Côte d’Azur Garden Festival

Tour ideas in Cap d’Ail

Suggested by the town of Cap d’Ail and its tourist office

Click on the points on the map to see each location.

Tour ideas in details

1 - Douaniers’ garden

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On the path leading to the sea, near the douaniers’ tip, there’s a garden full of citruses and Mediterranean species will thrill the hikers searching for a haven of peace 

Open 7 days a week from 8am to 5pm

Avenue des douaniers – Cap d’Ail

Latitude :43.720204 – Longitude : 7.405208

Distance from ephemeral gardens to the douaniers’ garden : 14 minutes  (1 kilometer)

2 - Coastal footpath

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Walk at your own pace on this trail punctuated by interpretation panels installed for you from Mala Beach to Marquet Beach. On a 3.6 km path, you will discover a rare Mediterranean flora, a millstone quarry still full of mystery and the lush gardens of the splendid Belle Epoque villas.

The coastal path is equipped with safety barriers that can be closed in case of adverse weather conditions, strong wind or swell.

 

For more information about the footpath’s access, contact the 04 93 78 02 33

Bord de mer/ pointe des douaniers – Cap d’Ail

Latitude : 43.719606 – Longitude : 7.404987 

Distance from ephemeral gardens to the Coastal footpath  : 15 minutes (1 kilometer)

3 - Pic-nic area

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Enjoy a break in this privileged environment where the Mediterranean Sea opens up before your eyes, a few steps away from the Mala district and its Belle Epoque villas.

Avenue Raymond Gramaglia – Cap d’Ail

Latitude : 43.7200094 – Longitude : 7.3948901

Distance from ephemeral gardens to the pic-nic area : 7 minutes (500 meters)

4 - Sacha Guitry park

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Overlooking the sea, it offers you a restful setting where Mediterranean and exotic vegetation flourishes. This park is located near the villa "Les Funambules" that Sacha Guitry acquired in 1927.

Avenue Raymond Gramaglia and avenue François de May – Cap d’Ail
Latitude : 43.721153872018256 – Longitude : 7.392591940474694
Distance from ephemeral gardens to the Sacha Guitry park   : 8 minutes (650 meters)

5 - Château des Terrasses’ park

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In the heart of the city, it invites you to discover some rare species of Mediterranean flora that will enchant your quest for authenticity. Over time, the charm of this Belle Epoque villa has remained intact.

1 avenue du Général de Gaulle – Cap d’Ail

Open until April 14th included: from 8am to 6pm – From April 15th : 8am to 8pm.

Latitude : 43.723061 - Longitude : 7.395275

Distance from ephemeral gardens to the Château des Terrasses’ park   : 7 minutes (600 meters)