In 1871, with the defeat of France and the fall of Napoleon III, the hopes of those who dreamed of the return of the Bourbons to the throne of France seemed to be briefly rekindled.

The French parliament, with a monarchist majority, was indeed prepared to offer the throne to Henry V, who, however, would have to renounce the white flag with the Bourbon lily in favor of the revolutionary tricolor. For Henry, it was a question of principle that touched the very essence of his education and history, and could not be compromised. Forced to resign, the Count of Chambord resumed his pilgrimages throughout Europe and, from 1875, returned to Gorizia regularly during the winter months, where he hoped the mild climate would benefit his wife's poor health. During these years, the Bourbon residence became the Villa Boeckmann, formerly owned by Count Attems Sembler. The building, once surrounded by a large garden, which was one of its main attractions, is not open to visitors, but can be reached by proceeding from Piazza Sant'Antonio and taking a side street from Via Aviano.