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Seaside resorts in Provence and the Côte d'Azur

Provence and the Côte d'Azur are some of the most popular touristic regions in France where many like to spend their holidays. This popular region stretches from about the Marseille-Toulon area to Menton on the border with Italy and from the Mediterranean Sea to tens of kilometres into the hinterland. The Provence – Côte d'Azur is known for its Mediterranean climate and over 300 days of sunshine a year. In addition, there is the beautiful azure blue sea which is where the name Côte d'Azur comes from. By the sea there are kilometres of sandy beaches and boulevards with palm trees that are interspersed with fashionable seaside resorts with cozy terraces and artistic artists' villages. Well-known towns are the towns of St. Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Fréjus, Juan les Pins, Antibes and St. Maxime. Each and every one of them is worth a visit during your holiday. Walk along the marinas where the most luxurious boats are moored.

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The nature in Provence – Côte d'Azur is magnificent. There are trees and shrubs such as orange trees, cacti, eucalyptus, olive trees, fragrant smelling lavender and beautifully blooming mimosa. Admire the rocky cliffs in the bays and the imposing mountain massifs such as the Estérel. Provence is also a great choice for foods and drinks. There are many beautifully located restaurants with the most delicious dishes that largely come from the region: bouillabaisse, pissaladière, salade niçoise or ratatouille. Famous wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape are served in abundance. From your holiday home you can make trips and go into the hinterland. Go to Monaco for a day and visit its capital called Monte-Carlo. Or visit the amphitheatre and aqueduct in Fréjus.

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Antibes in Juan-les-Pins

Between Cannes and Nice, you'll find the villages of Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. Visit the old city centre by foot and discover the narrow streets, nice squares, old city walls and Fort Carré from the 16th century. The Château de Grimaldi with the museum of Picasso, who lived in Antibes, is located on the Amiral de Grasse. The artists' walking route "La Route des Peintres" takes you past various pretty places. In the port of Port Vauban, there are a lot of luxurious yachts. You can swim and sunbathe on beaches such as Plage de la Gravette, Plage de la Garoupe, Plage du Ponteil or Plage de la Salis. You can take beautiful walks along the beautiful coastline.

Bormes les Mimosas

Although Bormes les Mimosas is seen by many as one of the most beautiful villages in the Var, which is located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, it is a lot quieter than many other villages in the area. The village is built on a spur of the "Massif des Maures". In Bormes, the authentic medieval houses are covered with the colourful Mimosa. Stroll through the village past the 12 water fountains, enjoy the beautiful views and visit the beaches of Cabasson, Brégançon, Pellegrin and l'Estagnol or the Fort Brégançon located on an island off the coast. In the past, French presidents spent their holidays here. Read more...

Cannes

Cannes is world famous for its annual film festival, beautiful hotels such as Carlton, Martinez and Majestic, luxury yachts in the harbour and expensive cars driving around the Boulevard de la Croisette. But Cannes has a lot more to offer such as the old city centre Le Suquet with picturesque houses, narrow streets and the remains of the old city wall on the Place de la Caste. The area surrounding the old port of Cannes is a lively area, a great place to stroll during the evenings. Soak up the atmosphere of the Provençal markets at Place Gambetta, Forville or Bocca. In September, you can watch the "Royal Regatta" sailing event.

Cassis

Cassis is located near the famous Calanques, the large bays in the Mediterranean Sea. You can enjoy walking, sailing or swimming here. The port of Cassis is surrounded by hills, which gives it an idyllic look, especially with all those colourful boats in the water and houses on the quay. Visit events organises in Cassis such as "Cassis fête ses vins", "Jazz sur le toit" and "Les Vendanges étoilées". Stroll through the old town with its narrow streets and squares. On the terraces you can enjoy wine from the surrounding vineyards. Nobel Prize winner Frédéric Mistral said the following about this beautiful village: "Qui a vu Paris et pas Cassis, n'a rien vu." Read more...

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Èze

Between Nice and Monaco lies Èze, a village situated high above the sea on a hill with magnificent views all around. The Nietzsche path: the route that the famous philosopher walked when he was in Èze, runs from the coast up to the old village. The village is famous for the botanical gardens which are located at the top of the hill. From Èze you have a view over the bay of Monaco and the white sandy beaches at the foot of the village. You can see Corsica. The old town centre with its cobbled streets is full of shops, boutiques, galleries and terraces. Visit the Chapelle de la Sainte Croix, the castle with the Chèvre d'Or hotel or the Fragonard perfume factory. Read more...

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Fréjus

Fréjus is the place to be during your next holiday to the South of France. If you like culture, you will love the old town, the amphitheatre and the aqueduct. For those who loves shopping, they can visit the many shops and boutiques. If you prefer to enjoy the sun, the sea and the beach, you can do so on the coastal strip that extends to St. Raphaël. Water sports such as sailing, diving, parasailing and wakeboarding can be practiced here. You can also explore the city by tourist train. Afterwards, you can enjoy a glass of wine from the local wineries or a cold beer on one of the terraces. Read more...

Marseille

After Paris, Marseille is the largest city in France. It is the most important port city in the country. The old port is nice to visit, as is Le Panier, the oldest district of Marseille with narrow streets and charming squares. Culture lovers should visit the Cathédrale de la Major, Notre Dame de la Garde, museum MUCEM and Hôtel de Ville during their holidays. Don't forget to buy a piece of Savon de Marseille, the real soap can be recognized by 72% d'huile. Marseille used to be the soap capital of France. Also check out Château d'If, this castle was used by Alexandre Dumas in his book "The Count of Monte Christo". Read more...

