The French Riviera or Côte d'Azur as French call it, strictly said, is constituted by the Mediterranean coast from Toulon to Vintimille.This area benefit from a sub-tropical climate which gives the richness and the diversity of the landscapes.
Historically, the French Riviera was settled by the Roman who had leaved great vestiges especially in Frejus where an amphitheatre built outside the town in the 2nd century AD are to be seen. One of the main tourist appeal of the French Riviera is the luxury of towns founded in faboulous landscapes. Nice and its "Promenade des Anglais", Cannes and its international film festival, Saint Tropez and its jet-set society staying in great yachts, Monte-Carlo and its Casinos. All these towns are swarming with luxury hotels, shops and casinos with an architectural luxuriance. Nevertheless, let's not forget the beauty of the turquoise Mediterranean breathtakingly steep cliffs or sandy beaches. The hinterland is also fabulous. Some of the Most Beautiful Villages of France such as Coaraze, Gourdon, Gassin , Moustiers-Sainte-Marie , Seillan , Tourtour, and Sainte Agnes are very close, enjoy short breaks there, away from the hustle and bustle of the French Riviera. Small cities as Grasse, the perfume capital are also very close. Last but not least, the French Riviera is a land of culture. Traditional cultures with Nice carnival, Menton's lime festival and still great vineyards. Artistic culture with vivid villages as St Paul de Vence where you can visit Maeght Foundation and admire masterpieces of Chagall, Kandinski, Miro and Matisse who lived there. All our Most Beautiful Villages of France in French Riviera:
All our most beautiful cities in French Riviera: |