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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.

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.

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.

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00:00By the 1920s, the French Riviera was already a coveted destination for the world's wealthy
00:06and artistic. The Belle Epoque had fueled tastes for opulence and lavishness. Clear blue
00:12Mediterranean waters, hillside landscapes, and the mild climate drew inspiration-seeking writers,
00:18artists, intellectuals, and even the likes of Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria.
00:24Today, the historic town of Rotbun-Cap-Martin, with its medieval buildings and old world squares,
00:29offers a serene, less-crowded alternative to Monaco's glitzy scene and upscale casinos
00:35some five miles away. This prestigious villa, listed at 9.45 million euros or about 10.2 million
00:42dollars, features ornate detailed windows, a balcony-topped portico, and decks that give the
00:48private residents the aura of a sophisticated boutique hotel. With more than 6,100 square feet
00:54of living space, all original to the 1920s, the villa takes advantage of the mild climate with
01:00multiple outdoor living spaces. A shaded roof extension off the refined sunroom expands the
01:06living space outdoors. High ceilings, arched windows, and elaborate mosaic tile floor accents
01:12continue the classical vibe. Off the sunroom is a large living room with ample space for
01:17large-scale entertaining, featuring a fireplace and French doors that open to the garden.
01:22A cozier den and library features wainscoting, another fireplace, and a central chandelier.
01:28The large kitchen contains a convenient dining peninsula and elegant blue tilework.
01:33In total, there are 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The Belle Époque residence, which embodies the
01:39timeless elegance of the Côte d'Azur, is close to restaurants and stores and within walking
01:44distance of the sea.

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