The French Riviera Travel Guide
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Guidebooks
This sprawl of pebble beaches and zillion-dollar houses has always captivated sun lovers and socialites. Today's admirers know not to miss the Côte d'Azur's textbook points of interest: animated St-Tropez; the Belle Époque aura of Cannes; the towns made famous by Picasso—Antibes, Vallauris, Mougins; the urban charms of Nice; and a number of spots where the per-capita population of billionaires must be among the highest on the planet: Cap d'Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Monaco.
The French Riviera Hotels
It's up in the hills above the coast that you'll find the charm you expect from France, both in sophisticated hotels with gastronomic restaurants and in...read more
The French Riviera Restaurants
Even in tiny villages some haute cuisine places can be as dressy as those in Monaco, if not more so, but in general, restaurants on the Côte d'Azur...read more
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Things To Do in The French Riviera
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Travel Deals in The French Riviera
- Small budget: Book Residence Nice Fleurs 3 Nts in Aug Fr $162+/Nt Expedia
- Visit Nice for Less: Hotels Fr $215+/Nt Travelocity
- 5-Star Nice Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $2974 Expedia
- Special deal: 3-Star Mercure Nice Cap 3000 Aeroport Fr $147+/Nt — $147 Expedia
- 5-Star Nice Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $2974 — $2,974 Expedia
The French Riviera Experiences
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Mingle with Picasso and company: Because artists have long loved the Côte d'Azur, it's blessed with superb art museums, including the Fondation... Read more
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The French Riviera is famed for its grand villas and even grander gardens built by Victorian dukes, Spanish exiles, Belgian royals, and American... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, travelers of all walks are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
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