Places like Nice, Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez may bring images of international celebrities to mind, but what makes the French Riviera a truly attractive travel destination is its rich cultural heritage and fabulous sceneries. Located between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, Cote d’Azur is a year-round destination – only outdoors activities vary accoding to the season. Here is a list of the best of the region.
The information was extracted from the travel guidebook The Gems of Nice and the French Riviera.
| City: | Nice |
| Town: | Antibes |
| Village: | Èze |
| Sight: | Les Gorges du Verdon (the Grand Canyon of Provence) |
| Shopping: | Avenue Jean Medecin, Nice |
| Food: | Seafood restaurants around the old port of Cannes |
| Park: | Le Château, Nice |
| Drive: | Road D6202 (Route de Grenoble) from Nice to Touët-sur-Var |
| Cycling: | Cap d’Antibes and Promenade des Anglais, Nice |
| Beach: | Villefranche-sur-Mer |
| Art: | St Paul de Vence for galleries, Nice and Antibes for museums |
| Hike: | Mountain above Nice with views to Nice, the Mediterranean and to the valley of river Var |
| People watching: | A café at the port of Monaco |
View the book trailer for The Gems of Nice and the French Riviera.