Guide d'accueil EN Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 2024-2025

Editorial

Welcome to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat,

This guide is designed to be with you throughout your stay.

Near some of the biggest towns in the French Riviera and Italy, the Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat peninsula is located just ten minutes from Nice and Monaco, and thirty minutes drive from Nice Côte d’Azur international airport. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has become internationally renowned, offering visitors all the charm of an exceptional and unspoilt site.

A true oasis of greenery in the heart of the Côte d’Azur, benefiting from over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Saint-Jeannois area is the ideal vacation destination: port, beaches, restaurants, shops, coastal walking trails, hotels, magnificent gardens, and sumptuous villas set in a stunning natural setting...

The Saint-Hospice Chapel and the monumental bronze Virgin, the Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa-Museum, and other period villas testify to a history rich in culture, which continues with a permanent exhibition of works by the artist Sacha Sosno in the village.

We hope you enjoy your stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat!

The Mayor

Jean-François Dieterich

Welcome to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat!

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat,

Must-see SIGHTS

SAINT-JEAN CAP- FERRAT

Its history

Nestled amid an arid and rocky land, the hamlet of Saint-Jean was once home to fishermen and farmer families clustered around the church and harbour area. In the late 19th century, the Compagnie Générale des Eaux (water company), created an artificial lake on the CapFerrat which developed a dense and varied vegetation on the peninsula. Wealthy families from Nice started coming to the peninsula for their family outings and from the end of the 19th century, crowned heads and aristocracy would also come for their holidays. The history of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat was made!

SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT

The key dates...

6TH CENTURY

The legend of the hermit Hospitius is born (page 18).

11TH CENTURY

Construction of the Saint-Hospice chapel and the Saint Jean-Baptiste church (pages 18 and 19).

17TH CENTURY

Construction of a military fort on the Pointe Saint-Hospice, destroyed in 1706 by order of Louis XIV.

1837

Construction of the Cap-Ferrat lighthouse.

1840 TO 1876

Construction of the old port.

1862

Construction of a semaphore under Napoleon III (page 20).

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Creation of an artificial lake by the Compagnie Générale des Eaux in the Cap.

Opening of the first hotel in the village and development of winter tourism on the French Riviera.

1904

Once a hamlet of Villefranche-sur-Mer, the village became independent under the name of SaintJean-sur-Mer.

Opening of the first luxury hotel (current Hotel Royal-Riviera).

1907

The village takes the name of Saint- JeanCap-Ferrat.

1908

Opening of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat.

1914 TO 1918

Conversion of great estates into war hospitals - the Belgian military cemetery is created (page 19).

1933

Legacy of the Ile de France villa (currently the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild) to the Académie des Beaux-Arts (page 14).

1949

Reconstruction of the lighthouse destroyed by the Germans in 1944 (page 20).

1950

Jean Cocteau stays at the Villa Santo Sospir (page 17).

1950 (CONTINUED)

1972

Creation of the new port.

2003

Opening of the Seashell Museum (page 16).

2004

The village’s centenary.

2007

Inauguration of the Coexist fountains (page 20).

2016 TO 2019

The marina is renovated and a pedestrian area is created.

2022

Renovation of the Saint-Hospice chapel and the bronze Virgin (page 18).

Summer tourism develops with the arrival of many personalities from the movie, fashion, arts and literature worlds.

Romy Schneider

Elizabeth Taylor

Roger Moore Tony Curtis

Charlie Chaplin

Henri Matisse Edith Piaf

Great Estates

1. LO SCOGLIETTO

Now “La Fleur du Cap“, this villa once belonged to the actor David Niven and Charlie Chaplin also stayed here.

2. DOMAINE DES CÈDRES

Property of the King of Belgium Leopold II, it is one of the most beautiful estates on the peninsula. In 1924, the Marnier-Lapostolle family, creator of the “Grand Marnier“ liquor, became the owner until 2016.

3. LA RADIANA

This villa was built for the Baroness of Vaughan, mistress of King Leopold II.

4. DOMAINE MARYLAND

It was built at the request of a wealthy English shipowner, Arthur Wilson, who hosted lavish parties there. More recently, Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, owned it.