Menton

Near the border with Italy is the beautiful and characteristic seaside resort of Menton with its houses painted in pastel colours. There is a charming port in between Plage des Sablettes and Promenade du Soleil. There are also plenty of shops and restaurants along the beautiful boulevard near the harbour. The old centre is located at a higher elevation. Walk up the "Rampes" staircase of Saint Michel to reach the Place de la Concetion where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the port and the sea. Menton has the most hours of sunshine per year in all of France. It is also called the city of lemons because it is the only place in France where lemons grow.

Monaco

If you are in Provence – Côte d'Azur, Monaco is a must visit! Don’t expect to see stunning nature because Monaco is full of buildings, hotels and apartment complexes. What makes it special is the million-dollar yachts and very expensive cars. Visit the imposing palace, the Changing of the Guard, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the Princess Grace Rose Garden, near the Fontvieille Park. Check in advance when the Monaco Grand Prix will be held, because Monaco is very crowded during the Grand Prix. Don't forget to bring enough money because the prices are high, both in restaurants and in other establishments. Read more...

Nice

The most important city on the Côte d'Azur is Nice. Nice is well-known for its beautiful boulevard along the Mediterranean Sea: Promenade des Anglais. You should also visit: the old town centre with its many narrow streets, the Quai des Etats-Unis, the district with the most antique dealers in all of France, the Place Masséna with its 7 statues, Colline du Château with its magnificent view over the bay of Nice, the market on Cours Saleya, the Nice Jazz Festival in July, the many buildings in baroque style such as Sainte-Réparate Cathedral and Chapelle de la Miséicorde, the beautiful beaches by the sea, the wineries of Bellet and the various museums such as MAMAC.

Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud is also referred to as the "Venice of France". Located between St. Tropez and St. Maxime, this beautiful place is very popular with tourists who like to go here during their holidays to the South of France. The old town has a certain charm with its winding streets, old churches and ruined castles. If you decide to visit "Port Grimaud", please respect the dress code which applies there, otherwise you will not be allowed to visit. The best way to discover this city is by boat. You'll see the canals, bridges, colourful squares, houses in pastel shades, marina and sandy beaches. Read more...

Ramatuelle

On the peninsula of St. Tropez, on a hill of 140m high, lies the medieval village of Ramatuelle. In the past, villages were often built on a hill to offer extra protection against pirates. The old part of Ramatuelle is surrounded by a city wall. Within the city walls there are narrow streets with galleries, a great place to visit when on holiday in the area. A Jazz Festival is held here in August. Ramatuelle is known for the beach of Pampelonne with its many beach clubs such as Tahiti Plage, Club 55 and Nikki Beach and the lighthouse on Cap Camarat. The Allies landed on this beach in 1944 to liberate France.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

On the peninsula of Cap Ferrat, not far from Nice, lies Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Edith Piaf and Charlie Chaplin used to spend their holidays here. Charles de Gaulle and George Bush have also stayed here. Expensive yachts are still moored in the harbour and the well-off still enjoy staying in luxurious villas. The most impressive villa is Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its beautiful, landscaped gardens. The villa is now open to the public. Take a walk along the coastline from Paloma Beach on Avenue Jean Mermoz. Along the way, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the bay of Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

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Sainte Maxime

Between Cannes and St. Tropez lies Ste. Maxime. Sainte Maxime is well-known for its lively city centre, the Promenade Simon Lorière and beautiful sandy beaches such as La Nartelle. You can take a boat from Ste. Maxime to St. Tropez. It is best to do this on Tuesdays or Saturdays, when there is the famous Provencal market on Place de Lixes. There are many restaurants and beach clubs such as La Voile or Le WYC. We recommend enjoying an ice cream at Fleur d'Italie or Aux Parfums d'Italie. Are you in the mood for water sports? Rent a jet ski, surfboard, peddle board or boat. Or visit the underwater boat L'Aquascope or the Aqualand water park.

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Saint Raphael

The combination of a beautiful city centre, beautiful sandy beaches, beautiful nature, quiet bays and lively terraces is the reason for many to visit this seaside resort on the Côte d'Azur during their holidays. You should visit the Provencal market and the San Raféu, a church dating back to the 12th century. This is also a good place to go shopping. Within walking distance is the harbour of Santa Lucia where there are plenty of shops and restaurants on the quay. Regularly festivals such as the Mimosa and Jazz festivals are held here. Go for a swim at Plage de Veillat, Péguière, Agay, Lido, Le DRamont or Beaurivage. You can go hiking in the nearby Massif de l'Estérel nature reserve. Read more...

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Saint Tropez

The chic resort of Saint Tropez in Provence is known for its luxury yachts and expensive cars. Helicopters regularly fly over to take guests to their holiday villa. Also visit the old village with narrow streets and nice boutiques, near the harbour. The quiet and charming squares have a completely different atmosphere than the busy Boulevard. The 16th century citadel is also worth a visit. In addition to celebrities, there are many artists in this village. The works of art are offered in the galleries. In St. Tropez there are many festivals throughout the year such as the Giraglia Rolex Cup or Festival des Nuits du Château de la Mouette. Read more...

Villefranche-sur-Mer

The beautiful seaside resort of Villefranche sur Mer is located at the beginning of the Cap Ferrat peninsula, near to Nice. It is one of the more beautiful places in the Alpes-Maritimes. The pastel-coloured houses give it an extra charm, especially if you visit in the evening. Walk down the Rue Obscure, the street that is completely covered. Places of interest are: Citadelle Saint Elme with its beautiful views and Saint Michel, a church in baroque style. In various museums there are works by Goetz, Boumeester and Volti. On the coast there are shops and lively terraces with stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea. The most popular beach is Plage des Marinieres.