Villa La Vigie, Roquebrune‑Cap‑Martin : A legendary villa for the great events of the French Riviera
REAL ESTATE
Villa La Vigie in Roquebrune‑Cap‑Martin is not just another luxury villa with a sea view.
It is a villa of creators, a stage for fashion and a high‑end retreat just minutes from Monaco, where you can live the Monaco Grand Prix, the glamorous evenings of the Principality and the major events of the Riviera in a setting of pure luxury.
Today proposed for luxury seasonal rental and managed with discretion and precision by MONTY + CO Real Estate, La Vigie has become one of the most exclusive addresses of the French Riviera.
1. Karl Lagerfeld, fashion and a legendary villa
La Vigie owes much of its legend to Karl Lagerfeld, who made it his beloved home on the Côte d’Azur.
The couturier turned the villa into a mix of studio, showroom and private salon, filling its rooms with models, photographers, friends and international celebrities.
Mirrors, light, reflections, silhouettes and couture permanently shaped its atmosphere, turning La Vigie into a meeting place for creation and glamour.
Today, by renting La Vigie, you can live, for a few days, a few weeks or even a full season, like a fashion insider, in a house that has hosted the biggest names in creativity and luxury.
It is a rare chance to wake up in a villa that has been part of the collective imagination of fashion history.
2. La Vigie during the Monaco Grand Prix
Just a short drive from Monaco, La Vigie makes an ideal base for the Monaco Grand Prix.
You can wake up late after a quiet night at home, enjoy breakfast on a terrace with panoramic sea views, get ready in peace, then descend to Monaco for qualifying or the race, before returning to a private, calm and elegant retreat.
La Vigie can become a real backstage for VIPs during the Grand Prix:
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Intimate dinners before the race.
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Private after‑parties following the official events.
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A relaxation base after the fast‑paced, crowded evenings in the Principality.
With MONTY + CO Real Estate, it is possible to rent La Vigie for the duration of the Grand Prix, or for an extended week around the event, with tailored concierge services: private transfers, yachts, tables in top restaurants, and access to exclusive events.
3. La Vigie, Riviera‑wide base all year round
But La Vigie is not just a Grand Prix house.
It also works as a seasonal base for the whole year on the French Riviera:
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The Cannes Film Festival and the surrounding parties, with a calm, private retreat close to the beaches but far from the chaos of the Croisette.
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Tennis tournaments and private matches, offering a sophisticated setting for players and their guests.
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Art fairs, private auctions and cultural events that animate Monaco and the Riviera.
La Vigie then becomes a stylish headquarters for enjoying the Riviera in a discreet yet connected way.
4. Architecture and unforgettable spaces
La Vigie unfolds over several levels, with large reception rooms, panoramic terraces, spacious bedrooms and a swimming pool overlooking the sea at 360°.
The volumes recall a mini‑palace, with mirrors, tall windows, paneling and period details, but without the stiffness of a museum.
Everything is designed to be lived in, to host gatherings and to offer a real sense of privacy and luxury.
The Mediterranean gardens around the villa give the feeling of being in a private village perched above the sea, with an almost unreal calm, despite the proximity to Monaco and the glamorous events of the region.
5. For whom La Vigie is a dream to rent
La Vigie is made for:
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Families who want to live the Monaco Grand Prix or the Cannes Film Festival in a luxurious, intimate setting, away from crowded hotels.
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Groups of friends or VIP circles looking for a unique place for private evenings, dinners, photo shoots, filmings or confidential events.
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Professionals from fashion, finance or entertainment who need a chic backstage during the big events of the Riviera.
Through MONTY + CO Real Estate, you can rent La Vigie for a full season, for a key week (Grand Prix, Cannes, major races, fashion weeks, etc.), or for short, tailor‑made stays around specific events.
6. Living in a legend, not just on vacation
La Vigie is not just another item in a luxury villa catalogue.
It is a villa of memory, a place where glamour, creativity and money have met over the years, with a view over the sea, the bay of Monaco and the Cap Martin.
By renting La Vigie for the Monaco Grand Prix, a grand‑prix weekend or a full summer on the French Riviera, you accept to live for a while inside a legendary decor, while enjoying modern comfort, high‑end service and the discreet support of MONTY + CO Real Estate.