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Villa Blanche

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A white French villa on Big Mountain, once the gilded prison of Emperor Thanh Thai.

The French built Villa Blanche in the late 19th century on the site of the old Phuoc Thang fort, as a retreat for the Governor-General of Indochina. Three storeys painted white, its facade set with ceramic reliefs of Greek myth, it stands among frangipani and old almond trees looking straight out at Front Beach. Its history is heavier than its looks: Emperor Thanh Thai was held here under house arrest for nearly a decade before being exiled to Réunion. Inside is a collection of ceramics salvaged from wrecks off Vung Tau, and the first-floor balcony frames the whole bay.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Villa Blanche?

November to April

How much does it cost to visit Villa Blanche?

15,000₫

How long do you need at Villa Blanche?

1 hour

What are the opening hours of Villa Blanche?

07:00 - 17:00

Did you know

• Built by the French in the late 19th century on the site of the Phuoc Thang fort.
• Emperor Thanh Thai was held here under house arrest before his exile to Réunion.
• The facade carries ceramic reliefs of Greek mythological motifs.
• It displays ceramics salvaged from shipwrecks off Vung Tau.

Travel tips

• Go up to the first-floor balcony for the best frame on Front Beach.
• Walk on to Vung Tau lighthouse, a few hundred metres up the hill.

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Updated: 2026-08-06