Visit iconic Nice and Monaco, both 20 mins, discover gorgeous beaches, belle époque villas, spectacular hilltop villages and mountain scenery. You won’t want to leave.

Take stone steps down the steep hillside to the closest small, pebbly beach, Plage de la Darse, it’s good for an evening dip or a snorkel. Further on you arrive in Villefranche, a picturesque village above an idyllic harbour overlooking the Cap Ferrat peninsula. The 14th-century old town, with its winding streets is a delight to amble around after a long, lazy lunch. Tour the coast and its sights.

The unique Chapel St Pierre down by the port of Villefranche is one of the most remarkable treasures left by Jean Cocteau who once resided at Villa le Calme.

Villefranche’s charming village market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the park along the road.

Below the house is the Port de la Darse, one of the oldest working boatyards on the Riviera. It is a delight to take a coffee at Le Baleine Joyeuse and watch the boats go by.

The remarkable Villa Rothschild Ephrussi stands on the skyline of St Jean Cap Ferrat across the Rade de Villefranche from the house. The gardens are one of the wonders of the Cote d’Azur and well worth a visit.

The neighbouring village of Beaulieu sur Mer has a market most mornings and an idyllic square where it is a delight to take a coffee and watch the world go by.

Above the house is the National Park of Mont Boron. At the far end the Fort de Mont Alban has amazing views of the coast from Villefranche to Italy.