We used the Sunday to take a slow drive along the twisty coast road, calling into Beaulieu sur Mer.  Where we used to sit on the beach is now a huge marina.  Thankfully, the Rothschild mansion on Cap Ferrat is now open to the public, so without even paying the crazy price of 30 Euros each to visit it ($45US) we were able to enjoy the views across to Beaulieu and Cap d'Ail from its gardens.

Beaulieu sur Mer from Cap Ferrat

Cap Ferrat Bay

Rotschild Mansion on Cap Ferrat

David at Cap Ferrat Marina

Beaulieu Marina, Cap d’Ail in background

The petite corniche has lost none of its allure and beauty - grand mansions still stand, although most seem to be shuttered up against the bright sunshine, and youths jumping into the azure blue sea off the rocky promontories, or locals and tourists sunning themselves on the spare bits of beach, in between those reserved by the hotels.

Tunnel through to Cap d’Ail