5. LA VIGIE

This villa was built by an industrialist from Lyon, Emile Crozet-Fourneyron, on the site of former grain mills.

6. CHÂTEAU SAINT-JEAN

This villa belonged to a Hungarian princess who adored animals. She used to stroll around the village with her lion cub!

7. BAÏA DEI FIORI

Built by the American painter Ralph Curtis under the name “Villa Sylvia,“ it served as a place of inspiration for his friend Winston Churchill, who was developing his painting skills at the time.

8. MES ROCHERS

This castle-like house (of which only the original wall and wooden door remain) belonged to Paris Singer, son of the creator of the Singer sewing machine.

9. LA MAURESQUE

Owned by writer Somerset Maugham, he lived there until his death in 1965. He hosted many personalities such as Winston Churchill, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor...

10.

LA LIGNE DROITE

Classified as a Historic Monument, this villa was built by Jean Bouchet, a student of the famous architect Le Corbusier. It is a representative example of the modern movement of the time.

Famous artists and painters also stayed in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

LA VILLA NATACHA

Owned by the art publisher Tériade who hosted many artists such as Chagall, Picasso and Matisse.

THE HÔTEL & SPA LA VILLA CAP FERRAT (FORMER HÔTEL BELLE AURORE)

German-born Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon stayed at this hotel for two years where she painted her life’s work “Life? or Theatre?“. The writer David Foenkinos dedicated his book “Charlotte“ (Renaudot Prize and Goncourt Prize for High School Students 2014) to this talented artist who died at the age of 26 in 1943 in Auschwitz. Her work is exhibited in the Jewish Museum of Amsterdam.

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SAINT-JEAN CAP- FERRAT

Must-see sights

Museums & heritage

Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa and Gardens

Inspired by the Italian Renaissance style, this palace features a range of styles from various eras, with strong Lombard,Venetian and Spanish influences.

The estate was built between 1905 and 1912. Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild fell in love with this magical setting, and her crazy dream led her to transform these 10 hectares of unspoilt land into a haven that would house her collection of artworks (18th century furniture, china from the Sèvres and Vincennes Royal Manufacturers, and many more).

The Baroness bequeathed the entire villa and all its treasures to the Académie des Beaux-Arts de l’Institut de France, which took ownership after her death in 1934.

The villa is surrounded by nine themed gardens and overlooks the bays of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Magical musical water displays take place in the French-style garden every 20 minutes, adding an enchanting feeling to the place.

Audio guides available in 9 languages.

Events: The Thursdays at the Villa, the Festival of Roses and Plants, the Villa’s Nocturnes...

Rates

Full price: €17

Reduced price: €12 (children aged 7 to 18, students under 25, holders of the Pass Education, and job seekers)

Family rate: €48 (for 2 adults and 2 children aged 7 to 18). Free for children under 7, ICOM/ICOMOS cardholders, journalists, and disability cardholders

Opening Hours

From February 1 to October 31: every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (until 7 p.m. in July and August)

From November 1 to January 31: every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except weekends, public holidays, and school holidays: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Last admission 30 minutes before closing Allow 2 hours for the visit.

Dining

Restaurant & Tea Room Béatrice restaurant@villa-ephrussi.com and +33 (0)4 93 76 44 02

CONTACT:

Telephone: +33 (0)4 93 01 45 90

1 avenue Ephrussi de Rothschild

Site: www.villa-ephrussi.com

Bus: Lignes d’Azur line 15

Passable/Rothschild bus stop

Listed as a Monument Historique (national heritage site) since 1996.

INCLUDED IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA PASS

For sale at the Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat Tourist Office (see page 42).

Advantage: 5% reduction at the shop.

Seashell Museum

Come and discover (or rediscover) the Mediterranean’s largest, current collection of shells, with some 7,000 exhibits, including 400 world record-holding shells as well as an exceptional collection of exotic shells. The visit begins with a 6 minute film followed by an exhibition of 33 display cabinets with a chance to observe some micro shells with the aid of binoculars.

