A Sunday in the Belle Époque
- Saturday September 20, 2026
- 10 to 6 pm
- 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
- Free
The museum will be open free of charge from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Enjoy free guided tours, demonstrations, and workshops, as well as the current temporary exhibition, the reading garden, and the herbal tea room.
PROGRAM
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
“The Villa’s Secrets”
Guided tour by Hélène Bonafous, Museum Director.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Pneumatic Piano Demonstration
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Creative Workshop: “Belle Époque Villa Architecture”
For all ages from 8 years old. Registration required.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Pneumatic Piano Demonstration
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
“The Villa’s Secrets”
Guided tour by Hélène Bonafous, Museum Director.
Illustrators at the Museum
- November 22, 2026
- 10 to 6 pm
- 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
- Free
The Villa Les Camélias Museum in Cap d’Ail is pleased to present the third edition of “Illustrators at the Museum” on Sunday, November 22.
Bringing together around fifteen illustrators in a charming Belle Époque setting, this event promises an enjoyable and creative day for all.
Programme highlights include:
- Live illustration performances for adults
- Creative workshops for children
- Book, poster, and Christmas card signing sessions
A delightful preview of the festive season, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to find original and personalized gifts while meeting talented illustrators in an exceptional heritage setting.
PROGRAM
Camellias Springtime
- March 21 to May 22, 2027
- 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
Held every two years, and now in its fourth edition, Villa Les Camélias in Cap d’Ail presents a special season of events dedicated to the theme of the garden.
Visitors are invited to discover both a beautifully landscaped ornamental garden and a metaphorical garden brought to life through a diverse programme of artistic and cultural events designed for all audiences.
PROGRAM
Coming soon
Authors in the Garden
- Saturday May 22, 2027
- 2 to 7 pm
- 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
- Free
PROGRAM
Book signings, roundtable discussions, live painting, discovery workshop, and conference.
With the support of the Mairie de Cap d’Ail and bookseller Nathalie Iris from Mots en Marge, Villa Les Camélias is organizing a book fair. Around twenty authors will meet the public along the shaded garden paths, offering children and adults, book lovers of all kinds, the opportunity to discover new releases, receive unique and personalized dedications, and participate in roundtable discussions hosted by Nathalie Iris.
Les Auteurs au Jardin
- May 2026
- Free admission
- Adress: 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
Book signings, roundtable discussions, live painting, discovery workshop, and conference.
With the support of the Mairie de Cap d’Ail and bookseller Nathalie Iris from Mots en Marge, Villa Les Camélias is organizing a book fair. Around twenty authors will meet the public along the shaded garden paths, offering children and adults, book lovers of all kinds, the opportunity to discover new releases, receive unique and personalized dedications, and participate in roundtable discussions hosted by Bernard Lehut, a radio literary expert who has guided our reading choices for decades.
Program:
Book signings, roundtable discussions, live painting, discovery workshop, and conference throughout the afternoon.
Cécile Miraglio, author and illustrator of Les Petits Zécolos, will host a workshop-conference on wasps, designed for children. From 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, children will have the opportunity to study this fascinating insect, learn about its life cycle, diet, and predators, and even handle an inert specimen. (Registration required.)
This date also coincides with the national event “Night of Museums.” To mark the occasion and as the highlight of the season, Villa Les Camélias will host a special conference from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, open to all, titled “Astronomy and Etymology.” As night falls, we will explore the Cap d’Ail night sky from a new perspective, guided by Rémi Collin, author of Celestial Walks (Balades célestes), published by Delachaux and Niestlé. (Free entry.)
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 Nice-Monaco-Menton: Beaverbrook stop
- Line 79 Les Genêts-Gare SNCF-Savorani H: Bois Joli stop
Wheelchair ramp available upon request
