Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel

The rooms overlook the pine forest, gardens or sea, while the suites have a separate living room or living area. Their sizes and layouts vary: some have a terrace, and several suites combine a separate bedroom with a living room. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom. The room in the historic building overlooking the garden also has a dressing room and a seating area.

Facilities include a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a minibar. Several suites have a terrace with sea or garden views; one has a private pool facing the pine forest. The rooms in the historic building overlook the gardens or sea. The Superior King Room - Pine Forest overlooks the garden. The beds are extra-large doubles. Villa Rose Pierre has four bedrooms, a kitchen and a private pool.

The outdoor areas include a garden, a sun terrace and an outdoor pool with a bar. The hotel has a spa and fitness centre, with a sauna, hammam, hot tub, massage services, yoga classes and beauty treatments. Sun loungers and parasols are provided by the pool. Facilities also include tennis equipment and a tennis court.

Three restaurants and a bar offer a range of dining options. Breakfast can be served in your room; children's menus and meals for special diets are available on request. Valet parking and private indoor parking are available by reservation, at an additional charge. The reception is open 24 hours a day; services include a concierge, luggage storage, currency exchange, room service and childcare. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms. The hotel also offers bicycle and car hire, as well as a shuttle service.

The Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula extends between the Bay of Villefranche and the Beaulieu-sur-Mer roadstead. Its landscape alternates between pine trees, gardens, coves and coastal paths; the pace is that of a seaside village, with the sea as a backdrop. Travellers who enjoy waterside walks, swimming and remarkable gardens will find it quite different from the busy streets of Nice, while still being on the Riviera.

Fossettes Beach is 1.2 km away and Paloma Beach is 1.3 km away; the latter is known for its setting in a cove on the peninsula. The Rothschild Ephrussi Gardens, 2.1 km away, are home to a Belle Époque villa surrounded by themed gardens. Beaulieu-sur-Mer railway station, 3.3 km away, connects the area with other coastal towns. Nice and its old town are worth a day trip to visit the Cours Saleya market, the old lanes and the Promenade du Paillon.

In spring and autumn, the coastal paths are pleasant for walking between the headlands and beaches. In summer, the Mediterranean is inviting for swimming and boat trips, but the coast is busier: setting out early makes it easier to enjoy the coves in relative peace. A day can combine a visit to the gardens, a break by the sea and a walk around the village. In winter, the Riviera's mild climate often makes it possible to walk outdoors, although swimming is less of an option.