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Thousand-island Dalmatian coast with medieval walled towns and clear waters.
Destination
French Riviera
Glamorous Mediterranean coastline mixing Parisian chic with Provencal village life.
France
Best time: May to June and September; July to August are packed and expensive.
Glamorous Mediterranean coastline mixing Parisian chic with Provencal village life.
Country
France
Best time
May to June and September; July to August are packed and expensive.
Avg stay
5 to 7 nights
Budget
luxury
Region
Europe
Guide
About this destination
The French Riviera – Cote d’Azur – stretches from Saint-Tropez to Menton along the Mediterranean, blending glamour with deep Provencal roots. Nice’s old town, Monaco’s harbour and Cannes’s croisiere define the grand tour.
Beyond the jet-set image, the Riviera rewards slower travellers. Village markets overflow with local produce, artists’ trails wind through hills above Eze, and the coastal path connects beaches and coves accessible only on foot.
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