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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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This villa along the French Riviera consists of the multistory main house and a quaint staff residence set on nearly an acre of landscaped and manicured grounds. Ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico and decks give the private residence the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. With more than 6,100 square feet of living space, the property contains 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes:<br/>https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-global-properties/2023/09/13/belle-epoque-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past/<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This villa along the French Riviera consists of the multistory main house and a quaint staff residence set on nearly an acre of landscaped and manicured grounds. Ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico and decks give the private residence the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. With more than 6,100 square feet of living space, the property contains 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms.<br/><br/>Read the full story on Forbes:<br/>https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-global-properties/2023/09/13/belle-epoque-villa-along-the-french-riviera-revels-in-its-glamorous-past/<br/><br/>Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br/><br/>Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br/><br/>https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br/><br/>Stay Connected<br/>Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br/>Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br/>Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br/>More From Forbes:http://forbes.com<br/><br/>Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.
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