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aint-Jean Cap Ferrat is an exceptional site and
one of the most loveliest places on the Mediterranean
coast. The peninsula is situated next to Nice
and to Villefranche sur
Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Its tranquillity
and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination
amongst European aristocracy and international millionnaires.
In order to better appreciate the beauty of Saint
Jean Cap Ferrat, you can visit on foot by taking
the coastal path. It is signposted for 14 km and divided
into 3 parts : the tour of Cap Ferrat, the pine-forest
and the Maurice Rouvier walk which links Saint Jean
Cap Ferrat to Beaulieu.
At
the tip of Cap Ferrat, you will find one of the most
beautiful palaces in the world, the "Grand
Hotel du Cap" which is set amidst a stunning
garden. Saint Jean Cap Ferrat has a zoological
park which houses 300 animals which live in semi-freedom
amongst the Mediterranean
and tropical vegetation. You will discover crocodiles,
big-cats, exotic birds... amongst others. |
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Visitors
can also wander along the port, opposite the wharf where
a number of restaurants have shady terraces. You can
visit one of the most beautiful villas on the peninsula
which is open to the public and is like a palace from
"One Thousand and One Nights" : the Villa Ile de France.
This mansion is decorated with the treasures of the
baronness B«atrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. More than
5000 works of art are displayed, together with an impressive
collection of furniture, lamps and carpets... it's marvellous
! The visit continues in the gardens of the villa surrounded
by the sea. The Baronness Ephrussi de Rothschild was
inspired by her travels to create 7 gardens designed
around several themes... Spanish, Florentine or Japanese...garden
of the Muses, garden of the Lapidary, the rose garden...
impeccable walk-ways, palm-trees and rare fragrances
surround this paradise.
Saint
Jean Cap Ferrat is also known for the luxurious
properties nestled amongst lush vegetation. Discretely
built and protected from prying eyes, they often include
a private beach and locked gate-ways. Everything is
not always what it seems on the French
Riviera. ! |
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Sites
to see
: Ephrussi de Rothschild Foundation. Museums and gardens
of the Villa Ile de France. Chapelle St Hospice. Tour
St Hospice. Cap Ferrat lighthouse. Cap Ferrat Zoo.
Tourist
facilities : 15 Hotels. Furnished apartments. 20
restaurants.
Leisure
activities : Hiking and walks along the 14 km coastal
walk-way. Port de St Jean. Water sports, 3 beaches (Paloma,
Passable et Cro deë Pin). Varied cultural events thoughout
the summer.
The
road winds among luxurious estates between the sea and
pine groves for 9 miles around the cape.
It
is possible to walk around the cape following footpaths
(taking between 1 1/2 and 2 hrs on foot ) or reach Beaulieu-sur-Mer
from the village of St Jean Cap Ferrat (approx 1/2 hour).
Neighbouring
villages : Villefranche
sur Mer (km) and Beaulieu
sur Mer (km).
How
to get there: From Nice Airport take the coast road,
Promenade des Anglais, direction Monaco. At the entrance
of Beaulieu turn right direction St Jean-Cap-Ferrat,
after the tourist office turn right follow Cap-Ferrat,
the street until you see the hotel at the very end.
Transportation
Nice International airport: 13 miles / 20 km /
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