Cote d'Azur, France

Overview

Welcome to the Cote d’Azur, a sun-kissed stretch of the France’s Mediterranean coastline also known as the French Riviera, where you can bump into the likes of Al Pacino and Samuel L Jackson while you explore the region’s peerless beaches, exceptional restaurants, magnificent architecture and beautiful countryside.

Highlights

Explore: Base yourself in stylish and ever-dramatic Antibes — this beautiful coastal town is a walker’s dream; grab a pair of walking shoes and follow the stunning Sentier du Littoral coastal path for amazing views of the city or simply wander from the old town down to the beach.
Indulge: Spend an afternoon in the glamorous principality of Monaco: sip a coffee while you watch the rich and beautiful milling past; have a bite at the Café de Paris; don your finest and take a chance at the Monte Carlo Casino.
Relax: Enjoy an extravagant taste of Italy at St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Spend the day at the chic Paloma Beach club for its clear waters, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food, or walk along the headland to savour the stunning views and fabulous houses. However you spend your afternoon, make sure you top it off with a drink or dinner at the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat.
Listen: Music lovers shouldn’t miss the renowned “Jazz a Juan” festival every summer in Juan les Pins. The incredible views from the stage across the water complement the music perfectly.
Smell: Venture north to irresistibly rustic Grasse to tour world-famous perfumeries, purchase some authentic scents, or enjoy the Fete du Jasmin at the beginning of August where locals celebrate with fireworks, free parties, street performers and a lot of Jasmine.
Shop: Head to elegant Cannes for a night and lounge around on its idyllic beaches or shop on La Croisette, essentially a catwalk beside the sea, packed with designer boutiques and luxury hotels.
Day-trip: Pay a visit to the medieval village of Eze and enjoy unrivalled panoramic views over the French Riviera. The scenic ride up to Eze alone is worth the trip, but the village’s beautiful architecture is guaranteed to delight.
People-watch: Spend a few days in notorious St Tropez. It may seem like the pretentious playground of the well heeled jet-set, but St Tropez can be a lot of fun whoever you are. Watch the mega-yachts from the harbour and Plage de Pampelonne, or seek out the infamous beach clubs of Tahiti, Nikki and Les Palmiers.