Cap-d'Ail

Cap-d'Ail

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCap-d'AilBeausoleil at 4.8 km (9 min)
Insee code06032Èze at 6.6 km (9 min)
Postcode06320Beaulieu-sur-Mer at 7.3 km (9 min)
Latitude43.7220800La Turbie at 8.8 km (13 min)
Longitude7.4058390Monaco at 9.4 km (17 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 540 metersSaint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat at 9.7 km (13 min)
Surface2.04 km²Villefranche-sur-Mer at 10.1 km (14 min)
Population4942 inhabitantsGorbio at 14.4 km (21 min)
Density2425 inhabitants/km²La Trinité at 16.5 km (16 min)
National labelsNice at 17.3 km (26 min)
Chief townNice (at 18.6 km, 25 min)Peille at 17.9 km (24 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesDrap at 17.9 km (18 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Cap d'Ail an Eden on the Cote d'Azur ... Cap d'Ail occupies on the Cote d'Azur a privileged position, near Monte Carlo, 20 minutes from Nice and Italy.

Cap d'Ail has a past rich in history. For nearly a century personalities have chosen to reside there for its charm and its surroundings. To name a few: the Tsarevitch, Prince of Wales, the Lumière brothers, Sacha Guitry, Winston Churchill, Guillaume Apollinaire, André Malraux, Lord Beaverbrook, Greta Garbo and many other celebrities.

The creation of the district Mala is the origin of the resort of Cap d'Ail. Its development began around 1879 through the initiative of a financial bold Baron Pauville who, convinced of the tourism potential of the place, recently crossed the road and attached to the rail network, decides to launch in 1880, a large real estate transaction. The entire project consists of a subdivision and a hotel designed to accommodate clients of wealthy winter preferring to stay quiet while enjoying the entertainment offered by the large neighboring resorts of Nice and Monaco.


SIGHTSEEING

Among its highlights massive 500 yards, beaches and coves, its Mediterranean climate, Cap d'Ail is an attractive seaside resort where you can stay single, couple or family.

Cap d'Ail a place for walks with Mediterranean scents?? the coastal path. Located in one of the most beautiful shores of the Cote d'Azur, the coastal path Cap d'Ail you will discover the wealth of flora, geology and architecture of the Belle Epoque villas.

Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Cap-d'Ail
Information pointsTourist Office of Cap-d'Ail
Leisure centresBeach Mala,   Beach Marquet,   Beach of the Pissarelles,   Beach of the Pointe des Douaniers,   Marina of Cap-d'Ail
Natural sitesCape Rognoso,   Cape of Ail,   Headland of the Douaniers

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Each year many cultural and sporting events are held. The celebration of the bee, the Feasts of the sea, the Tennis Open and the Junior Music Festival and Jazz.


ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

The scenic trails. Overlooking Cap d'Ail and Monaco, these trails offer your eyes a grand landscape, flora and house enjoying an exceptional climate tempered by the Mediterranean coast.

PHOTOS
Cap d'Ail Air
 
Marquet Beach
Beach Mala
 
The Coastal Trail
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 8°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 10°C
RESTAURANTS 
Les Princes  SPECIAL OFFER
Èze
The Hotel Les Terrasses d'Eze and its Restaurant Les Princes can welcome you all year round, for lunch and dinner. The location is absolutely unique with a splendid plunging view over...
Located 2.6 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 45 € to 90 € per person 
La Terrasse  
10
La Turbie
Since June 2004, La Terrace has been very ably run by French and Australian owners, Helen and Jacques Barraja. The restaurant can seat up to 70 people and offers panoramic views from...
Located 2.6 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Au petit gari
Nice
Au Petit Gari, was established in 2003 is the reference fun place to meet friends, lovers or to work in complete indulgence. The Authentic cuisine Marc Chevalier will take you to a...
Located 10.4 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 25 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa kilauea  
Nice
Our guest house is located on the hills in the heart of Nice on the French Riviera, only a few minutes drive from the Promenade des Anglais and beaches. Our Villa widely open to the...
Located 11.4 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 120 € to 150 € the double room 
Les Cypres    
10
Contes
15 mins from Nice, this authentic house dating from 1920 Nice offers 3 separate rooms, on the ground floor with a breathtaking view over the medieval village of Tales. The contemporary...
Located 12.1 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 85 € to 90 € the double room 
La Parare  
Châteauneuf-Villevieille
Guest house La Parare, a stone farmhouse from the 17th century, vaults, terraces and heated swimming pool with jet stream. Sauna and possibility to have a massage. Beautiful scenery...
Located 13 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 130 € to 160 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Beaulieu lumin appart 4 pers parc mer
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Bright apartment of 90m² residential in private park near the sea. Two large rooms with balcony, bathroom WC, lounge-dining room, kitchen equipped, gas heating: price depending on periods...
Located 6.2 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 600 € to 750 € per week 
Prestation de charme, vue exeptionelle su
Peillon
Rental of character, great performance with exceptional views of the old village of Peillon. Appartement redone. In a half hour from the sea and beaches of Nice and Monaco. Linen rental...
Located 6.3 km from Cap-d'Ail520 € per week 
Locations appartements dans villa  
8.8
Nice
2 room apartment in a villa 40 m ² with terrace and parking in the property. 180 ° panoramic view over the city of Nice and the sea. American kitchen, living room with sofa bed for...
Located 8.3 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 350 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping caravaning saint paul  
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
caravaningsaintpaul.fr. caravaningstpaul@aol.com. At the foot of the medieval village world famous for its artists, its museums and galleries, a large green park and a valley ensoleillée....
Located 23 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 17 € to 20 € per day 
Parc des Maurettes    
8.5
Villeneuve-Loubet
Calm and relaxation in a nice and shadowy site **** free : spa facilities (2 relaxing spas - 1 swimming spa - sauna - terrace) **** internet receipt on every pitch (Wifi) and internet...
Located 24 km from Cap-d'AilFrom 17 € to 25.50 € per day 
Camping Au Vallon Rouge    
8.4
La Colle-sur-Loup
Ideally situated in the golden traiangle between Cannes, Nice and Grasse-Saint Paul de Vence, Between the sea and the mountains, 9 km from the coast, come and enjoy the green, shaddy...
Located 25 km from Cap-d'Ail 

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HOTELS
Le Quai Des Princes     
7.4
Cap-d'Ail
Located just on the boarder of Monaco, this hotel overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and Port de Fontvieille. It is 500 metres from the beach and has an outdoor pool and spa centre. The...
Located in Cap-d'AilRoom from 129 €
Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte De Monaco     
7.7
Cap-d'Ail
Located beside the marina in Cap-d’Ail, this 4-star hotel features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. It offers elegant guest rooms, most with a private balcony and sea views. All...
Located in Cap-d'AilRoom from 139 €
Pierre & Vacances Costa Plana     
7
Cap-d'Ail
The residence with its avant-garde style was designed by architect Jean Nouvel is located close to Monaco and features apartments with large terraces with a panoramic view. All of the...
Located in Cap-d'AilRoom from 55 €

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Le Rivage
Le Rivage features spacious residences with terraces overlooking a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. It is located in...
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