Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is named for the Cape (Cap-Ferrat) on which it is located, so it's no surprise that this is one of the main reasons that tourists come to visit the small, seaside town.
Cap-Ferrat
Because of its location on the beautiful peninsula of Cap-Ferrat, the town of Saint-Jean has slowly developed a tourist industry based around walking the rocky, cliffside path of the cape. As the rich and famous moved in during la Belle Epoque, they settled, of course, on the cliff, so today, walking along these paths gives you both views of the beautiful Mediterranean sea and the stunning villas and mansions that dot the coast.
Beaches
Like in all of the riviera cities and towns, heading to the beach is one of the most popular activities in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. The Mediterranean climate makes this a viable activity option during most of the year, and even if it's too chilly to go topless like the local women like to do, strolling on some of the more famous beaches still gives you stunning views of the coast. Paloma Beach is one of the most popular because of its location at the base of some tall cliffs, which blocks the wind and therefore makes it the perfect place to catch some sun on any day. The largest beach is called Cro de Pei Pin, and it has a public parking lot to make reaching it easy.
Zoo
If the beach isn't your cup of tea, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat also offers a famous zoo, which is opened every day of the year. The zoo is actually a zoological garden, and houses not only interesting animals, but also plants and flowers.
Villas and Mansions
Because of its importance during la Belle Epoque, today in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, there are lots of mansions and villas still standing that you can now visit. Villa Socoglio, also known as La Fleur du Cap, was actor Daved Niven's home here on the rivera, and still stands: a bright pink hommage to the actor that tourists can peer at through its front gates. Also bright pink, the villa of the Baroness Ephrussi de Rothchild is now a part of the French National Trust, and as such, is opened to the public for visits. For a small fee, you can see what it would have been like to visit and live in this seaside city at the height of its luxury, glamor and appeal.
