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24 Hours in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Explore Roquebrune‑Cap‑Martin in 24 hours - from its medieval village and coastal paths to modernist icons and Riviera dining.

Aerial view of the French Riviera coastline with turquoise bays, hillside villas and boats on the Mediterranean Sea.

Nestled between Menton and Monaco, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a lesser-travelled hidden gem on the French Riviera, celebrated for its picturesque medieval village, unspoiled coastline and French modernist architecture.

MORNING

Historic Roquebrune

After a leisurely breakfast on your sweeping terrace, ease into the day with a stroll around the cobbled streets of medieval Roquebrune. Climb the ancient stone steps and enjoy endless sea views from Château de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a castle dating back to the 10th century, believed to be the oldest in France. Wind back down through the maze of meandering streets lined with citrus-coloured houses to marvel at the 2000-year-old olive tree that still bears fruit each year.

Medieval stone castle ruins rising above village houses, set on a rocky hillside under a clear blue sky.

La Môme Riviera

Lunch

Facing the sea at the tip of Cap Martin, not far from Monaco and the Italian border, La Môme Riviera sits where the waves of the Mediterranean embrace the surrounding reef. Embodying the golden age of the Côte d'Azur, our exclusive Roquebrune-Cap-Martin beach club and restaurant is a destination for relaxed dining next to the sea, with fresh and local seafood dishes, and a drinks menu of refreshing cocktails.

 

Sun loungers and striped umbrellas on a seaside terrace at a coastal restaurant with views of the rocky shore and trees.
Seafood dish and salad served on a white table by the water, with wine glasses and sunlight reflecting on the sea.
Seaside terrace restaurant with round and rectangular tables set for dining, decorated with flowers and shaded by red-and-white striped umbrellas, overlooking the calm blue sea.
Sun loungers and striped umbrellas on a seaside terrace at a coastal restaurant with views of the rocky shore and trees.
Seafood dish and salad served on a white table by the water, with wine glasses and sunlight reflecting on the sea.
Seaside terrace restaurant with round and rectangular tables set for dining, decorated with flowers and shaded by red-and-white striped umbrellas, overlooking the calm blue sea.

AFTERNOON

Promenade Des Douaniers

Follow the jagged coastline and crystalline waters to discover secluded beaches, hidden villas and beautiful gardens blooming with local flora and exotic plants from other shores.

Shaded coastal path lined with pine trees, overlooking the Mediterranean and hillside villages along the Riviera.

DINNER

Riviera Restaurant

Experience a culinary journey through the heart of the French Riviera while enjoying the spectacular sea view. Savor a cuisine that elevates local gastronomic classics with refined interpretations, inviting you on a journey along the coastline. Imagine tasting the catch of the day 'alla Ligure', Spaghetti alla Genovese, or the famous Tarte Tropézienne.

Bright, airy restaurant filled with natural light, featuring clean décor and neatly arranged tables.
Restaurant terrace with server setting a table beneath umbrellas, overlooking the sea and distant coastal city.
Person eating seafood, holding a fork over a plate of fresh shellfish.
Bright, airy restaurant filled with natural light, featuring clean décor and neatly arranged tables.
Restaurant terrace with server setting a table beneath umbrellas, overlooking the sea and distant coastal city.
Person eating seafood, holding a fork over a plate of fresh shellfish.