Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is not a simple seaside resort. It’s a preserved enclave, a tongue of land suspended between Beaulieu and Villefranche, where the Mediterranean reveals its most intimate face. Each season, the Cap welcomes a handful of insiders who return for the same rituals, the morning swim at Passable, lunch at the water’s edge at Plage de Paloma, the sunset walk along the coastal path.
For summer 2026, our Travel Advisors have gathered the addresses, the experiences, and the appointments that compose a successful season in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Far from tourist guides, here is an itinerary written by those who have been spending their summers on the peninsula for years.
The beaches, from golden sand to hidden coves
Plage de Passable, facing the bay of Villefranche, remains the Cap’s beach rendezvous. In summer a sunbed booking is a must, and our concierge takes care of it for you.
For family swimming, Paloma beach, sheltered below the Pointe Saint-Hospice, offers calm water. Our concierge can have your lunch delivered there.
« You don’t come to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to party. You come to disappear, to listen to the sound of the sea between two fig trees, to rediscover the luxury of silence. »
The table, between stars and trattorias
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat offers a rare range of tables for such a small territory. Le Cap, the fine-dining restaurant of the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, remains a reference, and the peninsula’s grand hotels open their terraces facing the sea.
The port of Saint-Jean lines up its fish restaurants facing the boats, for an easy lunch. Our concierge books for you, and can arrange a meal served at your villa.
Bespoke experiences, the rendez-vous that make the difference
- Private boat outing with sunset aperitif on the bay of Villefranche (skipper included)
- Visit of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens
- Nicoise cooking class in your villa with a Cap chef
- Sunrise walk on the coastal path, accompanied by a naturalist
- Booking your tables, from the port of Saint-Jean to Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Our advice for 2026
Favour the weeks of June and September. The light is sublime, beaches quieter, chefs more available. If you can only come in July or August, book everything without exception six months in advance, as great addresses cannot be improvised in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Our concierge looks after you on the peninsula as in Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. A dedicated Travel Advisor orchestrates every detail, transfers, tables, private chef and personalised services.
