Villa Les Camélias
Museum
Opening Hours
HIGH SEASON
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last admission
30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Monday and Saturday
Tarifs
Full price:
€9
Reduced:
€5 (students, ages 13-18, seniors 60+)
Groups (reservation required):
€5 per person (groups of 5+ people)
Free for children under 12
A Belle Époque Villa
Villa Les Camélias is a Belle Époque building that reflects the prestigious past of Cap d’Ail. The garden level, with a sea view, is dedicated to the unique history of the town, while the upper floors feature an exceptional collection of paintings, drawings, and enamels by Basque painter Ramiro Arrue.
Exhibitions
Local History
On the garden level, the villa houses objects and countless photographs from the late 19th century to the 1950s, capturing the daily life, leisure, and celebrations of Cap d’Ail’s residents. Alongside a strong local community, the international gentry spent their winters here, followed by numerous figures from the arts and literary worlds.
Ramiro Arrue
Ramiro Arrue was a prolific artist. The drawings, paintings, enamels, and documents gathered here reveal a silent universe filled with delicacy and majesty. His work represents the Basque Country in a figurative style, influenced by avant-garde techniques he encountered during his Parisian training in the 1920s.
Events
Printemps Camélias
Artistic and poetic event at the Museum
- From April 4 to May 17
All public
Admission
"Fleurs comestibles et découverte du métier de floricultrice"
Conference by Eve Vernice
- April 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All public
Les auteurs au Jardin
Literary event
- May 17, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
All public
Discover the Museum with a Special Children's Audio Guide
For children aged 7 to 11
A fun way for families to explore a private Belle Époque villa. The audio guide is available in French only.
An interactive visit
With an audio guide and an activity booklet, children explore the garden and discover the history of a seaside town full of curiosities. Clues and riddles guide young explorers on their quest.
Free
Only adults and children aged 12 to 18 must pay for museum entry.
Audio Guide for Adults
The audio guide is included with admission.
Available languages: French, English, Spanish, and Italian.
For Russian and German, a printed guide is available.
Practical Information
Museum & Bookstore Opening Hours
April 1 – October 31
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Sunday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Monday and Saturday
November 1 – March 31
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Monday and Saturday
Admission Fees & Access
Free for children under 12
Full price: €9
Reduced price: €5 (students, ages 13-18, seniors 60+)
Groups (reservation required): €5 per person (groups of 5+)
School visits: upon request
Credit cards accepted
17 Avenue Raymond Gramaglia
06320 Cap d’Ail
SNCF Train Station: Cap d’Ail stop, 200m away
Bus lines:
>Line 600 Menton-Monaco-Nice : Beaverbrook stop
>Line 600 Nice-Monaco-Menton : Guillaume Apollinaire stop
Wheelchair ramp available upon request
