The stunning Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
will celebrate the 15th edition of its much-loved Rose and Plant
Festival on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May, bringing together flowers,
music, workshops, performances and guided garden tours across its
spectacular seven-hectare estate.
At the heart of the event is the
rose, a flower deeply connected to Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild, who
created the villa between 1907 and 1912 and made roses a defining
feature of the property. Today, nine of the estate’s gardens hold the
prestigious “Jardin Remarquable” label from France’s Ministry of
Culture.
“The rose holds a special place here — it is both the queen of
flowers and a symbol of love,” said Muriel Mayette-Holtz, director of
the villa, describing the estate as one of the most beautiful garden
settings in the world.
Visitors can explore a plant and flower
market in the French garden featuring rose growers, horticulturalists
and specialist nurseries. There will also be creative workshops for all
ages, from flowerpot decorating and insect discovery for children to
basket weaving, floral arranging and scent-based experiences for adults.
Live entertainment will take place throughout the gardens, including
performances by the accordion and vocal duo Deux Elles, a fountain-side
dance performance by Julia Zolynski, and literary readings in the
Florentine garden by actors Elise Clary, Laurent Prévost and Hervé Van
Der Meulen.
Special themed tours will also run throughout the
weekend, focusing on the Rothschild family, the villa’s art collection
and the gardens themselves, led by the estate’s gardening and
collections teams.
Tickets
are priced at €20 for adults and €12 for students and children aged
seven to 18, including full access to the villa and its renowned art
collection.
