European Heritage Day
- Sunday 21st September
- Adress: 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
- Free
Day’s Program:
11:00 AM & 3:00 PM: Pneumatic piano demonstration
11:30 AM & 3:30 PM: Guided tour of the temporary exhibition “The Lights of the Journey” by Olivier Desvaux, who will be present for the occasion. (Last day of the exhibition)
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM: Adult painting workshop with Olivier Desvaux, official painter of the French Navy
Registration required for the painting workshop (limited spots available)
Les Illustrateurs au Musée
- Sunday November 23, 2025
- Adress: 17 avenue Raymond Gramaglia 06320 Cap d'Ail
- Free
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, Villa Les Camélias will host a special event dedicated to illustrators, featuring book signings, Christmas cards and posters, as well as activities for both children and adults.
This event is the perfect opportunity to find original and personalized gifts for the holiday season, while enjoying a fun-filled day at the museum.
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
