Luxury villas in Cap Ferrat are about escaping to a land of rock-ribbed cliffs and secret coves, pine-topped hills, and charming French villages. They offer gleaming swimming pools lofted above the Mediterranean Sea, private access to idyllic beaches – some of the best in southern France – and gorgeous, modern interiors.
In the west, the cape begins with the pastel-painted buildings of Villefranche-sur-Mer. They cascade down the slopes of the Prealps into a mirror-like bay of water where yachts and fishing boats jostle for space along the marinas. The whole place has a whiff of Italy about it. That comes through in the cafe-clinking piazzas by the sea when you smell the truffle-infused risottos in the bistros and amid the old town’s narrow alleyways.
From there, the Cap Ferrat juts southwards. As you drive the dramatic coast road, notice the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the hill. Now a museum, it was designed and built by the acclaimed French architect Aaron Messiah back in 1907. Today, guests can get lost in the exquisite halls and rooms between priceless collections of vintage furniture and see the pristine gardens awash with babbling fountains and neatly pruned hedgerows.
That is also the prime starting point of the legendary Tour du Cap Ferrat hiking path, which weaves and winds around the whole perimeter of the headland. This path is the best way to see every inch of every picture-perfect beach in the region. Along the way, you’ll clamber up the rocks at the Sentier du Littoral to enjoy panoramic views and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Plage de la Fosse.
Within easy reach of both Nice and Monaco, a luxury villa in Cap Ferrat is the perfect base for your next holiday on the Cote d’Azur. The villas offer sweeping sea views from their infinity pools, pine-topped gardens, and beautiful interiors packed with all the frills, from sprawling marble bathrooms to private cinemas to cosy library spaces.
See
- The grand interiors and gardens of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- The pretty, Italian-style town of Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Idyllic beaches like Plage de la Fosse
Experience
- Walk the whole of the Tour du Cap Ferrat hiking path
- Sail from cove to cove along the French Riviera
- Drive dramatic coastal roads by the Mediterranean Sea
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