The French Riviera Travel Guide
- Overview
- Itineraries
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- French Phrases
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With the Alps playing bodyguard against inland winds and the sultry Mediterranean warming the breezes, the Cote d'Azur, or French Riviera, is pampered by a nearly tropical climate. This is where the dreamland of azure waters and indigo sky begins, where balustraded white villas edge the blue horizon, evening air is perfumed with jasmine and mimosa, and parasol pines silhouette against sunsets of ripe apricot and gold. As emblematic as the sheet-music cover for a Jazz Age tune, the Cote d'Azur seems to epitomize happiness, a state of being the world pursues with a vengeance.
The French Riviera Hotels
Certain areas of the Riviera book up faster than others, but all hit overload from June to September. It's essential to book in advance; up to half a year...read more
The French Riviera Restaurants
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
Things To Do in The French Riviera
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The French Riviera
- $790* -- Paris from Miami Nonstop (Roundtrip, w/Taxes) Corsairfly
- $1199 & up -- 6-Nt. Paris & Bordeaux Trip w/Air from NY go-today
- $799 -- 12-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- $981* -- Paris Nonstop from L.A. into Spring (R/T incl. Tax) — $981 Air Tahiti Nui
The French Riviera Experiences
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Monaco, Toy Kingdom: Yes, Virginia, you can afford to visit Monte Carlo—that is, if you avoid its casinos and head for its tropical gardens... Read more
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To see the Gorges du Verdon up close and personal, instead of gawking over its precipices from the safety-railed overlooks, consider tackling... Read more
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If the word carnival means masked balls in Venice to most, or conjures images of feather-clad dancers writhing rhythmically through the streets... Read more
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Nowhere in France is the food more seductive than along the Côte d'Azur and Provence. No wonder southern French cooking holidays à... Read more
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Typical throughout Provence is a garlicky mayonnaise called aïoli, a staple condiment that's especially at home with a cold serving of fresh... Read more
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Despite the hip-to-hip commerce and piped-in pop music, the plages (beaches) around St-Tropez are the most isolated on the Côte d'Azur... Read more
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