Race Weekend: Six Luxury Villas Within Easy Reach of Monaco for the F1 Grand Prix
As Monaco’s elusive rental market tightens further, those in the know look just beyond its borders. These six luxury villas near Monaco offer proximity, privacy and the kind of space the Grand Prix weekend demands.
An Unbeatable Starting Position
Another year around the sun and once again it's time to start planning for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious events on the global elites calendar. Over the last four years running Bluemoon, February and March tend to be the quietest months in terms of booking enquiries, however, come April, demand and booking confirmations exponentially increase, as Monaco’s F1 acts as the countdown for the start of the Mediterranean summer season preparation. Here’s a selection of some of the best villas on the market for those searching for somewhere to stay between Friday June 5th - Sunday June 7th.
There are few dates in the European summer calendar that carry quite the same gravitational pull as the Monaco Grand Prix. For those searching for luxury villas near Monaco during the Grand Prix weekend, the surrounding Riviera towns offer a rare combination of space, privacy and proximity, often within 15 to 30 minutes of the circuit.
The Grand Prix Edit
Monaco itself, however, remains an anomaly. Monaco Grand Prix accommodation within the Principality is scarce, often theoretical, shaped by regulation as much as by supply. For those seeking both access and discretion, the surrounding communes, Èze, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Beausoleil, and Villefranche-sur-Mer, offer villas with scale, privacy and uninterrupted views and all within a short drive of the circuit.
What follows is a considered selection of six luxury villas near Monaco, each position close enough to remain fully connected to the weekend, yet sufficiently removed to restore a sense of calm once the engines fall silent.
Villa Scarlett
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – 15 minutes from Monaco
Set high above the coastline, Villa Scarlett occupies a commanding hillside position just fifteen minutes from Monaco. The architecture is clean and modern, unfolding across 350 square metres, with five bedrooms arranged to maximise both light and outlook.
The master suite, occupying the entire top floor, feels almost observatory-like. It's your own private vantage point over the Mediterranean, allowing you to rise with the sun and watch the elegant choreography of yachts assembling in Monaco’s harbour.
Crucially, the elevation offers more than just perspective. It allows a degree of separation from the weekend’s intensity, while still permitting easy movement between villa and circuit. A pool, sauna and gym complete what is, in essence, a discreet retreat above the fray.
Villa Scarlett
Villa Octopussy
Beausoleil – 5 minutes from Monaco
If proximity is paramount, Beausoleil remains one of the Riviera’s most strategic addresses. From Villa Octopussy, Monaco is a five-minute drive or for the determined, a slightly longer walk, placing guests within immediate reach of the circuit.
The villa itself is unapologetically contemporary. Its 18-metre infinity pool commands views directly over Monaco's skyline, offering a perspective that's truly unique. Inside, the design is considered, a hidden outdoor bar, dedicated yoga spaces and subterranean parking for eight cars speak to a house designed as much for entertaining as for retreat.
For those looking for one of our closest villas to the circuit that can accomodate groups with ease, this 470 square metre luxury rental villa has five bedrooms in a dramatic setting.
Villa Octopussy
Villa Azura
Èze – 20 minutes from Monaco
There are properties that are recognised, and then there are those that are iconic. Villa Azura is one of the Riviera's most iconic homes. Cascading down the hillside in Èze across a full hectare, its terraces have been widely photographed and with good reason.
Arranged over four levels and connected by a private lift, the villa’s six suites are oriented to capture shifting perspectives of the coastline. The journey to Monaco, via the Moyenne Corniche, takes approximately twenty minutes, a scenic drive that is a gorgeous entryway into the excitement.
The atmosphere at this villa defines the stay. The slower rhythm here, thanks to the heated infinity pool and the outdoor spa, is a necessary counterpoint to the compressed energy of race weekend. Available from €39,000 per week.
Villa Azure
Villa Jessie
Èze – 20 minutes from Monaco
A little further into the hills, Villa Jessie offers a quieter, more reflective take on the Riviera experience. Here, the emphasis shifts subtly from spectacle to perspective.
From this vantage point, the coastline is your backdrop, allowing you to bare witness to the relaxed waters and the luxury super yachts that will glide round the coast from Saint-Tropez to Monaco. The house itself, rooted in traditional French architecture, unfolds across 350 square metres with five bedrooms and a series of generous outdoor living spaces.
Intead of opting for a hotel room in amongst the chaos of the busy event, Villa Jessie's long tables, expansive grounds and the soft, consistent movement of the sea breeze, gives families or groups a more grounded base and a different atmosphere. Available from €20,250 per week.
Villa Jessie
Villa Euphoria
Villefranche-Sur-Mer – 20 minutes from Monaco
Villefranche-sur-Mer occupies a particularly advantageous position during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, it's close enough to Monaco that you'll feel connected, yet you'll get to return to its own distinct pace. Villa Euphoria reflects this balance.
Sleek and contemporary with impeccable interior design, the house accommodates ten guests across five bedrooms, with interiors designed for both flow and function. A lift connects the levels, while multiple living spaces, an open-plan kitchen and considered outdoor areas ensure the house works as well for smaller gatherings as it does for larger groups.
Villa Euphoria is the ideal vilal rental for those looking to entertain, and with the additional offerings like the bar, outdoor pool and lounge area and extensive spa facilities, it's an ideal way to enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix without limits. With Monaco reachable in twenty minutes by road, or fifteen by train, you can enjoy the convenient access but not at the expense of calm. Available from €37,500–€75,000 per week.
Villa Euphoria
Villa Serendipity
Villefranche-Sur-Mer – 20 minutes from Monaco
Villa Serendipity operates on a different premise altogether. Less a villa than a fully serviced private residence, it introduces a level of structure that quietly removes the friction from a notoriously demanding weekend.
A full staff which includes a private chef, butler, concierge, housekeeping and security, ensure that every moment is maximised. Race weekend logistics are a breeze with airport transfers, daily breakfast and a single point of contact for your stay handled.
Six bedrooms accommodate up to twelve guests and the amenities here, from the cinema to the gorgeous pool, mirror those of a boutique hotel. For those seeking fully serviced Monaco Grand Prix accommodation, Serendipity offers a seamless alternative.
Villa Serendipity
Strategic Positioning
The instinct to remain within Monaco is understandable, but increasingly impractical. The more considered approach lies just beyond its borders.
Here, within a short radius of the circuit, luxury villas near Monaco offer a different kind of Grand Prix experience. One that has all the space, privacy and decadence just a short drive away from the Principality's borders, allowing you to step in and out of the weekend on your own terms.
