Cote D Azur
The Riviera or Côte d’Azur is celebrated throughout the world for its glamorous beaches and stunning Mediterranean sea and sky. No wonder that artists - from Renoir to Picasso - seduced by its light and setting, came here to live and paint. Nice, Cannes, Antibes and St-Tropez are the best known cities with fashionable shops, lively cafes and restaurants, and of course, beautiful beaches. Perched villages such as Eze and Cagnes offer dazzling views. Venture off the coast to Grasse, known for its fragrant essences and perfumes. Or to Vence, a charming town with medieval ramparts.There’s something for everyone in this sun-drenched paradise.
THINGS TO DO
Don’t miss it!
The Côte d'Azur, often known in English as the French Riviera, is the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France, also including the sovereign state of Monaco.The French Riviera is a premier resort destination for good reason: It has clear water bordered by stretches of white-sand beaches, rocky cliffs, and hidden coves—and it’s only a 90-minute flight from Paris.The bustling city of Nice, the legendary waterfront town of Cannes, and the once-sleepy village of St. Tropez are the main attractions. Many others such as Ezes, Grace, St Paul de Vence, Cap ferrat, Antibes must be visited.
Beaches
There are public beaches and excellent private beach clubs on throughout the coastal region.
Cannes Festival
Famous for its International Film Festival (Official site: https://www.cannes.com/en/festival-de-cannes.html) and its Lions International Advertising Festival as well. The city of Cannes is also famous for its luxury shops, restaurants, and hotels. La Croisette is known for the picturesque beaches, restaurants, cafés and boutiques. Le Suquet, the old town, provides a good view of La Croisette.Shopping in Chic and exclusive luxury boutiques.
Jazz Festival (Juan-Les-Pins)
Another highlight of visiting Antibes is the Jazz à Juan Festival that takes place every July. Set in a spectacular outdoor setting, the highly regarded international festival draws world-class talent including famous performers and up-and-coming new artists.https://www.jazzajuan.com/
Marineland
A marine animal exhibition park in Antibes (similar to SeaWorld). Once a small “oceanarium” with just a few pools and animals, it is now one of the biggest in the world; welcoming more than 1,200,000 visitors per year. It is the only French sea park featuring two cetacean species: killer whales and dolphins.
Shopping in Ventimiglia (Italia)
Italy is just round the corner from the French Riviera… In fact, if you are in Menton, you can easily walk across the border! The Italian town of Ventimiglia is located at the terminus of the coastal railway line that runs between Nice and Monaco, so you can easily have an “I’ve set foot in Italy” moment during your visit on the Riviera; most visitors tend to travel there for its (in) famous Friday clothes and leather good market but there are much nicer places to visit nearby in the hinterlands behind Ventimiglia or a bit further down the coast, as long as you have a car
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