What to do in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

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Villa Ephrussi featuring a hotel and heritage architecture

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Attractions

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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Circuit de Monaco

Watch from the sidelines as professional drivers race around the Monte Carlo Formula One Track, the route that some call the world’s most difficult grand prix. The twisting streets of Monaco are tricky for the drivers, but undeniably thrilling for the viewers. Visit when the Grand Prix is not running and follow the course through town to see some of the principality’s most recognizable sights.

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Every year, these winding city streets host the annual Monaco Grand Prix, said to be one of the toughest races in the Formula One calendar.

2. Promenade des Anglais

The Promenade Des Anglais is a lively walkway that runs along Nice’s azure coastline. The three-mile (five-kilometer) stretch of pavement is lined with blue and white umbrellas, pebbled beaches and blue sea on one side. Cafés, restaurants and up-market hotels line the other side, separated by a busy road.

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Nice which includes a pebble beach and general coastal views

3. Promenade de la Croisette

La Croisette is a gorgeous seaside boulevard lined with palm trees, luxurious hotels and the most fashionable restaurants and bars in the city. This 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) boardwalk is where the big names of the movie industry come to be seen during the Cannes Film Festival.

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4. Place Massena

Place Massena is the main square in Nice. The large plaza lies between the Old and New Towns, and is lined with shops and restaurants. It sits at a crossroads of several main boulevards, including the grand Avenue Jean Médecin. Locals flock here on their way to school and work. Stop for a coffee at one of the cafés dotted around the edge of the square and take in the action. The tramway runs through the center of the plaza, but otherwise it’s pedestrian only.

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Place Massena which includes a statue or sculpture

5. Villa Ephrussi

At Villa Ephrussi see stunning paintings, antique furniture and a collection of rare porcelain. Explore nine themed gardens, including a rose garden, a Florentine garden and a Japanese garden.

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Villa Ephrussi showing château or palace, a fountain and heritage architecture

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Discover the most popular places to visit in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Promenade des Anglais

4.5/5(96 reviews)

Stroll the promenade day or night for views across the Bay of Angels, and access to Nice’s best beaches.

Place Massena

4.5/5(45 reviews)

Nice’s main square offers opportunities for shopping, delightful cafés dotted around the edge and some of the best people-watching in the city.

Port of Nice

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Nice with a trip to Port of Nice. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Allianz Riviera

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Watch sports at the highest level at Nice’s premier stadium, where you can attend soccer and rugby matches as well as concerts and shows.

Paloma Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paloma Beach during your travels in Nice?

Nice Etoile Shopping Center

4/5(46 reviews)

This shopping complex lives up to its billing as a major retail destination, filled with upscale boutiques and bakeries serving tasty French pastries and desserts.

Cours Saleya

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Spend a few hours shopping for souvenirs in the colorful stalls of one of Nice’s most famous markets, which overflows with exotic flowers and local produce.

Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Learn about the local history of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with a stop at Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Amble around this quaint area's gardens or experience its art scene.