Region Description
TheFrench Riviera region overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is home to resort areas along the coast, such as Nice, Cannes, and the Principality of Monaco, and is visited by many tourists during the summer vacation. Inland, there is a village called Eagle’s Nest Village, which has a structure unique to this region, and is also crowded with tourists. Captivated by the charm of the sea and mountains, many contemporary artists, including Chagall and Picasso, have spent their time here and left behind works.
Cities in French Riviera
①Nice
②Eze
③Monaco
④Menton
⑤Cannes
⑥Île Sainte-Marguerite
⑦Île Saint-Honorat
⑧Antibes
⑨Saint-Paul-de-Vence
⑩Vence
①Nice
It is a central city where you can fully enjoy the blue sea of the Côte d’Azur region. Casinos, restaurants, and luxury hotels line the coast. The old town is made up of intricate narrow alleys, offering a completely different side to the resort area.
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
7 h 30
②Eze
Eze is the most famous of the eagle nest villages on the Côte d’Azur. You can go there by bus from Nice. Although it is small, the stone building is built on a small hill, and you can feel the medieval atmosphere just by walking around.
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
2 h
③Monaco
It is the second smallest country in the world, located within France. As it is a country where the rich live, there are many high-end shops, giving the city a different atmosphere than anywhere else. The roads are built for Formula One racing, and the old town is home to the palaces of the current royal family.
[Overall rating]
★★★★★
[Time required]
7 h
④Menton
The town is located just a stone’s throw from Italy, and its walls are distinctive in citrus colors such as orange and yellow. It is also famous for producing lemons, and a lemon festival is held every February.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
3 h 30
⑤Cannes
The city is world-famous for its international film festivals. Luxury hotels are lined up along the coast, giving it the feel of a resort area, but the old town, located on a small hill, offers a rustic view of the region’s original scenery.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
5 h
⑥Île Sainte-Marguerite
It is one of the Lérins Islands that can be reached by ferry from Nice. There is a fortress on the island, which was once used as a prison and is the setting for the legend of the Iron Mask. It is suitable for strolling while looking at the sparkling blue sea of the Côte d’Azur region.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
2 h 30
⑦Île Saint-Honorat
Another Lérins archipelago that can be reached by ferry from Nice. The entire island is owned by a monastery, and you can see churches and chapels all over the island. You can climb up to the ruined fortress along the coast, and from the height you can see the whole island and the sea.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
2 h 30
⑧Antibes
The town is characterized by a fort built on a small hill, and you can take a guided tour to see the inside. The Picasso Museum is located in a renovated castle along the seafront in the city center, and it is also a town where you can enjoy contemporary art.
[Overall rating]
★★★☆☆
[Time required]
4 h 30
⑨Saint-Paul-de-Vence
It is one of the eagle’s nest villages in the interior, and like Eze, it is a popular tourist spot. You can have fun and feel like you’re exploring just by walking along the intricate paths and getting lost.
[Overall rating]
★★★★☆
[Time required]
2 h 30
⑩Vence
A town located further inland from Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Although it is not a very touristy place, the city center is surrounded by walls and has narrow streets lined with restaurants and houses that give you a glimpse of the local atmosphere.
[Overall rating]
★★☆☆☆
[Time required]
2 h
Specialty in French Riviera
The main attraction of this region overlooking the Mediterranean Sea is of course the sea, but there are also other attractions such as casinos and the Eagle’s Nest Village. Specialty dishes include Socca made with Egyptian beans and dishes made with tuna and anchovies.
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