Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
A medieval hill town and headland just east of Monaco, with a castle, old lanes and a coastal path around Cap Martin that can be reached on foot from Monaco.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is in France, directly east of Monaco. In the hilltop village of Roquebrune, a 10th-century castle, reputedly one of France’s oldest feudal castles, can be climbed for sea views, and arcaded stone lanes wind through the village. On the seaside Cap Martin peninsula, a coastal path is named after the architect Le Corbusier. His late-career holiday cabin, the Cabanon, is here and can be visited by reservation, and Le Corbusier is also buried in the cemetery on the hill. You can walk the path from the Monte Carlo seafront in about one hour, or take the train one stop to Carnolès-Roquebrune station.
Opening hours
Open all day (castle about 10:00 am–6:00 pm)
Nearby sights
- Monaco / Monte Carlo
- Menton
- Trophy of Augustus (La Turbie)
- Èze
- Villa Kérylos
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Coastal Path
- Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Villefranche-sur-Mer