French Riviera resorts. Best hotels

French Riviera

The French Riviera boasts a beautiful coastline and mild mediteranean weather. A vacation in French Riviera is an ideal complement to a stay in Paris. Flying from Paris to Nice is the best transport option.

A week-end in the French Riviera is enought to see a lot and enjoy the coastline. Stay at a hotel in Nice, visit Nice, spend a day westwards, in Antibes and Cannes, or eastwards, in Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Menton.

Spend three days or a whole week in a seaside resort in the French Riviera for a vacation mixing rest, fun, culture, sea and sun. We recommend Antibes, Cannes and Eze among the many resorts.

Map of French Riviera

French Riviera resorts

The top resorts in French Riviera are the fashionable Cannes resort with the Cannes Film Festival, Antibes and its Picasso Museum, Nice with Promenade des Anglais, the Matisse and Chagall museums, the Nice carnaval, Monaco with the Monaco Grand Prix F1 and Grand Prix Historique.

Antibes: a fancy resort with the Picasso Museum and Jazz Festival
Biot: a lovely village with the first class Léger Museum
Cannes: a fancy resort, la Croisette boulevard and Iles de Lerins close-by
Eze: the most picturesque village in the riviera with the Eze Botanical Garden
Menton: a quiet and sunny resort with Italy next door
Monaco: the prestigious city, its Grand Prix and Oceanographic Museum
Nice: the capital of French Riviera, its Promenade des Anglais, old town, the Chagall Museum Nice, Matisse Museum Nice
Saint-Paul de Vence: a lovely village hosting the Fondation Maeght

Map of French Riviera resorts

French Riviera hotel in Cannes resort

Hotel Carlton in Cannes, has been hosting celebrities for over a century. One of the iconic landmarks in the French Riviera, it is located on Boulevard de la Croisette, within walking distance of Palais des Festivals, where the Cannes Film Festival takes place. Many of the rooms provide breathtaking views of the coastline. The Carlton is known for its top-tier customer service. The hotel has an elegant private beach, gourmet dining options, an impressive spa, and elegant event spaces. Locate Cannes on French riviera map.

French Riviera hotel in Antibes resort

For almost a hundred years, Hôtel Belles Rives has mastered the art of hospitality in Antibes resort. This Art Deco hotel welcomed Francis Scott Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. Guests love nothing more than coming back to this delightful high-end hotel, an intimate and welcoming place where luxury is omnipresent yet discreet, down to the smallest details. The hotel’s rooms and suites have been designed to create a soothing haven of well-being.

One of the hotel’s most unique claims to fame is its historic connection to waterskiing. It’s said that the first-ever water ski race took place in the waters just off the Belles Rives. It hosts the one of the world’s oldest water ski clubs, offering an exhilarating experience on the pristine waters of the French Riviera. Established in the 1930s, the club attracts both amateurs and professionals. Guests enjoy expert instruction and state-of-the-art equipment, making it an ideal spot for both seasoned skiers and beginners.

Hôtel Negresco in Nice resort

The Hôtel Negresco in Nice is a historic 5-star luxury hotel located on the Promenade des Anglais. Established in 1913, it has been a symbol of elegance in the French Riviera. The hotel features a distinctive pink-and-white façade crowned with a domed tower. Its interiors boast a rich collection of art and antiques, reflecting the grandeur of the Belle Époque era.

Each room is uniquely decorated. Many rooms provide stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Hôtel Negresco is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Chantecler. The hotel also features a brasserie and a piano bar. Guests can enjoy a private beach, a fitness center and a spa.

French Riviera village

Eze is one of the most beautiful villages in France, located half way from Nice to Monaco. Dating back to the middle ages, it clings to the French Riviera mountainside above the Mediterranean Sea, between Nice and Monaco. Panoramic views and ancient façades are memorable features of this lovely village. Locate Eze on French riviera map.

The lush vegetation of banana, date, carob, orange and lemon trees bears witness to the very pleasant climate most of the year. The beach is easily accessible and shaded by a pine forest that slopes down to the sea.

Château Eza is a stunning 5-star luxury boutique hotel in Èze. It offers 14 unique rooms with exceptional views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as from a Michelin starred restaurant and spectacular bar terraces. Château Eza is considered one of the most romantic hotels in the French Riviera.

French Riviera tour

In half a day, discover the famous French Riviera towns of Cannes, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence on a tour from Nice.

The view of the Mediterranean will accompany you on your journey. An afternoon dedicated to discovering Antibes, Cannes and its Croisette and the pretty village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Places to visit: Departure for Antibes along the seafront to discover the ramparts and Cap d'Antibes, while admiring the view of the Alps. On to Cannes and its famous Croisette with its palm trees, luxury boutiques and hotels. Stroll through the old town. Finally, off to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and its ramparts, for a stroll through the cobbled streets typical of medieval villages. By comfortable, air-conditioned minivan limited to 8 people. Take advantage of this afternoon to discover the treasures of the coast and play star on the Croisette!

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Weather in the French Riviera

Great weather is a top reason why the French Riviera has attracted so many people to its shores during the last two centuries. Nice city boasts some 2900 hours of sunshine every year. The French Riviera is rarely cold or hot. Menton on the Italian border has the best climate of all with mild temperatures and almost no rains. The Riviera is specially appreciated by retired people in winter when most of Europe is much colder. The French Riviera is rarely struck by winds or snow. Bad luck if this happens during your stay.

French Riviera weather