The French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is the Mediterranean coast of southeastern France. It includes glamorous beach resorts such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, and the microstate of Monaco.
French Riviera Highlights
Experience the refined elegance of St. Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Monte-Carlo. Stay, dine, or grab a drink at one of the mythical and timeless palaces of the Riviera, such as the Carlton, Negresco, or Hotel de Paris
In Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, learn to distinguish at one of the prestigious perfumeries the flower essences used to make some of the world best known brand fragrances
Take a boat trip to discover tranquility and beauty in one of the islands of the Riviera. Ile du Levant and Iles de Lerins are two of the most popular.
Venture inland and hike in the Mercantour National Park bordering the Alps and Italy’s Piedmont Region. It is a nature’s lover paradise with more than 2000 species of flowering plants and numerous animals.
Next Stops
Provence: Diverse landscapes: Southern Alps, Camargue plains, rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests and lavender fields, Two hour drive
Paris: The City of Light: world-class museums, cultural institutions, monuments, and culinary delights, Five hours by bullet train; one hour by plane
Corsica: the Island of beauty. Breathtaking dramatic coastline with cliff handing towns, rich history and culture, Three hours by plane