Destination Overview
The French Riviera is renowned the world over for its glamorous
nightlife, glorious beaches and gigantic gin-palaces; the chic
resorts of Cannes and St Tropez have long attracted Europe's most
affluent, from Russian Tsars to the Hollywood stars. Along with
neighbouring Monaco, the Côte d'Azur retains its reputation as the
playground of the rich and remains one of the most desirable
Mediterranean destinations.The beauty of the hills and the lively towns has inspired
several great artists and the area has wonderful museums displaying
their works. The quaint Provence hill villages abutting the coast,
that once attracted Picasso and Matisse, now draw French and
international tourists by the planeload.Centre of the Riviera is the pleasant city of Nice; like all the
resort towns that run into each other along this over-developed
coastal strip it is packed with holidaymakers jamming its
restaurants, bars and beaches during July and August. Visitors are
drawn just as much by the wish to see and be seen in this desirable
location as by the sultry sunshine, bright blue sea and luxurious
facilities.
