Attractions
Beaulieu has a history of being a seaside resort, that is why the town does not present many historical attractions. The only sites worth mentioning are Villa Kerylos and the two religious attractions, which share the same courtyard, Sacred Heart Church and Santa Maria de Olivo Chapel.
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Villa Kerylos
Info: A replica of an ancient Greek residence, painstakingly designed and built by the archaeologist Theodore Reinach, who lived and mimicked ancient Grecian life here for 20 years. Inside the cabinets are filled with a collection of Greek figurines and ceramics.
Location: Rue Gustave-Eiffel
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Sacred Heart & Santa Maria
Info: The town boasts an important church, the late-19th century Eglise de Sacre-Coeur, a quasi-Byzantine, quasi-Gothic mishmash. The church shares its grounds, address and phone number with the small 12th century Romanesque chapel of Santa Maria de Olivo, used mostly for temporary exhibits of painting, sculpture, and civic lore.
Location: 13 Boulevard du Marechal Leclerc
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Casino de Beaulieu
Info: The casino was built in the Art Nouveau style in 1903. The slot machines are open daily, without charge, from 11am to 4am. The salles des grands jeux are open Friday and Saturday from 8pm to 4am, Sunday to Thursday 9pm to 4am. Management strongly recommends that men wear jackets, or at least appropriate clothing. Entrance to the grands jeux costs 11€ and patrons must present a photo ID.
Location: Avenue Fernand-Dunan