traditional Russian wooden dwelling known as an izba. Today the park is also the location of the University of Nice's Faculty of Science.

Things to do nearby

Specialised yacht charter itineraries to truly experience the French Riviera, leaving from Nice

One Week Yacht Charter Itineraries
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to eleven people

Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Seven-hour guided motorcycle tour through the Verdon Gorge

Motorbike Day Tour

Nice
6 person Motor Boat tours along the French Riviera

Solar Powered Boat Trip
Quality road bike rentals to explore the French Riviera

Road Bike Hire

Nice
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people

Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
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Restaurants nearby

Described as "The restaurant of kings & the king of restaurants"

Restaurant des Rois

Cap Ferrat
Fine Michelin-starred restaurant offering Provencal inspired cuisine

Le Chantecler Restaurant

Nice
Restaurant, bar and wine cellar in Villefranche

La Cave Nature Restaurant

Villefranche-sur-Mer
Exotically flavoured fish specials from the Med & the Indian Ocean

Les Pecheurs Restaurant

Nice
Perfect spot for a water-front dining experience

L'Oursin Bleu Restaurant

Villefranche-sur-Mer
A short walk from the Radisson Blu hotel

Le Mesclun Restaurant

Nice
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Beaches nearby

The most famous stretch of beach in Nice

Promenade des Anglais Beach

2.9 km
A quiet public beach not far from the port of Nice

Plage des Bains Militaires Beach

3.3 km
A rocky outcrop with a small restaurant

La Plage de Coco Beach

3.8 km
A family friendly pebble beach with good snorkelling

Plage de la Darse Beach

3.9 km
Pebbly beach at the west end of the Promenade des Anglais

Plage de Lenval Beach

4.0 km
Fine pebble beach near the old town and harbour

Plage des Mariniers Beach

4.4 km
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Sights nearby

Museum dedicated to the life and work of Fernand Léger

Musee Nationale de Fernand Leger

Biot
One of the oldest public gardens in Nice for locals & visitors alike

Le Jardin Albert 1er

Nice
Recreation of a Greek Villa built by Theodore Reinach & his wife

Kerylos Villa

Cap Ferrat
Traditional villa housing art from the Middle Ages

Prieure du Vieux-Logis Museum

Nice
Historic tower right by the sea

Tour Bellanda

Nice
A museum of underwater archeology and land plus Iron Mask prison cell

Musee de la Mer

Cannes
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Golf-clubs nearby

Luxurious golf course that forms part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Estate

Royal Mougins Golf Course

Mougins
All the features one can expect from a modern golf club

Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course

Mougins
9 hole golf course close to Biot in the Sophia Antipolis area

Le Provencal Golf Course
A 9 hole course close to the town of Grasse in the heart of the Riviera

Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet
Compact nine-hole course with a wide driving range ideal for practicing

Nice Golf Country Course
Beautiful 18-hole golf course set in lush greenery north of Monaco

Monte-Carlo Golf Course
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Towns nearby

A tranquil oasis sat on the hillside above Nice with great views

Cimiez

<1 km
Wonderful national park area with a hilltop fortress

Cap de Nice

3.5 km
Pretty medieval coastal town to the east of Nice centre

Villefranche-sur-Mer

3.8 km
An old-fashioned Riviera town between Nice and Monaco

Beaulieu-sur-Mer

5.5 km
Small village surrounded by luxury villas

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

6.1 km
An incredible little village perched by the sea

Eze

7.7 km
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