Cap Ferrat
Cap Ferrat is a peninsula into the Mediterranean just south of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
Most of the peninsula is home to the very wealthy - although you will see little more clue to the existence of most of these villas as you explore than their entrance gates.
Apart from walking along the (very beautiful) coast from St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, there are a couple of other reasons why you should visit.
The first is the zoo and extensive parkland surrounding Les Cedres, the original villa to be built on the island (by King Leopold II)
The second is the Musee Ephrussi de Rothschild. Stunning even among the other villas in the area, the Villa of Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild (the 'Villa Ile de France') was built in the early part of the 20th century.
Both outside in the meticulously maintained gardens (separated into several parts, each with a different theme), and in the lavish interior of the villa, there are plenty of 'oooh' and 'aaah' moments as you come across yet more extraordinary items of art, furniture etc.
Note: apparently current residents of the island include Andrew Lloyd Webber and Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft). Be sure to dress nicely if either invites you to lunch when you visit Cap Ferrat.
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Places to visit near Cap Ferrat, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Cap Ferrat.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
26 km: Antibes (Riviera town) 27 km: Biot (attractive town) 20 km: Cagnes-sur-Mer (Village and Chateau Grimaldi) 17 km: Gorbio (French Riviera town) 28 km: Juan-les-Pins (Beach resort) 10 km: La Turbie (French Riviera town) 21 km: Menton (Coast town) 11 km: Monaco (Independent Principality) 7 km: Nice (Major Riviera resort) 13 km: Nice airport (airport) 12 km: Peillon (French Riviera town) 17 km: Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (French Riviera town) 23 km: Saint-Paul-de-Vence (Popular hilltop village) 25 km: Sospel (French Riviera town) 25 km: Vence (Attractive town) 3 km: Villefranche-sur-Mer (French riviera town)
See also Cap Ferrat (version Francais)