Quai Lindbergh - Free

Contact the Tourist Office for opening times.

Low season: visits of the museum and guided visits available on request.

Telephone: +33 (0)4 93 76 08 90 musee-coquillages@saintjeancapferrat.fr

Villa Santo Sospir*

The multi-talented Jean Cocteau was a loyal visitor to the French Riviera, leaving his mark on many towns.

In 1950, when the poet had just finished filming “Les Enfants Terribles“, his friend Francine Weisweiller invited him to spend a few days at her villa in Cap-Ferrat.

Seduced by its beauty and magic, Jean Cocteau stayed at the villa for several months and soon became a regular visitor.

During his first stay, he began to ‘tattoo’ the villa’s bare white walls.

He once said, “A young woman lives in Santo Sospir. It wasn’t a question of decorating the

The works of art

Listed as a Monument Historique (national heritage site) since 2007.

walls, but rather drawing on its skin: I created linear frescoes with minimal colour to bring out the tattoos. Santo Sospir is a tattooed villa.“

*Occasional visits may be possible according to the conditions set by the owners upon its reopening (end of 2024).

Acquired over the decades, the works of art that adorn the streets of the peninsula invite contemplation and arouse curiosity. Sculptures, friezes, frescoes, and trompe l’oeil can be discovered during an artistic stroll through the village.

Listed as a Monument Historique (national heritage site) since 1929.

La chapelle Saint-Hospice (The chapel)

The Saint-Hospice chapel was built in 11th century on the ruins of a sanctuary. It owes its name to the Benedictine monk Hospitius who lived in one of its towers around 557 AD. In a state of total deprivation, he inflicted heavy punishment on himself to ensure he fully deserved his place in heaven.

The legend says that when the Lombards invaded the coast (as the monk had predicted), one of them wanted to kill the hermit, but his arm was suddenly paralyzed, causing him to drop his sword to the ground. Once he was freed, the Lombard was baptized and went on to preach the Gospel. Many miraculous acts of healing have been attributed to him, including curing a deaf person, a blind person and a woman possessed by demons.

Its appearance has evolved over time. It was fully restored by Duke Charles Emmanuel II of Savoy in the 17th century, then enlarged and equipped with an altar in the 18th century. The portico dates from 1826. Its most recent renovation took place between 2020 and 2022. The chapel was once an important pilgrimage site and housed up to 140 ex-votos.

The bronze Virgin

Restored in 2022, the bronze Virgin (11m40 high) beside the chapel was built in 1903 at the request of a wealthy merchant from Nice after he was granted a wish. It was sculpted by Tranquillo Galbusieri.

The graveyard by the sea

Nestled at the top of the Pointe Saint-Hospice, the municipal cemetery of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat feels like the edge-of-the-world. It was created in 1905 thanks to the generosity of Auguste Gal, a rich merchant from Nice, who provided the land. Located at the foot of the Saint-Hospice chapel and the bronze statue of the Virgin, the graveyard by the sea overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers exceptional views. A place for peacefulness and contemplation.

L'église Saint Jean-Baptiste (The church)

The Saint Jean-Baptiste church dates from around the11th century. It is a very simple church but it features beautiful decorations. Two extensions were built in the 19th century, and the presbytery was built in 1846. The major restoration works between 1992 and 1998 gradually gave the monument its finished appearance that you can admire today. Every year, on the 24th of June, the whole village celebrates its Patron Saint’s day by organising a procession that involves carrying the statue of Saint Jean-Baptiste down to the jetty at the old harbour.

Located at the foot of the chapel, it owes its name to the Belgian victims of the First World War who lost their lives at the Villa Les Cèdres.

This property, previously owned by King Leopold II of Belgium, was transformed into a military hospital by his nephew Albert I during the war.

The semaphore

The semaphore was built in 1862 by decision of Napoleon III. It belongs to the French Navy and its current missions include, among others, the regulation of maritime traffic and the monitoring of fires on the coast. It culminates at 143m of altitude.

The Cap-Ferrat lighthouse

Built in 1832, the lighthouse was designed to replace an ancient 16th century fire tower. Destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt in its current form after the war. It offers unique views that extend from l’Estérel as far as the Italian coast. The lighthouse is currently closed to the public.

