SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
Luxurious, sensuous and calm - visit the village, the harbour, Sainte-Hospice Chapel and the Black Madonna, Villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild and the Museum of Shells.
Office de Tourisme, 59 av Denis Semeria, 06230 - SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, www.saintjeancapferrat-tourisme.fr
SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE
The fortified rocky village - home of many famous artist, writers and poets. It offers panoramic views over the hills and the sea, and the grave of Marc Chagall.
Office de Tourisme, 2 rue Grande, 06570 - SAINT-PAUL-DE-VENCE, www.saint-pauldevence.com
SAINT-TROPEZ
The Jet setters Saint-Tropez is an international tourist capital. Visit the picturesque village alleys and Provençal squares, the harbor, 16th-century citadel and Naval Museum, famous sandy beaches, festivals and its lively night-life. Office du Tourisme, Quai Jean-Jaurès, 83990 - SAINT-TROPEZ, www.sainttropeztourisme.com
VENCE
This historic sea and the mountain village is the home of the painters and 11th-century Cathedral, Chapelle du Rosaire decorated by Matisse, Château de Villeneuve, the centre for modern and contemporary art, and the Provençal museum. Office de Tourisme, Place Grand Jardin, 06140 - VENCE, www.vence.fr/office-de-tourisme
BIOT
A a real treasure with the Fernard Léger museum, numerous restaurants serving the Mediterranean cuisine, art, and the cafe terraces. Office de Tourisme, 46 rue Saint-Sébastien, 06410 - BIOT, www.biot-tourisme.com
LE CANTON AUX 10 SOURIRES
The time appear to have stood still in between the sea and the mountains, at the villages perched up on rocky ledges. Discover the ‘Route des Saveurs’- local cuisine, ‘Route des Oliviers’ - oil mills and sample local products, or ‘Route des Chevaliers’- art and history and mediaeval sites.
Maison du Tourisme du "Canton aux 10 Sourires", Quartier des Moulins-Médiathèque
84 Place Alfred Bonhomme, 06670 - CASTAGNIERS, www.tourrette-levens.org
COARAZE
It’s all about mimosas, olive trees, cypresses and pines. Don’t miss: sundials designed by famous contemporary artists, Saint-Sébastien Chapel, the mediaeval village and ruins of Roccasparviera and Notre-Dame du Gressier Chapel. Maison du Tourisme, Place Sainte-Catherine, 06390 - COARAZE, www.coaraze.eu
EZE VILLAGE
The medieval village with a view. Don’t miss: narrow streets, craftsmen’s studios and perfumeries, the exotic garden and the ruins of the mediaeval fortress.
Office de Tourisme, Place du Général de Gaulle, 06360 - EZE VILLAGE, www.eze-tourisme.com
TIP: Go there in the evening - no crowd and the whole village just for you.
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French Riviera
Nice or Cannes are the perfect bases to explore the rest of this wonderful Coast.
On a day outing you should not miss Monaco but it’s also worth taking time to discover lesser-known treasures such as small fishing ports, perched villages, natural parks and even ski-resorts.
The three corniches are the most picturesque roads on Cote d’Azure, a must for everyone visiting this beautiful part of France.
CAGNES-SUR-MER - LES HAUTS DE CAGNES
Cagnes-sur-mer is a picturesque fishing port and Haut-de-Cagnes is a fortified medieval town with steep narrow streets decorated with flowers, millennium-old olive trees and the 14th-century castle and Renoir Museum.
Office de Tourisme, 6 bd Maréchal Juin, 06800 - CAGNES-SUR-MER , Website www.cagnes-tourisme.com
ANTIBES - JUAN-LES-PINS
Visit the old town and its narrow streets of Port Vauban, the Cathedral, Picasso Museum, Peynet Museum, the Absinth museum, the gardens of the villas Eilenroc and Thuret, the Marineland sea park and the first science and technology park and the beaches.
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès, 60 chemin des Sables, 06160 - JUAN LES PINS, www.antibesjuanlespins.com
BEAULIEU-SUR-MER
If you’ve seen the movie “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” then head over to Beaulieu-sur-mer and visit it’s Belle Epoque heritage, the Greek Kerylos villa and its Mediterranean garden.
