Riviera guide

Your Cote d'Azur, from the villa's doorstep

Written from where we sit, above the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Local, honest, and built to make the most of your stay, with the experiences worth booking gathered in one place.

A coastal railway along the French Riviera

Getting around

The coastal train to Monaco, Nice and Menton, driving and parking, and a car-free day plan from the villa.

Monaco harbour with superyachts on the French Riviera

A day in Monaco

Fifteen minutes by train: Monte-Carlo, the old town and the harbour, with a relaxed plan to see it well.

A turquoise Mediterranean cove on the French Riviera

The best beaches

From Plage des Marinieres minutes away to the coves of Cap-Ferrat, plus swimming in the bay.

The old town and harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer

The old town, the citadel, the Cocteau chapel and the harbour, a short walk from the villa.

The green peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

The coastal path, the Villa Ephrussi gardens and the quiet coves of the peninsula.

The perched village of Eze above the Mediterranean

Eze & the perched villages

The medieval village on its rock, the cactus garden and the famous corniche views.

The seafront promenade and bay of Nice

Nice in a day

Ten minutes by train: Vieux Nice, the Cours Saleya market and the Promenade des Anglais.

The French Riviera coastline in golden light

When to visit

Season by season on the Cote d'Azur, when to come for sun, sea and quiet.

The French Riviera coastline from a corniche road

Best day trips

Monaco, Eze, Nice, Menton and over the border to Italy, all from the villa.

The villa at the centre of it all

Four en-suite bedrooms, a heated infinity pool, and the whole Riviera within easy reach. Book direct with the owner.

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