The lighthouse is listed as a Monument Historique (National Heritage site) since 2012.

fountains

These two fountains, one at the foot of the lighthouse and the other at the beginning of the Saint-Hospice trail, were inaugurated in September 2007 in the presence of James Kidner, the Director of the COEXIST Foundation, Cherie Blair, wife of the former Prime Minister Tony Blair, and the singer Bono from the band U2. The COEXIST foundation works to build relationships between different religions. Its logo consists of the Muslim Crescent, the Jewish Star of David and the Christian Cross.

The port

It is around the port, with its fishing activities, a vital source to the village, that Saint-JeanCap-Ferrat rose and developed.

The old port, where the current Lindbergh quay is located, was built by the prisoners of the Villefranche-sur-Mer prison between 1840 and 1876. There are shops and a restaurant, the Charlie Chaplin events hall and cinema, the Seashell Museum and the SOS Grand Bleu Association.

In 1972, the new port was created. It was renovated between 2016 and 2018. It can now accommodate 560 permanent and passing boats. The shopping quay, called Quai Virgile Allari, is ideal for strolling, dining, and relaxing.

There are restaurants, shops and art galleries, as well as the Espace Neptune, where exhibitions, concerts and other events are regularly organised.

In the spring of 2023, the Tourist Office opened its new premises on the port.

Natural heritage The hiking trails

Promenade Maurice Rouvier

Fully tarmacked with no steps, this promenade is accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair users.

1,3 KM (ONE WAY) 20 MINUTES

OPPOSITE THE SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT TOWN HALL

PLACE DU CENTENAIRE OR PLAGE CROS DEI PIN EASY

Promenade Maurice Rouvier

Pointe Saint-Hospice

JARDIN DE LA PAIX PLAGE DE LA PALOMA (BEACH)

1,8 KM 40 MINUTES

(1 HOUR INCLUDING A VISIT TO THE CHAPEL)

JARDIN DE LA PAIX PLACE DU CENTENAIRE OR PLAGE CROS DEÏ PIN EASY

Tour du Cap-Ferrat

CHEMIN DE LA CARRIÈRE LE PHARE PLAGE DE PASSABLE

4,8 KM

1H30

CHEMIN DE LA CARRIÈRE

PLACE DU CENTENAIRE OR PLAGE CROS DEÏ PIN

MEDIUM

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THOSE WITH A FEAR OF HEIGHTS

Attention: access to the trails may be prohibited in case of bad weather or maintenance work. Contact the Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 93 76 08 90.

Beaches

Les Fosses

This is one the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula. South-facing, it offers sunseekers an exceptional backdrop of villas and the former quarry, the starting point of the walking trail. This beach houses the former municipal washhouse. The seabed is extraordinary, making it ideal for snorkelling.

Showers

Passable*

The beach is located on the west side of the peninsula, enjoying a sunny position. It offers uninterrupted views across the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.

Showers - Toilets

Les Fossettes

Located below the Jardin de la Paix on the Pointe Saint-Hospice, this is without a doubt the bestpreserved and most discreet beach on the peninsula. Locals enjoy its tranquillity and the extraordinary seabed. The perfect spot for snorkelling fans!

Shower - Toilets and snack nearby

Cros deï Pin / Harbour beach

Right at the heart of the village, this beach is one of the largest on the peninsula. Easily accessible, it has a children play area as well as a beach volleyball pitch in the summer season, making it a perfect beach for families.

NB: dogs are allowed on a section of the beach. They are not permitted on the other beaches.

Showers - Toilets - Individual lockers Snack - Beach supervised in July and August

La Paloma*

Nestled deep within a haven of greenery, Paloma beach is a real gem! East-facing, it offers uninterrupted views of the cliffs of Beaulieusur-Mer and Eze. Very popular due to its unique setting, it is also the start or end point of the Pointe Saint-Hospice trail.

Showers - Toilets

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat at the heart of a protected area

The peninsula is part of two maritime areas dedicated to protecting and preserving local wildlife and flora. The municipality is actively working to promote these two sites.

