A Large Villa in the South of France, Built for Groups Who Want to Stay Together
Villa Aulivie unites two private villas, Ephrussi and Aulivie, on one 4,200 m² Cap Ferrat estate — 8 bedrooms, 2 pools, and space for 16 guests to gather without ever feeling crowded.
Villa Aulivie is a private two-villa estate in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco. It combines Villa Ephrussi and Villa Aulivie on shared grounds — 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms across 850 m² of living space, sleeping up to 16 guests plus staff, with two swimming pools and a 4,200 m² garden. Unlike a single large house, the two-villa layout gives every family or couple their own front door while keeping the whole group on one estate.
The Estate at a Glance
Every figure below is exact, not estimated — the detail that matters when you're comparing large villas in the South of France against each other.
Accommodation
- Bedrooms8
- Bathrooms9
- Guests16
- Staff rooms1
Living Spaces
- Habitable area850 m²
- Covered terraces2
- Kitchens3, incl. professional
- Dining seatingUp to 10
Outdoor & Pool
- Swimming pools2
- Garden4,200 m²
- Sea view360°
- Coastal pathOn foot
Services & Parking
- Car spaces12, 2 garages
- Villa managerIncluded
- WiFi & CCTVIncluded
- ConciergeOn request
One Estate, or Several Houses to Rent?
Most large groups start by searching for several large houses to rent in the South of France. Here's what changes when you book one connected estate instead.
One Two-Villa Estate
- Single booking, single villa manager, one gate
- Shared garden, pools and terraces to gather in
- Every household still has its own villa and front door
- One arrival time, one contract, one point of contact
- Consistent staffing and security across the whole stay
Several Separate Houses
- Multiple bookings, owners and cancellation policies
- No shared outdoor space between properties
- Groups split across different streets or villages
- Different check-in times, different standards
- Coordinating staff and access separately for each
Two Villas, One Address
Villa Ephrussi and Villa Aulivie sit on opposite slopes of the same hill — different light, different character, one shared estate.
East Slope
Villa Ephrussi
The estate's contemporary villa, facing the morning light with wide terraces, an infinity pool, and open reception rooms built for gathering.
West Slope
Villa Aulivie
The estate's Provençal villa, in stone and shutters, closing the day with golden-hour light over Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Who Books a Villa This Size
The two-villa layout suits groups where everyone wants to be together — and everyone still wants a door to close.
Multi-Generational Families
Grandparents in one villa, children and grandchildren in the other, meeting at the pool and the dinner table rather than in a shared hotel corridor.
Weddings & Milestone Celebrations
A base for the wedding party with room for close family under one roof, terraces for toasts, and a garden large enough for a marquee.
Groups of Friends
Sixteen guests, two pools, no hotel booking fees per room — a shared holiday that doesn't mean splitting up across separate addresses.
Corporate Retreats
Meeting space, discretion, and a private setting thirty minutes from Monaco — without the visibility of a hotel conference floor.
VIP & Discreet Stays
Gated grounds, CCTV, and a dedicated villa manager for guests who need full control over who is on the property.
Villas With Staff Included
A separate staff room accommodates a nanny, private chef, or personal assistant without reducing space for guests.
Why Cap Ferrat
One of the most private addresses on the Riviera — close enough to Nice and Monaco to reach easily, secluded enough to feel like it belongs only to you.
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport20 min
- Monaco30 min
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild & gardensNext door
- Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, Four SeasonsMinutes
- Beaches — Paloma, Passable, FossesNearby
- Michelin-starred restaurants in the region100+
- Best months to visitMay – Oct
"One of the most extraordinary private estates on the French Riviera."
Robb Report — Monaco & Côte d'AzurPlanning Your Stay
It's a private estate of two villas on shared grounds in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat — 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms and 850 m² of living space, sleeping up to 16 guests, with two pools and a 4,200 m² garden.
A single estate keeps everyone under one villa manager and one gate while still giving each family their own villa. Booking several separate large houses to rent in the South of France usually means different owners, different arrival times, and no shared garden to gather in.
Villa Ephrussi and Villa Aulivie are rented together as one combined estate — this is what makes it possible to host a large group while each household keeps its own space.
Around 20 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport and 30 minutes from Monaco.
A dedicated villa manager, WiFi, CCTV security, two swimming pools, professional kitchen facilities, and parking for up to 12 cars. Catering, transfers and extra concierge services can be arranged on request.
May to October, when the Mediterranean climate is at its warmest. July and August are peak season, so groups typically enquire six to twelve months ahead.
Bring Your Whole Group to One Estate
Rates available on request. Enquire now to check 2026 availability for Villa Ephrussi and Villa Aulivie.
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