Villa Cyrnos

Villa Cyrnos is a Belle Époque residence in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin on the French Riviera, built to a design by Danish architect Hans-Georg Tersling. The two-story property sits on a hillside with views over the Mediterranean and displays features of 1890s villa architecture, including terraced gardens and wide windows.

The villa was constructed between 1892 and 1895 as a winter residence for Eugénie de Montijo, widow of Napoleon III, who spent her final years on the Côte d'Azur. European aristocratic families visited the estate regularly and made it a gathering point of the era's high society.

The name Cyrnos comes from ancient Greek and refers to Corsica, chosen to honor the Bonaparte family origins. This connection to the Napoleonic dynasty still shapes how the property is perceived along the Mediterranean coast.

The estate sits in a residential area above the coastal path and is reached by a narrow road that branches off the coastal road. Buses and trains to Monaco stop just a short walk away at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin station.

Queen Victoria spent several weeks here in the years before her death and appreciated the sheltered location from winter winds. Her presence brought further guests from British high nobility to the Riviera and shaped the social life of the region.

Location: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Architects: Hans-Georg Tersling

Official opening: 1895

Floors above the ground: 2

GPS coordinates: 43.75170,7.47791

Latest update: December 5, 2025 10:08