The Natura 2000 Cap-Ferrat Site

100% marine, it extends from CapFerrat to Cap d’Ail (approximately 9,000 hectares) and plunges to depths of over 1,263 meters. Its biodiversity deserves special attention. Among the 13 sites of the Nice Côte d’Azur Métropole, it is the only marine one.

It is part of the European Natura 2000 network, which includes more than 26,000 terrestrial and marine sites across the European Union. It is an exceptional site where bottlenose dolphins navigate remarkable rocky habitats, particularly the cliffs and slopes. True underwater meadows, the Posidonia seagrass beds sway with the currents, while offshore, fin whales and sperm whales inhabit the deep waters. www.natura2000.fr

The Pelagos Sanctuary

France, Monaco, and Italy are at the heart of the Pelagos agreement, which aims to implement coordinated and harmonized actions between the three countries for the protection of marine mammals. The area, which covers a territory of 87,500 km², is recognized for its scientific, cultural, and educational significance.

www.pelagos-sanctuary.org/fr/

Recommendedvisits

VILLAGE

Return to the village passing by the small bays of Les Fossettes and Les Fosses.

POINTE SAINT-HOSPICE 2H 1/2 DAY

VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD & A HIKING TRAIL

A visit to the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is truly unique! (More information on page 14).

Step into the wonderful world of this Belle Epoque palace. Allow approximately two hours to visit the Villa and the gardens. Complete your visit of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with a walk on the trails of Pointe Saint-Hospice (details on page 24) or on Promenade Maurice Rouvier (details on page 22).

Explore the village of SaintJean-Cap-Ferrat, the marina and shops. Located at the end of the old port, the large jetty is ideal for a pleasant walk and offers a unique view of the village and cliffs. Explore the peninsula further with a walk along the Pointe Saint-Hospice. Take a small detour to admire the Saint-Hospice chapel with its colossal bronze statue of the Virgin Mary. Right below lies the Belgian military cemetery, in memory of the soldiers who died in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat during the First World War, and the graveyard by the sea.

1 DAY CULTURE & NATURE

Start your morning by exploring the Pointe Saint-Hospice, its walking trail, chapel, and bronze Virgin, as well as the Belgian and maritime military cemeteries. Then, return to the village to visit the Shell Museum (seasonal only, details on page 16) or for a shopping session at the local shops.

Take a break for lunch at one of the many restaurants in the village or harbour before going for a walk on the Tour du Cap-Ferrat trail (details on page 25). Finish your day with a visit to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and admire its magnificent gardens (details on page 14).

Activities

LEISURE SECTION OF THE PRACTICAL GUIDE.

Water-based activities

BOAT TOURS

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat , Côté Mer

Guided boat tour offered by the Tourist Office (see details on page 34)

Included in the French Riviera Pass (see page 42)

Cap’tain Ferrat

Discover the heritage, relax on the water, swim in the coves... aboard the “Maltese“ , a silent and very comfortable semirigid boat.

Quai Lindbergh

Tel. +33 (0)6 10 91 39 07 captain.ferrat@gmail.com www.capitain-ferrat.com

French Riviera Boat Experience

Exclusive private boat excursion on a luxury Day Cruiser.

Tel. +39 (0)32 84 98 86 27 frenchrivieraexperience2024@ gmail.com

Good Time

Sea trip, discovery of CapFerrat, and swimming.

Tel: +33 (0)6 14 31 25 88 goodtimedorado32@gmail.com

Pescatourism

Discover the profession of a fishing boat captain by participating in setting up equipment, hauling nets, and sorting fish. An unforgettable educational experience.

Tel: +33 (0)6 21 38 55 67

SOS Grand Bleu Association

Educational sea outings aboard a magnificent Turkish caïque to encounter the cetaceans inhabiting the Pelagos Sanctuary.

Quai Lindbergh

Tel. +33 (0)4 93 76 17 61 gb@sosgrandbleuasso.fr www.sosgrandbleu.asso.fr

WATER ACTIVITIES

Cap Ferrat Diving

PADI IDC 5 Star diving school. Explore the seabed aboard the Corto, a typical Mediterranean boat.

