Hotel · 01
Four Seasons Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
An iconic Riviera palace on the Cap-Ferrat peninsula — sea views, six hectares of gardens, and refined vegetarian dining at La Véranda.
Europe / France
South of France
A 12-day Riviera-to-Provence journey — Cap-Ferrat, Antibes, Saint-Tropez and a Provençal vineyard — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 12 days
- Best season
- Late May
- From
- €25,000–€65,000 pp
The place
About this destination
Twelve unhurried days down the Côte d'Azur and into Provence, strung between four of the most storied addresses in the South of France. You start on the Cap-Ferrat peninsula, drift west through Antibes and Cannes to Saint-Tropez, and finish inland among the vineyards — the whole glittering coast in one slow, luxurious arc.
My experience
This is the Riviera at its most indulgent — a palace hotel every few nights, a different stretch of coast each morning, and long lunches by the sea in between. It is built to be savoured rather than rushed: give it the full twelve days, and let Monaco, Saint-Tropez and quiet Provence each have their moment.
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Through the lens · 3 frames
Photo journal
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Arrive Nice — Cap-Ferrat
Land on the Riviera and settle into the first of four legendary stays. An easy first evening to find your feet on the peninsula.
- 01Private transfer from Nice (NCE) to the Four Seasons Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat
- 02Check in — a Riviera palace with sea views and six hectares of gardens
- 03Sunset walk around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- 04Cocktails at the hotel, then dinner at La Véranda
Day 02
Monaco & Monte Carlo
A day in the principality — the palace, the casino square and the grandest tables on the coast.
- 01Prince's Palace and the changing of the guard
- 02Casino Square, Hôtel de Paris and Café de Paris
- 03Luxury shopping around the Carré d'Or
- 04Dinner at Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse or Pavyllon Monte-Carlo (request a vegetarian tasting menu)
Day 03
Nice & Èze
The old city in the morning, a perched medieval village in the afternoon.
- 01Nice Old Town, the Cours Saleya market and the Promenade des Anglais
- 02The hilltop village of Èze and the Fragonard perfumery
- 03Dinner at Le Cap at the Four Seasons (Michelin-starred)
Day 04
Antibes — Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Move along the coast to one of the Riviera's most legendary hotels.
- 01Check in at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
- 02The pool carved into the rocks and the Dior Spa
- 03A long lunch by the sea
- 04Evening in Antibes old town
Day 05
Cannes
La Croisette, the old town and the water — Cannes at its most glamorous.
- 01La Croisette and shopping on the Rue d'Antibes
- 02Le Suquet, the old quarter above the port
- 03A private sunset cruise
- 04Dinner at La Palme d'Or or Table 22; coffee at Armani/Caffè
Day 06
Antibes & Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Picasso by the sea in the morning, an artists' village in the hills by afternoon.
- 01The Picasso Museum and a Cap d'Antibes walk
- 02Lunch at the Eden-Roc Grill
- 03Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Fondation Maeght
- 04Dinner at La Colombe d'Or
Day 07
Transfer to Saint-Tropez
West to Saint-Tropez and the third stay — Cheval Blanc, on the old port.
- 01Check in at Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
- 02The old port, the Place des Lices and the boutiques
- 03Dinner at La Vague d'Or (3-Michelin-star)
Day 08
Pampelonne beach club day
The whole point of Saint-Tropez — a long, slow day on Pampelonne.
- 01Club 55 for the iconic, classic Saint-Tropez, or Gigi for sleek glamour
- 02Lunch and a swim, the afternoon by the water
- 03Evening at the Sénéquier café and along the port
Day 09
Saint-Tropez, slowly
The market, a beach lunch and the town's golden-hour glamour.
- 01Morning at the Place des Lices market
- 02Lunch at Loulou Ramatuelle or La Réserve à la Plage
- 03Sunset back at the hotel
- 04Dinner at Beefbar, Cucina Byblos or Salama
Day 10
Into Provence — Château de Berne
Leave the coast for a Provençal vineyard estate, rosé and quiet.
- 01Drive inland to Château de Berne
- 02Wine tasting, the spa and a vineyard walk
- 03Dinner at Le Jardin de Berne
Day 11
Provence villages
A day among the perched villages and long, unhurried Provençal lunches.
- 01Lorgues, Cotignac, Tourtour or Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- 02A long Provençal lunch and a rosé tasting
- 03A relaxed evening back at the château
Day 12
Departure
Home, on Riviera time.
- 01Drive to Nice (about 1.5–2 hrs) or Marseille (about 1.5 hrs), depending on your flight
02
Where to sleep
Hotels worth booking
03
Tables to book
Restaurants
What to order
Local cuisine
04
Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Getting in
Fly into Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) — the gateway to the whole Riviera, with private transfers, helicopters and onward roads radiating from it.
02 · Between stops
This route runs Cap-Ferrat → Antibes → Saint-Tropez → Provence, easiest with a pre-arranged car and driver along the coast. A short helicopter hop (Nice ↔ Monaco or Saint-Tropez) is a glamorous time-saver in season.
Coastal traffic is heavy in July–August — build in extra time, or fly over it.
03 · Departing
End at Nice (about 1.5–2 hrs from the Château de Berne) or Marseille (about 1.5 hrs), depending on your flight home.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
€25,000–€65,000 pp
EUR
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- €1,500–€6,000 / night
- Food & dining
- €80–€400 / day
- Transportation
- €150–€500 / day (private driver)
- Activities
- €100–€500 / day
05
The fine print
Tips & cultural notes
Practical tips
- 01
Late May–June or September is the sweet spot: warm seas and golden light without the August crush.
- 02
Pampelonne beach clubs (Club 55, Gigi, Loulou) need reservations days ahead in season.
- 03
For one day on the sand, do Club 55 for the classic Saint-Tropez; for the second, Gigi or Loulou for the glamour.
Cultural notes
- 01
Dress is smart-casual by day and properly glamorous by night, especially in Monaco and Saint-Tropez.
- 02
A little French goes a long way — always open with 'bonjour'.
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