Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a commune of the Alpes-Maritimes département, in southeastern France. The commune has a population of 2,248 inhabitants and covers 2.48 km².

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Alpes-Maritimes - Département - France - Km²

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It is located on a peninsula next to Nice and to Villefranche-sur-Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Its tranquillity and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination amongst European aristocracy and international millionnaires. There is a pleasant footpath around the peninsula.

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Peninsula - Nice - Villefranche-sur-Mer - Cap Ferrat

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Around 1905, King Léopold II of Belgium owned an important country estate in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, including the Villa des Cèdres, which is now a botanical garden.

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1905 - Léopold II of Belgium - Country estate - Botanical garden

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