Baptisms from 6 years old, training from beginner to professional, and explorations for all levels!

Quai Lindbergh

Tel. +33 (0)6 89 26 95 25 capferratdiving@icloud.com www.capferratdiving.com

Cap Ferrat Watersports

A variety of water activities to discover, such as jet skiing, kayaking, paddleboarding, foiling, and wakeboarding. New for 2024, sunset trips!

Plage de l’Hôtel Royal-Riviera

Tel. +33 (0)6 16 67 78 28 capferratws@gmail.com www.capferratwatersports.com

Gliss 06

Discover surfing, wakeboarding, seabobs, stand-up paddleboarding...

Plage de Passable

Tel. +33 (0)6 18 46 29 21 06gliss@gmail.com www.gliss06.com

Le Nautic Cap Ferrat

Rental of stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, windsurfing boards, wing foils, e-foils, seabobs. Paddle yoga.

Plage Cros deï Pin

Tel. +33 (0)6 62 24 55 53

Some activities included with the French Riviera Pass (see page 42).

SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT

Côté mer

FROM THE END OF MID-JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

Explore the peninsula by boat on board "La Sirène".

Our guide will tell you the history of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat through some anecdotes about celebrities and properties that have made the peninsula so famous. Game booklets for children. Paying trip

Included in the French Riviera Pass (see page 42)

GUIDED BOAT TRIP AROUND THE PENINSULA

Private swimming pools

For a change of scenery, the pools at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and at the Hôtel Delcloy are open to the general public.

LE CLUB DAUPHIN

GRAND-HÔTEL DU CAP-FERRAT, A FOUR SEASONS HOTEL*****

A few steps from the lighthouse of CapFerrat, the Club Dauphin is set in a magical park facing the Mediterranean sea, accessible by private and airconditioned funicular. In a calm and relaxed atmosphere, you can have lunch and relax by the heated seawater pool. For those who want total privacy, peace and quiet the Club Dauphin offers private cabanas by the sea and a private lounge.

Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 76 50 50 clubdauphin.capferrat@fourseasons.com

PISCINE

HÔTEL DELCLOY***

The freshwater pool is open to non-residents who eat at the buffet restaurant (buffet style starters and desserts, main dishes served at table).

Tel.: +33 (0)4 93 76 58 00

Private beaches

PALOMA BEACH

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s iconic beach, Paloma Beach, is a little corner of paradise surrounded by maritime pines and crystalclear waters.

Facing the east, it offers breathtaking views of the cliffs of Beaulieusur-Mer and Eze.

In the kitchen, Paloma Beach offers Mediterranean dishes and its speciality: grilled fish.

The restaurant is open from May to the end of September for lunch and dinner. The establishment can be fully privatised and offers showers, changing rooms, bath towels, deckchairs (reservation recommended), parasols, bar, a restaurant and a valet service, boat service, and water activities are also available.

PALOMA BEACH

Chemin de Saint-Hospice

Tel.: + 33 (0)4 93 01 64 71

www.paloma-beach.com

PLAGE DE PASSABLE

Facing the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer, the Plage de Passable is a legendary place in Cap-Ferrat, with lush vegetation.

The beach restaurant serves a modern and fresh cuisine, based exclusively on seasonal products. Car valet and boat services are available. The beach offers indoor and outdoor showers, changing rooms, bath towels, deckchairs, umbrellas, lounge bar, shop, massages and nautical activities. Open from Easter to the end of September (the restaurant is open in the evening from the end of May to the beginning of September).

PLAGE DE PASSABLE

Chemin de Passable

Tel.: + 33 (0)4 93 76 06 17

www.plage-de-passable.fr

Events

Summer exhibitions

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Prestige

"La Saint-Jean" festivities

Les Classiques de Juillet

©

atelier

Sacha Sosno

www.saint-jean-cap-ferrat.fr

Fireworks

Venetiannight

Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat Festival

Alsatian market

SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, In the heart of the "Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur"

Welcome to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the Nice Côte d’Azur territory, a destination with an incomparable quality of life that offers unforgettable experiences. Whatever your desires, Nice Côte d’Azur delivers.

