Beausoleil: History, Trails and Green Spaces

Beausoleil can be explored from several perspectives: architectural history, archaeological traces at Mont des Mules, green spaces and local produce each offer a distinct focus. When comparing hotels in Beausoleil, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: are you particularly interested in architectural history, the landscape or the market? The places also vary in character—from buildings and memorial sites to trails and places for walks.

Buildings and memorial sites

The Riviera Palace was built as a hotel between 1898 and 1903 and has been listed as a historic monument since 1989. The magnificent winter garden is the highlight of a visit. The construction period and subsequent listing give the former hotel two distinct connections to time: it tells the story both of its origins around the turn of the 20th century and of its present status as a listed monument.

The Sanctuaire Saint-Joseph is a Neo-Romanesque church. Construction began in 1913, and it was consecrated in 1923. It is also the only sanctuary in the Alpes-Maritimes department dedicated to Saint Joseph. The construction dates and its special dedication offer two specific points of reference if you are interested in the commune’s religious buildings.

The Villa Juturne is listed as a Belle Époque building in the Monuments Historiques. Its many decorations combine its architectural classification with a personal touch: they were painted by Patrizio Rogolini, the villa’s owner and a painter himself.

The Foyer du Poilu offers a different focus. This historic site is dedicated to the memory of the two World Wars and the Algerian War. Remembrance takes centre stage here, while the buildings draw attention above all to their architectural styles, construction dates and design.

Mont des Mules: trail, oppidum and coastal views

The trail at Mont des Mules starts in Beausoleil, loops around the site and returns to Beausoleil on foot along the same route. It leads to the remains of an oppidum built by Celto-Ligurian populations and classified as a historic monument in 1939. An orientation table offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean coast. This brings archaeological traces and views of the coastal landscape together in one place.

The Via Julia Augusta also passes through Beausoleil. Within the Menton, Riviera & Merveilles destination, it forms part of the present-day route through a narrow coastal strip spanning four communes: La Turbie, Beausoleil, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton. This regional route places Beausoleil in a context that explicitly encompasses four communes.

Green spaces and local produce

For a walk in a green setting, consider the Forêt de Grima on the heights of Beausoleil. Its natural features include a remarkable variety of wildlife and plant life, as well as a rock face and caves. The Parc sportif du Devens offers a different focus: set in a protected natural environment, it provides a sports and leisure area with views of the Mediterranean.

The Parc de Grima opened on 18 October 2021 and covers one hectare. This 21st-century park adds to the older buildings, whose histories date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Parc sportif du Devens, by contrast, focuses on combining sport and leisure in a natural setting.

Open daily, the Marché couvert Gustave Eiffel showcases local artisan products. The selection includes cheese, cured meats, honey, exotic fruits and organic products. The market adds another dimension to the options for your stay: alongside architectural history and landscape, products from the region can also shape your impression of Beausoleil.

Discover more destinations: Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Clans, Gorbio, Valdeblore, Rigaud, Cagnes-Sur-Mer, Beaulieu-Sur-Mer, Le Cros-D'utelle

For the broader travel overview: Alpes-Maritimes.