Place de la Batterie

Côte d'Azur


In 1862, following Beaulieu's decision to leave the Kingdom of Savoy and join France, the French government built a customs house and fort along the waterfront. Known as the Batterie de Beaulieu, it remained intact for nearly a century before the Germans obliterated it at the end of WWII. No new buildings have been constructed here since, and the resulting open space has become a favourite local viewpoint, with dramatic views of the Mediterranean.


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Nearby Côte d'Azur attractions

1. Port des Pêcheurs

0.04 MILES

Fishermen unload their daily catch each morning at the western edge of Beaulieu's port.

2. Villa Grecque Kérylos

0.26 MILES

This magnificent dwelling is a reproduction of a 1st-century Athenian villa, complete with baths, stunning mosaic floors and furniture such as dining…

3. L'Olivaie

0.28 MILES

Filled with ancient olive trees, this public park is a relaxing spot to take a break.

4. Tennis Club de Beaulieu

0.3 MILES

This prestigious tennis club, founded at the turn of the 20th century, hosts numerous events on its eight clay courts, including a riveting ITF…

5. Plage des Fourmis

0.4 MILES

Backed by palm trees, this clean, centrally located beach with gentle waves is a quintessential Beaulieu destination.

6. Plage Petite Afrique

0.4 MILES

This beautiful public beach below the cliffs at the eastern end of Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a local family favourite.

7. Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

0.79 MILES

An over-the-top, belle-époque confection, this villa was commissioned by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild in 1912. She was an avid art collector…

8. Plage Cros deï Pin

0.98 MILES

At the north end of St-Jean village, just off the trail to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, this was the peninsula's original public beach. It remains popular with…

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