A PARADISE NESTLED BETWEEN THE SEA AND THE MOUNTAINS!

Breakfast on the beach in the morning and hikes to meet the mountain goats in the afternoon... Go from the blue of the Mediterranean to the green summits of the Mercantour National Park in less than an hour and a half!

EXPERIENCE THE DOLCE VITA IN NICE

Discover Nice, a lively city that surprises with its dynamism and personality. Its city centre, recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the “Winter Resort Town of the Riviera“, will delight you. Museums, shopping, gardens and beaches, there is something for everyone.

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE NICE CÔTE D’AZUR COASTLINE

This preserved coastline showcases the Mediterranean and its pleasures: creeks, beaches and sea beds rhyme with walking paths, boat trips or scuba diving. Day and night, let yourself be carried away by the Côte d’Azur atmosphere.

DISCOVER THE HILLTOP VILLAGES

In the hinterland, clifftop villages nestled among the greenery invite you to stroll through their charming little streets. As you walk along, you will discover a gentle way of life, an authentic heritage and breathtaking panoramas.

LET YOURSELF BE SWEPT AWAY BY THE FRESH AIR OF THE NICE HIGH COUNTRY

In all seasons, the alps offer a preserved natural environment and wonderful encounters. A land of contrasts, it is a privileged site for active holidays and an extraordinary playground for all lovers of wide open spaces, nature, outdoor sports and the great outdoors.

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Saint-Dalmasle-Selvage

Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée

Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée

Isola

Roubion

Saint-Martin-du-Var

Le Broc

Gattières Carros

Saint-Jeannet

Vence

La Gaude

Saint-Laurent-du-Var

Cagnes-sur-Mer

La Toursur-Tinée

Saint-Martin-Vésubie

Belvédère

La BollèneVésubie

La Roquette-sur-Var Levens

Saint-Blaise

Castagniers

Tourrette-Levens

Châteauneuf-Villevieille

Aspremont

Colomars Falicon

Saint-André-de-la-Roche Drap

La Trinité Eze

Cap d’Ail

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Gilette

Bonson

Duranus

Utelle

Tournefort

Lantosque

Bairols

Clans

Roquebilière

Venanson

Marie

Ilonse

Valdeblore

Rimplas

Roure

french

Access to the villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (page 14) and advantage: -5% in the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild shop

1 hour of paddleboarding or 1 hour of double kayaking (condition: 2 cardholders per boat)

Le Nautic Cap Ferrat (page 33)

Advantage “Petits commerces“ card worth €10, valid for 24 hours to spend at participating merchants

“Saint-Jean-CapFerrat, Côté Mer” boat trip, available in high season (page 34)

By car

Practical information

How to get here ?

Westbound: A8 motorway, exit No.58 (Monaco - Eze), drive through Beausoleil and Cap d’Ail to reach the Basse Corniche, then follow the coastline to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Eastbound: A8 motorway, exit No.50 (Nice - Nice Centre), follow Nice Ouest-Arenas, then the Promenade des Anglais. Continue along the coastline to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, driving through Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer.

In season: car valet service on the Centenaire car park.

By bus

From Nice: take the bus No.15, network Lignes d’Azur.

From Monaco: Take the bus No.600, network Zou, get off at the bus stop Gare Beaulieu-sur-Mer for connection with bus line No.15, direction Port de Saint-Jean www.lignesdazur.com.

By train

From Beaulieu-sur-Mer train station go to the bus stop Gare Beaulieu-sur-Mer and take the bus No.15 (direction Port de Saint-Jean).

By plane

From Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, take the tram line No.2 to the terminus (Port Lympia stop), then take the bus line No.15 (Port Lympia bus stop), direction Port de Saint-Jean.

DISTANCES FROM THE MAIN TOWNS ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA:

•Cannes: 54 km

•Nice airport: 18 km

•Nice port: 9 km

•Monaco: 12 km

•Menton: 37 km

•Italian border: 43 km

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