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Celebrate the season

Spring brings a particular pleasure to a stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Breakfast moves onto the terrace, afternoons invite long walks, and gardens become a reason to plan an entire day outdoors. At Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, the Fête des Roses et des Plantes celebrates the season through flowers, gardening and the people who cultivate them.

For guests renting a villa on the peninsula, the festival offers an appealing focus for a spring escape. Spend a morning discovering plants and meeting exhibitors, pause for lunch, then return home with time to enjoy your own garden. It is an outing that suits both dedicated gardeners and visitors simply drawn to beautiful surroundings.

A Celebration Rooted in the Gardens

Roses hold a special place in the history of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’s enthusiasm for horticulture helped shape the estate, with the rose garden occupying a prominent position at the southern end of the property. The festival builds on that connection, bringing the enjoyment of plants into the foreground of a visit.

The setting encourages you to take your time. Look closely at the planting, notice how colours work together and enjoy the relationship between flowers, pathways and architecture. Even without a garden of your own, there is satisfaction in discovering the thought behind a carefully composed outdoor space.

For those who enjoy photography, the visit also offers an opportunity to concentrate on smaller details. A single bloom, an arrangement of pots or the texture of foliage can be as memorable as a wider view of the estate.

Meet Growers and Discover Their Work

Part of the festival’s appeal lies in the opportunity to encounter specialists and ask questions. The 2026 programme brought together rose growers, horticultural exhibitors, florists and producers working with citrus, orchids and other plants. Local crafts and products inspired by flowers and aromatic plants added further variety to the event.

Browsing becomes more engaging when you can speak to the people behind what you see. Ask about a plant that catches your attention, learn how it is grown or discover why one variety suits a particular setting. Experienced gardeners may arrive with specific interests, while occasional visitors can follow their curiosity.

Allow room for unexpected discoveries. The pleasure of an event like this often comes from an encounter you had not planned, whether that is a conversation with a grower or an appreciation for a flower you had previously overlooked.

Build a Spring Stay Around the Occasion

The Rose Festival can provide the starting point for several days in Cap Ferrat. Keep another morning free for a coastal walk, spend an afternoon exploring the village or enjoy a leisurely lunch at your villa. A few carefully chosen outings leave plenty of time to appreciate the property you have rented.

A private chef dinner offers a relaxed way to finish the festival day. Gather around the table, share your discoveries and enjoy an evening together without another journey. For a group travelling from different places, these quieter moments can become a particularly valued part of the holiday.

Plan Your Spring Escape with The S Collection

Share your preferred travel dates and plans with The S Collection, and we can help you explore villas suited to your spring stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Our team can discuss your priorities, from outdoor dining spaces to arrangements for a private chef or chauffeur. Once the festival programme is available for your travel year, you can shape the visit around the experiences that interest you most.

Contact The S Collection to find your Cap Ferrat villa and begin planning a spring escape filled with gardens, good food and time together.

Experience the estate after dark

An evening at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild brings a different perspective to a summer stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. As daylight fades, the gardens become a setting for music, performance and a leisurely walk beneath the evening sky. Les Nocturnes invite visitors to experience the estate after dark, making a cultural outing part of the pleasures of a Riviera holiday.

For guests staying in a private villa, the occasion fits naturally into the week. Spend the afternoon swimming or enjoying lunch at home, then dress for an evening in the gardens. It is an opportunity to explore one of Cap Ferrat’s best-known addresses while leaving room for the unhurried routines of summer.

The Gardens After Dark

The atmosphere of Les Nocturnes begins with the setting. In previous editions, candlelight has illuminated the pathways and pools of the French Garden, inviting visitors to discover the estate as its appearance changes with the evening light. The combination of gardens, architecture and live performance gives the visit several dimensions, with time to appreciate the surroundings as well as the programme.

Allowing time to arrive comfortably makes the experience more enjoyable. There is pleasure in taking in the setting before a performance begins, finding your bearings and letting the pace of the day settle. For couples, it makes an appealing evening out. For friends travelling together, it offers a shared occasion around which to plan dinner and conversation.

Music and Live Performance

Les Nocturnes combines the appeal of an evening garden visit with a changing artistic programme. The organisers described the 2026 edition as a celebration of music and live performance, with the estate providing the backdrop for the season’s events. The programme is worth exploring carefully, since the performance itself can shape which evening you choose.

A familiar artist may provide the starting point for your plans, while an unfamiliar programme can become an invitation to discover something new. Guests travelling as a group can compare their interests before selecting a date, particularly when a holiday includes several generations or different musical tastes.

