The old customs officers' path around Cap-Martin, just east of Monaco: rocks, pines and coves, past Eileen Gray's villa E-1027 and Le Corbusier's Cabanon (a UNESCO-listed site), ending at Carnolès station for the train back.
Best time: Spring or autumn morning; take a TER train one stop east of Monaco to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
The route, stop by stop
- 1Roquebrune-Cap-Martin station
Start here (TER from Monaco); the path begins down the station steps; 5 min.
- 2Plage du Buse (Cap-Martin)
Small pebble cove below the station; 10 min.
- 3Villa E-1027 and Le Cabanon de Le Corbusier
Eileen Gray's villa and Le Corbusier's 15 m2 cabin, part of the Eileen Gray - Le Corbusier UNESCO site; interiors only on guided tours; 15 min outside.
- 4Pointe du Cap Martin
Tip of the cape, with views back to Monaco and east to Italy; 15 min.
- 5Carnolès station
End at the TER halt for the train back to Monaco.