Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat essentials

This peninsula on the Côte d'Azur features the pink Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its nine themed gardens and the 17th-century Chapelle Saint-Hospice. Architectural highlights include Villa Santo Sospir, famous for its Jean Cocteau murals, and the 16th-century Tour Sarrazine defense tower. The landscape is defined by the Phare du Cap Ferrat lighthouse and a series of distinct coastal spots, ranging from the sandy Plage de Passable to the limestone-pebbled Paloma Beach and the snorkeling-friendly Plage des Fossettes.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Essentials — Map

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Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also called Villa Île-de-France, is a French seaside villa located at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French…

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Plage des Fossettes

A quiet gravel beach on the eastern side of the peninsula, frequently used for snorkeling due to its clear waters and protected seagrass meadows.

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Chapelle Saint-Hospice

A 17th-century chapel built on the ruins of a 6th-century tower. It features an 11-meter bronze statue of the Virgin and Child on its exterior.

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Villa Santo Sospir

Often called the 'Tattooed Villa,' this residence is famous for the extensive murals, mosaics, and frescoes applied to its walls by artist Jean Cocteau.

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Plage Paloma Beach

A limestone-pebble beach named after Paloma Picasso. It offers views of the cliffs of Éze and Beaulieu-sur-Mer from the eastern side of the Saint-Hospice point.

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Phare du Cap Ferrat

A 34-meter lighthouse at the southern tip of the peninsula. The current structure was rebuilt in 1949 after the original 1827 tower was destroyed during WWII.

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Tour Sarrazine

A 16th-century defensive tower built by the Duke of Savoy to protect the coastline. It stands near the tip of the Saint-Hospice point.

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Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat

The Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel is a famous five star luxury resort hotel, in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on the French…

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Plage de Passable

A west-facing beach offering views across the bay to Villefranche-sur-Mer. It is one of the few spots on the peninsula featuring a sandy shoreline.

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