Alpes-Maritimes · French Riviera
The most private peninsula on the Côte d'Azur — Belle Époque and contemporary estates between the bay of Villefranche and Beaulieu, with direct sea access and gardens running to the water.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a small peninsula of immense reputation — barely two square kilometres of pine, palm and pale stone, yet among the most valuable residential land on earth. The grand villas here were built by kings, writers and industrialists, and the families that hold them have done so for generations.
Opera Prestige holds a confidential selection of private villa rentals on the French Riviera, with particular depth across the Cap-Ferrat peninsula — the waterfront below the Grand-Hôtel, the heights above the port, and the gardens of Pointe Saint-Hospice. Every estate is accessed through direct owner relationship and inspected personally.
The sea defines the place. From the right terrace, a bespoke yacht charter can be positioned off Paloma or Passable for a day on the water, or set for a crossing to Monaco and the Italian coast. Few addresses combine this seclusion with this proximity to open water.
Signature Estates · Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Cap-Ferrat · Sea Front
A contemporary private estate perched above the Mediterranean, with seven ensuite bedrooms, expansive terraces and uninterrupted panoramic sea views from every level.
Cap-Ferrat · Waterfront
A neo-classical villa within a secure waterfront estate, with panoramic Mediterranean views and direct sea access on a landscaped flat plot of some 3,400 m².
Cap-Ferrat · Heights
A recently renovated contemporary villa atop the peninsula, with floor-to-ceiling glazing and breathtaking panoramas over the Mediterranean and the harbour of Cap-Ferrat.
Private Collection
Available exclusively through private inquiry — staffed, positioned, and prepared for the season.
Our Cannes portfolio is available exclusively through private consultation.
Contact us to receive a curated selection matched to your requirements.
Opera Prestige · Cannes
Every residence in our Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat collection arrives fully staffed — private chef, housekeeping and an estate manager — with security personnel and additional crew arranged on request.
Fully crewed motor and sailing yachts positioned along the coast, provisioned for days among the islands and crossings to Saint-Tropez, Monaco and the Italian Riviera.
A single advisor available around the clock — the tables, the berths, the transfers and every request the coast can answer, coordinated as one engagement.
Why Opera Prestige
What distinguishes a residence in our Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat collection is not the address alone, but the manner in which it is delivered — privately, completely, and without friction.
The Cannes Guide
The peninsula reads as three registers — the waterfront, the heights, and the village around the port. What follows is a practical anatomy of the addresses that matter.
The Waterfront
The southern and eastern shores hold the rare waterfront estates, gardens descending to private foreshore near the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and the gardens of Pointe Saint-Hospice. Among our properties here is the waterfront Villa Serena Mare, with direct sea access.
The Heights
The interior heights command the widest panoramas, from Villefranche to Beaulieu, with the Maurice Rouvier coastal path linking the peninsula to its neighbours. Estates such as Villa Aurelia and the six-bedroom Villa Lina sit within this elevated register.
Lifestyle
The village keeps a quiet harbour and two of the coast’s most coveted beach clubs — Paloma on the east, Passable facing Villefranche. Our concierge on the Riviera secures what cannot be reserved, and a yacht charter is moments away. The four-bedroom Villa Exception offers a more intimate footprint near the port.
Beyond
The peninsula sits between the deep harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu, with Nice to the west and Monaco a short run east along the corniches. The full arc of the French Riviera is within easy reach.
Seasonal Calendar
May – June
Late spring on Cap-Ferrat belongs to its residents — the gardens at their fullest, the sea warming, the beach clubs open before the summer arrivals. The finest estates remain available to those who plan deliberately.
July – August
The peninsula is at its most sought-after, and behind the gates none of the coast's summer congestion intrudes. The significant villas are allocated months, often a year, in advance; engage early or accept limitation.
September – October
September is the peninsula's argument for itself: the sea at its warmest, the coastal paths quiet, the light acquiring an autumn precision many consider the Riviera at its finest.
Getting to Cannes
International private jets arrive at Nice Côte d’Azur, some twenty minutes west, with full customs and FBO facilities. The chauffeured transfer waits on the apron.
A few minutes by helicopter from Nice to the Monaco heliport or a coastal pad, with a vehicle waiting — the standard arrival for clients whose time is measured carefully.
Fleet vehicles are held throughout your stay for movement between the estate, the port, the beach clubs and excursions along the corniches.
The high-speed service from Paris reaches Nice or Beaulieu in under six hours, with a short chauffeured transfer completing the journey to the peninsula.
Have Questions
Rates within our Cap-Ferrat collection begin at approximately €40,000 per week and extend to €100,000 and beyond for the largest waterfront and panoramic estates during July and August. Every quotation reflects the specific property, the period and the staffing requested, and is prepared privately on enquiry.
The waterfront estates near the Grand-Hôtel and Pointe Saint-Hospice offer gated seclusion with direct sea access, while the interior heights provide the widest panoramas behind mature gardens. The entire peninsula is residential and discreet by character.
Yes. Every estate is delivered with resident staff — typically a private chef, daily housekeeping and an estate manager. Security personnel, additional household staff, chauffeurs and yacht crew can all be arranged as part of the same engagement.
For July and August, demand consistently outpaces the inventory of significant properties; the finest estates are typically allocated by late autumn of the preceding year. We recommend making contact as early as possible.
Yes, and this is the standard arrangement. A single advisor coordinates the estate, yacht positioning, private aviation or helicopter transfers, chauffeured vehicles and every concierge request as one continuous engagement.
Opera Prestige Collection
Share your dates, your party size and any specific requirements — estate character, position, staffing, yacht access. A dedicated advisor will respond with a considered selection from the Cap-Ferrat portfolio.
