Bastide du Roy, Heritage monument in Antibes, France.
The Bastide du Roy spans 7 hectares of land with gardens containing 365 olive trees and four water features representing cardinal points.
Henri IV acquired the estate in 1604, receiving it as a gift in 1608 when the 600-square-meter property served agricultural purposes for royal lands.
During the ownership of Count and Countess Polignac, the estate became an intellectual center, hosting renowned figures like Jean Cocteau and Francis Poulenc.
The estate now functions as a private venue for events, with both indoor spaces and outdoor gardens available for ceremonies and receptions.
Musicians Mick and Bianca Jagger recorded their album Exile on Main St at the estate in 1971, sharing time between this location and Villa Nellcôte.
Location: Antibes
Address: avenue Jules-Grec
GPS coordinates: 43.61393,7.10689
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
The French Riviera between Monaco and Saint-Tropez features a diverse architectural heritage reflecting centuries of history. Visitors can explore medieval villages such as the historic center of Grasse, known as the perfume capital since the 16th century, or Saint-Paul-de-Vence, home to the Maeght Foundation and its modern art collection. The region also has Belle Époque buildings like the Negresco Hotel in Nice, along with 20th-century architectural creations such as the Palais Bulles in Théoule-sur-Mer. Mediterranean gardens are another attraction along this coastal area. The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has nine themed gardens with vegetation suited to the local climate. The Bastide du Roy in Antibes preserves its geometric gardens and century-old olive trees. The coastline offers several vantage points overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, notably from the Le Corbusier Promenade connecting Cap Martin to Monaco over two miles, or from coves like Coco Beach where rocks and pebbles enable swimming and marine life observation.
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