French Riviera Travel Tips

French Riviera

The French Riviera is a legend in its own time. Renoirs, Matisses and Picassos in and around Nice, Cannes and St-Tropez lure tourists by the millions - as does Grace Kelly's Monaco, the chestnut-studded Massif des Maures, the rocky-red Estérel and Alpine foothills that plummet precipitously into the Med east of Nice.

Cats on leads, dogs in handbags and prima donnas dusting sand from toes with shaving brushes are madcap sights to savor on this frenetic coastal strip.

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St Tropez

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Written by Viator, January 2012

4.5 star rating: Recommended 86 | Tours & Tickets

The rich and famous might have their enormous yachts and grand chateaux, but any one of us can occupy the chairs and tables in the cafes that line the promenade at St Tropez, enjoy the sunshine and ... 
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3 Days in Nice: Suggested Itineraries

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 621 | Tours & Tickets

Nice has a azure sea, a kind climate, unbeatable wine and food, exciting nightlife, art, views and ice cream the flavor of flowers. Whether you want history, fashion, fun, beaches, day trips or ... 
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Cannes Suggested Itineraries

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 521 | Tours & Tickets

Cannes. Just the name conjures up images of glamour: white clothing, huge sunglasses and all those million dollar yachts. For two weeks in May, this is the place-to-be on the calendar of the rich ... 
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Monaco Tours from Cannes

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Written by Viator, January 2012

4.5 star rating: Recommended 280 | Tours & Tickets

Cannes. Monaco. Two names that conjure up images of the glamorous life. And the road that links them? The French Riviera’s famous Grand Corniche, one of the world’s most spectacular drives with views ... 
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Provence Day Trips

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 221 | Tours & Tickets

Provence is luxuriously located in south-eastern France and next to the Mediterranean Sea. It has always been an inspiration to artists (Picasso, Matisse, van Gogh), a playground for the rich ... 
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French Riviera from Nice

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Written by Viator, August 2010

4.5 star rating: Recommended 207 | Tours & Tickets

The French Riviera teems with destinations dripping with glamor and natural beauty, with Nice the logical spot for a base to see them all. Whether you want history, fashion, fun, beaches, day ... 
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3 Beautiful Roads to Drive

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, February 2012

Tours & Tickets

Beloved of both tourists in their hire-cars and boy-racers in their Ferraris and Maseratis, the Cote d’Azur’s Corniches are some of the most spectacular roads in the world. There are three roads ... 
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Aix-en-Provence

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, October 2012

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If you’re in Provence and missing the café culture and sophistication of Paris , head straight to Aix-en-Provence , a little piece of heaven in the south of France . Editor’s Note: This ... 
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Best Places to Go with Kids in the French Riviera

Written by Christine, USA, January 2013

Many people think of the French Riviera as a glamorous place where movie stars come to see and be seen. But it’s home to thousands of families, and is a much more family-friendly region in ... 
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Catch a Bus on the Cote d'Azur

Philippa Burne

Written by Philippa Burne, UK, November 2011

I discovered the most fantastic thing in Nice: the local buses cost €1 no matter where you go. (Well, there are limits.) Although it would be difficult to tire of Nice itself and that gorgeous ... 
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Find Your Inspiration in St Tropez

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Written by Jodi R, Germany, August 2011

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Brigitte Bardot was famously 'discovered' on the beach at St Tropez , and since the 1950's this French Riviera resort town has been known as a playground for the international jet set. Once a ... 
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French Riviera Alpine Trainspotters Alert!

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Written by Jodi R, Germany, October 2011

Celebrating 100 years in operation and still on the rails, the heroic Train des Pignes passes through 25 tunnels, over 16 viaducts and 15 metallic bridges in the mountainous areas of the ... 
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French Riviera Mountain Adventures

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Written by Jodi R, Germany, August 2011

You may think of the French Riviera as a place of gorgeous sunshine, glamorous beaches and azure waters, but there’s plenty of activity in the nearby mountains to satisfy even the biggest ... 
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French Riviera – Music

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Written by Jodi R, Germany, July 2011

The French Riviera is an even more glamorous summer destination when accompanied by the soundtrack of an international jazz, accordion, electronics or country music festival. Set your holiday ... 
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French Riviera – Provencal Cuisine

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Written by Viator, January 2012

When we think of Provence, our stomachs begin to rumble and our taste buds tingle in anticipation of all the good flavors associated with the region. From south in the port city of Marseille where ... 
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Cannes

Photo by: Uttara B, India
Doing what: Private Half-Day Trip: Cannes and Antibes from Nice by Minivan