Cap-Ferrat

Being interested in architecture and gardens, I%26#39;m wondering if it%26#39;s worth the time to drive around Cap-Ferrat. Is everything hidden behind walls and greenery, or are there wonders to be seen?

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The Villa Ephrussi is a must for you, the gardens are just beautiful with amazing views over the cap and the coast. Other than that, I%26#39;m afraid, it%26#39;s mostly private estates and usually hidden behind walls and greenery.

Still, I very much recommend the touristic path around the Eastern tip of the peninsula %26quot;Saint Hospice%26quot; with great views over the coast and occasional glimpses into private gardens.

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I second the Villa Ephrussi suggested visit. If you want to see nice areas along the coast, you can walk on the %26quot;Sentier des douaniers%26quot; from the beach at Carnolès (western tip of Menton) to Monaco. Nice walk, about 1.5 hr long.

Another one is to walk from the beach in front of the Casino in Beaulieu-sur-Mer towards St-Jean then to the tip of the Cap Ferrat and then to Villefranche-sur-Mer (you will walk right besides the Villa Ephrussi). This one is longer, an easy 3 hrs if I remeber well but a very nice one.

You have directions and explanation in the grenn Michelin guide for the Riviera and there are some signs once in a while.

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Merci bien! Villa Ephrussi looks fabulous. We%26#39;ll stop and have a look, plus drive around and see if we can get a peek through the hedges into rich and rare places.

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