Office Municipal de Tourisme, Place Georges Clemenceau, 06310 - BEAULIEU-SUR-MER, www.beaulieusurmer.fr
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VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
Don’t miss: the Bay, 16th-century citadel and the Volti Museum, the harbor and its pretty façades, Saint-Pierre Chapel, the old town and Rue Obscure.
Office de Tourisme, Jardin François Binon, 06230 - VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER, www.villefranche-sur-mer.com
ISOLA - ISOLA 2000
Paradise for all snow lovers, just 1hr30 from the French Riviera.
Office de Tourisme, Immeuble le Pélevos, 06420 - ISOLA 2000, www.isola2000.com
GRASSE
Capital of perfumery since the 17th Century. Take Free tours of Perfumery Museum, Fragonard Museum, the old town, the Cathedral, Museum of Art and History of Provence and Museum of Provençal Costume and Jewelry.
Office de Tourisme, Place de la Buanderie, 06131 - GRASSE, www.grasse.fr
MANDELIEU LA NAPOULE
Visit Château de La Napoule, the San Peyre natural park and admire the panoramic view over the Gulf of la Napoule, the Isles of Lérins and the Estérel mountains.
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès, 806 av de Cannes- CENTRE EXPO CONGRES,
06210 - MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE, www.ot-mandelieu.fr
MENTON
Visit the old town and the harbor, the Saint-Michel-Archange basilica, Jean Cocteau Museum, Villa Maria-Séréna, Clos du Peyronnet, Serre de la Madone and Val Rahmeh Museum (exotic botanical garden).
Office de Tourisme, 8 av Boyer, "Palais de l'Europe", 06500 - MENTON, www.tourisme-menton.fr
TIP: Many restaurants offer a great food - have a lunch in Menton.
Orientation
Between Cannes and Monaco there are four main east-west roads: The A8 toll road is the farthest north, indicated by a blue sign; the D2564 Grande Corniche starts east of Nice; the N7 is indicated by a green sign (called the Moyenne Corniche east of Nice); and the N98 Bord de Mer coastal road, or Basse Corniche, is indicated by a white sign. Stay close to the sea and it’s hard to get lost for long.
Getting Around
To see the best of the Riviera, a rental car is essential. To save the money book online with www.carentals.com
More About Cote d’Azure
Web sites for individual locations along the Riviera are a great starting point, including
News and practical information from resident Riviera expats is available at www.angloinfo.com.
Romantic Hotels in French Riviera
Chateau de la Chevre d'Or
Moyenne corniche, rue du Barri, Eze, France. From €180
Posh hotel 1,300 feet above the Mediterranean on the French Riviera, with panoramic views.
Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat
Blvd. du General de Gaulle
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France.From €350
This romantic place is a luxurious living legend overlooking the Mediterranean sea on the French Riviera.
Royal Riviera
Baie des Fourmis, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. From €150
Pink Belle Epoque palace,decorated with neo-Etruscan furnishings, Hellenistic wall friezes and lots of marble. Has a private beach on the sea.
Romance in Monte Carlo
Hotel de Paris
Monte Carlo . From €180
The classic Monte Carlo hotel, next door to the casino. Alain Ducasse's famed Louis XV restaurant is here.
BELVÉDÈRE
This village on the hill has picturesque narrow streets, Maison du Chevalier, Maison du Tribunal, tall fortified houses, the oil and flour mill.
Office Municipal de Tourisme, Rue Victor Maurel, 06450 - BELVÉDÈRE, Website www.mairie-belvedere.fr
MOUGINS
In this medieval village between pine, olive and cypress trees you’ll be charmed with little streets decorated with flowers and lined with old village houses. Visit the Notre Dame de Vie in Mougins, where Pablo Picasso once lived. Marvel at the antiquities in Mougins Museum Of Classical Art - www.mouginsmusee.com. Mougins is surrounded by forest an has a great view over the bay of Cannes, the Lérins islands, Grasse and the Prealpes.
Office de Tourisme, 39 Place des Patriotes, 06250 - MOUGINS, www.mougins.fr/tourisme
ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN
Nostalgic history from the 20s awaits you in Roquebrune Cap Martin's.
Office de Tourisme, 218 av Aristide Briand, 06190 - ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN, www.roquebrune-cap-martin.com
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