scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat works well as a base: 10 minutes from Quartier du Port, 8km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 2,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Quartier du Port, about 4 km away.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ ʒɑ̃ kap fɛʁa]; Occitan: Sant Joan de Cap Ferrat; Italian: San Giovanni Capo Ferrato) is a resort town and commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. In 2012, Cap Ferrat was named the second most expensiveRead more
residential location in the world, after Monaco, earning it the nickname 'Billionaires' Peninsula'.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is located on a peninsula next to Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Villefranche-sur-Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Its tranquility and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination among the European aristocracy and international rich who visit the French Riviera.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?
Within an hour or so of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: Eze Village (5 km), Promenade des Anglais (6 km), Grande Corniche (7 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Vence and Col de Turini.
Where is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat?
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, about 4 km from Quartier du Port.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,149
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.6884, 7.3336
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
6 km · about 10 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
7 km · about 10 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Monaco & Monte Carlo
The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
9 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Monaco
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Antibes Old Town
A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
21 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Col de Vence
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- Right hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 22 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 32 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
- 32 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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