The experience also gives a longer stay a welcome change of rhythm. Between beach days, lunches and boat excursions, an evening dedicated to the arts adds another memory to take home.

Planning Dinner Around the Evening

Consider how you would like the evening to unfold before making dinner arrangements. An early meal at your villa can be a comfortable option, giving everyone time to prepare and leave together. A private chef can shape the menu around the occasion, with a relaxed supper before departure.

For guests who prefer to dine during their visit, check the options offered for the relevant edition. The 2026 ticket arrangements included an admission option with a food hamper, alongside admission-only tickets. That edition also specified restrictions on bringing food and drinks into the venue, so it is sensible to review the booking information before deciding what to take.

Plan Your Cap Ferrat Stay with The S Collection

Make Les Nocturnes part of a summer holiday with The S Collection. A private villa gives you space to enjoy the day at your own pace before heading out for an evening of culture in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

Share your travel dates, group size and plans with our team, and we can help you explore villas suited to your stay. Our concierge team can also discuss private chef services and chauffeur arrangements around your evening.

Contact The S Collection to find your villa in Cap Ferrat and plan the experiences that will make your time on the Riviera your own.

Jazzy coastal surroundings

Summer evenings in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat have a rhythm of their own. Lunch stretches into the afternoon, swimming gives way to drinks on the terrace, and plans for dinner can wait until the heat begins to soften. During Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat, live music adds another reason to spend the evening outdoors. For guests renting a villa on the peninsula, the festival offers an opportunity to make a concert part of their holiday while keeping the relaxed pace that brought them here.

Held in the Jardin de la Paix, Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat brings internationally recognised musicians to a setting overlooking the Mediterranean. The festival has become an established part of the local summer calendar, combining an intimate outdoor venue with a programme that encourages visitors to discover different voices and interpretations of jazz. Its coastal surroundings give the occasion a character closely connected to Cap Ferrat itself.

An Evening Overlooking the Mediterranean

The setting is central to the experience. At the Jardin de la Paix, the sea and surrounding greenery form part of the evening, giving guests a chance to enjoy the landscape as well as the performance. Arriving with time to settle in allows the transition from a day on the Riviera to an evening focused on music to happen naturally.

For visitors who usually plan their holidays around restaurants, beaches and time on the water, a concert introduces another side of the destination. It gives an evening its own purpose and creates a shared experience to talk about over breakfast the following morning. Couples can build a night out around a performance, while friends travelling together can choose an evening that suits their musical interests.

A Programme Worth Exploring

Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat offers a reason to look beyond familiar names. Previous programmes have brought together established performers and artists whose work draws on different musical traditions. Exploring the programme before booking allows guests to choose between an evening with a favourite musician and the pleasure of discovering someone new.

The 2026 edition, held from 6 to 8 August, included Alfredo Rodriguez, Henri Texier, ALA.NI and André Manoukian with Mosin Kawa. Their contrasting approaches illustrate the variety visitors can encounter across the festival’s evenings. Future line-ups should be checked when the organisers publish the relevant edition’s programme.

Make the Concert Part of Your Stay

A festival evening fits comfortably into a villa holiday. Leave the daytime open for swimming, reading in the shade or spending a few hours exploring the peninsula. An early meal at home can give everyone time to prepare before leaving, particularly when several guests are attending together.

Alternatively, arrange dinner around the concert schedule, allowing enough time for travel and admission. Keeping the rest of the day light makes the evening easier to enjoy. Guests attending several performances may appreciate alternating busier days with quieter afternoons at the villa.

Planning around individual preferences also helps a group stay relaxed. Some guests may wish to attend every evening, while others choose a single concert and spend the remaining nights enjoying dinner at home.

Staying in a Private Villa

Renting a villa provides a comfortable base for combining the festival with a longer stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. There is space to gather before heading out, enjoy breakfast at your own pace and return to familiar surroundings after the performance.

Location deserves consideration when choosing a property. Ask about the practical journey between the villa and the venue, including the return trip. A property’s position on the peninsula, its access and your group’s transport preferences will influence arrangements for the evening. Coordinating these details in advance lets everyone concentrate on enjoying the concert

Plan Your Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat Visit

Make Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat part of a summer stay with The S Collection. Spend your days enjoying the peninsula, then head out for an evening of live music before returning to the comfort of your private villa.

Share your travel dates, group size and preferences with our team, and we can help you find a villa suited to your stay. From private chef dinners before the concert to chauffeur arrangements for the evening, our concierge team can coordinate the details around your plans.

Contact The S Collection to explore our villas in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and start planning your summer on the Riviera.