French Riviera map with towns

Antibes, the French Riviera resort

Antibes is a charming French Riviera resort. Known for its beautiful Mediterranean coastline, it is famous for its well-preserved Old Town, with narrow cobbled streets, quaint squares, and historic buildings. The Marché Provençal is a lively open-air market where you can find fresh local produce, cheeses, olives, and other regional specialties.

The Musée Picasso is housed in Château Grimaldi, a medieval castle. Picasso lived there for a time in the 1940s, and the museum displays a significant collection of his works.

Antibes is home to Port Vauban, one of the largest and most luxurious marinas in the Mediterranean. It is known for its impressive yachts, including some of the world’s most extravagant private vessels. The town has several beautiful beaches, including Plage de la Salis, which offers a quiet, sandy spot with clear waters, and Plage de la Garoupe, known for its crystal-clear water and scenic views.

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French Riviera hotel in Antibes

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.

Nice, the capital town of French Riviera

Nice is historically the capital town of the French Riviera and one of the largest French towns. The Promenade des anglais, the moving Nice Chagall Museum, the lovely Matisse Museum and the Flower Market on Cours Saleya are some of the top sights of the city. Cours Saleya is a nice place for a dinner. The huge beaches down from Promenade des Anglais are famous. The old city is lovely. Shopping is easy in Avenue Médecin.

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Chagall Museum Nice facts

The Musée National Marc Chagall opened in Nice in 1972 in the presence of Marc Chagall himself who had given in 1966 his wonderful Biblical Message to France. It is the best Chagall Museum in the world.

The collection is organized around the set of works produced by the painter on the Old Testament themes, supplemented by works of secular or religious inspiration. The museum has a first room with twelve large-size paintings illustrating the first two books of the Old Testament, Genesis and Exodus. In a second, smaller hexagonal room are five compositions on the theme of the Song of Songs, another Old Testament book.

Hôtel Negresco in Nice

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 Cannes film festival

Cannes is one of the most famous resorts of the French Riviera. The Cannes International Film Festival (Festival International de Cannes in French) is an annual film festival which previews new films from around the world. Founded in 1946, the Cannes Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. The invitation-only festival is held in May at Palais des Festivals.

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French Riviera hotel in Cannes

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 village

Eze is one of the most beautiful villages in France. 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 minivan 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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Art museum in French Riviera

The Fernand Léger Museum in Biot is one of the most interesting museums of art of the French Riviera. It has more than 300 pieces of art and is by far the largest collection of Fernand Léger paintings in the world. Fernand Léger is lesser known than Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall and Henri Matisse, the three other painters having their dedicated museum in the French Riviera. Nevertheless, he displays in his museum a lively and colorful art.

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France map with top towns

France was visited by over 90 million foreign tourists in 2019, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world. France ranks fifth in tourist spending behind the United Kingdom, United States, China and Spain. Today, Europeans and Asians account for the growing number of foreign visits in France. Famous places in France include Versailles Palace, Mont Saint-Michel, the Loire Castles, the Champagne wine country, the Bordeaux wine country, Nice and Lourdes.

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