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French Riviera

Let the sun guide you.

From secret coves to the palaces of the Croisette, our hand-picked selection of the places that make the legend of the South of France.

Nice✦Cannes✦Monaco✦Antibes✦Saint-Tropez✦La Ciotat✦Menton✦Villefranche✦

Exceptional destinations

The legendary
addresses

Eight emblematic towns of the South of France, told from the inside.

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Eastern Riviera
01

Menton

The pearl of the Italian border: a colorful old town, remarkable gardens and lemons in the spotlight every February.

Eastern Riviera
02

Monaco

The principality of glamour, between Belle Époque casinos, harbor yachts and the thrill of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Eastern Riviera
03

Villefranche

A deep natural harbor, ochre and pastel façades and a fishing port, a few minutes from Nice by train.

Eastern Riviera
04

Nice

The Promenade des Anglais, its pebble beaches and a light that seduced the greatest painters.

Eastern Riviera
05

Antibes

Golden ramparts, an old town full of character and dreamy beaches.

Western Riviera
06

Cannes

The Croisette, the Festival's red carpet and summer evenings with a hint of glamour.

Western Riviera
07

Saint-Tropez

The legendary port where the art of living, the beaches and the party meet.

Western Riviera
08

La Ciotat

A Mediterranean gem between wild calanques and harbor charm.

On the ground

A Riviera explored step by step, so we only share what matters.

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Plan your trip

Your stay
on the French Riviera

Map, towns, itineraries and seasons: our guides to plan every step.

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A winding road above the sea

Itineraries

7 days, 10 days, road trip or car-free.
The rooftops of Èze above the Mediterranean

The most beautiful villages

Hilltop villages, stone lanes and sea views.
Blue and white striped parasols on a beach in Nice

Best time to go

Season by season, the right moment to visit.

Accommodation

Where to stay
on the French Riviera?

Our hotel selections, town by town or to suit your mood.

By town

  1. 01Nice→
  2. 02Cannes→
  3. 03Antibes→
  4. 04Monaco→
  5. 05Saint-Tropez→

By style

French Riviera calendar

Events
not to miss

The big events of the year, from the nearest to the furthest.

Dates are approximate, to be confirmed with the organizers.

All events
Nice and the Bay of AngelsNext event
Nice

Christmas Village

Chalets, an ice rink and lights in the heart of Nice during the holidays.
In32daysNovember 28, 2026 – January 4, 2027See the program
Multicolored confetti in a blue sky9Feb
Nice

Nice Carnival

Feb 9–28D-105
Giant citrus sculpture in front of the façades of Menton13Feb
Menton

Lemon Festival

Feb 13–28D-109
Palm trees and the Suquet bell tower in Cannes11May
Cannes

Cannes Film Festival

May 11–22D-196
Portrait of Enzo, author of the French Riviera Life guide
Guide author

Who writes this guide

Enzo
passionate about the French Riviera

The French Riviera has been my passion for years. I explore its towns, beaches and hotels to bring you the addresses and advice I would like to receive before every trip, from Menton to Saint-Tropez.

years exploring the Riviera
8
hotels tested
14
stays on the Coast
26
Who am I?
Bougainvillea on a Riviera façade

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