La Villa E-1027 d'Eileen Gray

La restauration de la villa est magnifique. Elle est entièrement meublée avec des rééditions de qualité. L’emplacement sur le Cap Martin est merveilleux avec une vue splendide sur la grande bleue et la baie de Roquebrune. On visite aussi le Cabanon de Le Corbusier. Notre guide Muriel était passionnante, avec des connaissances très approfondies, ce fut un plaisir de partager ces deux heures en sa compagnie souriante et sympathique.

It is a must go place for people who love history of art and culture. Eileen Gray was not a very well-known figure but her contribution in the modern art is huge. Anybody interested in feminism and queer culture would find the story of her life truly fascinating. This villa is a masterpiece of the 20 century architecture. Don’t miss it if you are on the Côte d’Azur.

It is 18yrs since I first went looking for this place. In 2005 it was derelict. Today it has been restored and yesterday I joined a tour to see it. It is well worth the tour. The guide was brilliant. She told the story with enthusiasm and pointed out the design detail that I could have missed. So great to see it in person after all these years. 5 stars to yesterday's guide.

This is the first piece of Architecture I have visited in two years and it did not disappoint. The interior is rich with details and consideration and the story is full of twists and turns. It would have been amazing to have an hour or two to wander around the interior and to study Eileen Grey's thoughtful process and design flair. There was no time to sketch or reflect.We visited in a tour group of twelve which felt like too many for the space. It's not a large building and the rooms are similarly small. We didn't spend much time in the bathroom which was a shame because it looked beautiful.I think access would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues or in a wheelchair. Furthermore it was very hot and the walk across the beach and up stairs might be difficult for some people.

After years of restauration the villa is finally back to full glory. A terrific guided tour will inform you about the history of this amazing site (and of the other buildings nearby, like the Cabanon from Le Corbusier). It's like visiting the genesis of modern architecture with an important role for Le Corbusier, but starring none other than Eileen Gray. If you're visiting the area, do make a reservation well in advance.

If this villa" was something different in 1920... now it is totally obsolete. The good thing is that there is a nice view of the beach. If this "architectural" piece is demolish it is not a loss for humanity."

No signs and a false google maps pin. The reservation refers to very limited dates and number of people that can visit the villa.Total disappointment that that architecture gem is run by people that are not interested to connect its history with the today's enthusiasts.

Vacances sur la French Riviera et pas loin de Roquebrune? Alors il va falloir que vous fassiez un petit saut dans ce lieu vraiment singulier et extraordinaire. Une villa des années 30 totalement avant-gardiste pour son époque et dont les architectes actuels s'inspirent encore. Vraiment très surprenant! La visite guidée très intéressante dure 45 minutes et la guide que nous avions a été très capitvante. En plus vous verrez quelques fresques de Lecorbusier qui a séjourné plusieurs fois dans la villa.Je vous laisse découvrir ce que signifie E-1027 ;)

Eileen Gray's E-1027 modernist house has recently reopened following a five-year renovation. The work brought it back close to its 1929 original form, after careful research.The house is a marvel of invention and functional design, building on the design principles of Le Corbusier (who lived there for 12 years and built his “Cabanon” next door) but stamped with Gray’s unique style and personality.You can only visit as part of a guided tour taking about a dozen people through on a comprehensive 2-hour visit (tours are given in French or English). These must be booked a long time in advance but the effort is well worth it.Our guide was brilliant and clearly passionate about the site and its colourful history.The visit starts at a ticket office which features a bookshop and (currently) an exhibition of about the restoration work. There’s also a great food truck. It’s a 400m walk along a flat path to get to the house and back.Beyond E-2017, visitors can also visit Le Corbusier’s Cabanon, holiday cabins and studio. Those interested in design, architecture and modernism will love this visit, but the site is so stunning and and the guided tour so well put together that anyone should get something out of the experience.Hot tip: walk down the steps from the car part to Buse Beach for a dip and lunch at Le Cabanon, a beach-side shack serving delicious local sea-food. The beach offers a different view of the house from the water below.

Visité en juin. FABULEUX!! Petit groupe de 12 personnes (réservation a l’avance donc aucune attente). Notre jeune guide italienne était très pro et enthousiaste. Le site est passionnant mais c’est la guide qui le met en valeur et nous en dévoile les subtilités. Un grand merci.