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Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat is an exceptional site and one of the loveliest places on the Mediterranean coast. The peninsula is situated next to Nice and Villefranche Sur Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Its tranquillity and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination amongst European aristocracy and international millionaires. In order to better appreciate the beauty of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, you can visit on foot by taking the coastal path. It is signposted for 14 km and divided into 3 parts: the tour of Cap Ferrat, the pine-forest and the Maurice Rouvier walk which links Saint Jean Cap Ferrat to Beaulieu. At the tip of Cap Ferrat, you will find one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, the "Grand Hotel du Cap" which is set amidst a stunning garden. Villa Rothschild - The full