Villa Eilenroc is one of the great Belle Epoque estates of the French Riviera, set on 11 hectares of landscaped gardens at the tip of Cap d'Antibes. Built in the 1860s by the wealthy Dutchman Hugh-Hope Loudon, the villa takes its name from Eilenroc, an anagram of Cornelie, his wife's name. Mrs. Beaumont bequeathed the estate to the city of Antibes in 1982 with the condition that the gardens remain open to the public.
The gardens are the main attraction. The rose garden contains thousands of varieties, many created in Antibes. An ancient olive grove, an eco-museum documenting the estate's history, and winding paths through Mediterranean vegetation complete the outdoor experience. The views from the clifftop gardens toward the sea are breathtaking, and the grounds connect directly to the Sentier du Littoral coastal path.
The park is open to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 5pm, while the eco-museum, olive grove, and rose garden are accessible on Saturdays from 9am to noon and 1:30pm to 5pm. Entry is free.