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
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
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
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
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
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)