THE FRENCH RIVIERA

At first sight, compared to the old postcard views on this page, development on Cote d'Azur is rather a shock, particularly to the East of Nice towards region of the airport. For this reason, a bus journey on the ground from the Airport either to Nice or to Antibes can be rather depressing

Menton

Old Menton still exists on the Italian border

although the town has sprawled towards Nice

Head back to Nice along the N98 and the Principality of Monaco offers 7 centuries of culture, not forgetting the botanical gardens, world famous Monte Carlo casino and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Beaulieu sur Mer

This old postcard photo shows Beaulieu sur Mer with Cap St Jean Ferrat in the distance. Villa Kerylos has to be visited here as does Villa Ephrussi at Cap Ferrat.

There's a fashionable marina at Beaulieu now which is particularly prominent from the air.

Eze perches on its hill nearby Villefranche Sur Mer which still retains charm visible from old postcards


Here's a modern view of Cap Ferrat from the other side taken whilst taking off from Nice Airport:

with the bay of Villefranche in the forground where cruise ships harbour and let off tourists for tours of the Riviera



In the back country within a few kilometres of the coast, areas remain entirely unspoiled and a trip to the waterfalls along the

Gorges du Loup

behind Villeneuve Loubet followed by lunch in the untouristy hilltop village of Greolieres is really worthwhile and an easy car ride. The D6 follows the Gorges du loup to the hilltop town of Gourdon. It's a spectacular and enoyable place to stay. Alternatively, the D2210 and D6 pass through Tourrette Sur Loup, Vence and St Paul de Vence on the way back to the coast at Cagnes Sur Mer - all delightful stop-offs.

Nice

nestles surrounded by sheltering hills

and Old Nice

is a gem.

Central Nice is still good for a city break with beaches and good museums (Musee des Beaux Arts particularly to be recommended)

Along the rather built-up area to the west is one of the most outstanding examples of modern architecture -

the Marina at Baie des Anges, Villeneuf Loubet
On the way to Cannes and l'Esterel is Antibes,

Juan-les-Pins where the Pam Pam bar is a must visit place late on summer evenings, there is the quieter

Golfe Juan

where Napoleon landed

Cannes beyond, the delightful small beach at La Napoule

and charming

Theoule sur Mer

which is the gateway to the region dominated by huge red rocks, known as the L'Esterel

and

Le Trayas

The further you go away from the airport, the more unspoilt and less developed the area remains (with the disadvantage of time and distance to get there . . . ) but there are things to do along the whole of this coast for everyone, not just swimming and beaches,

but golf and even horseracing -


at the Cagnes-Sur-Mer Hippodrome
and a good holiday is to be enjoyed whereever you go along the Cote d'Azur.
Tucked away along the coast are still the remnants of the former grand age when the webmaster's grandparents enjoyed a heyday of fashionability and antiques shops

abounded such as the one on the road between Biot and Antibes

All along the coast topless bathing is permitted on the beaches and this enables film stars and models to acquire that perfect tan unavailable elsewhere.

RIVIERA PROPERTY RENTALS AND SALES

Riviera holidays and Vacation rentals

Cannes - Antibes - Nice - The French Riviera

• French Riviera Tip - Cannes Antibes and Nice beaches permit topless tanning which is why so many film stars and model girls love the French Riviera.

• French Riviera Nice: 2 bedroom apartment for rental in luxury Palais de la Mediterranee. The appartment has direct access to the Promenade des Anglais and is ideally located for a city break or beach holiday in Nice on the French Riviera. 2019: Good availability - please enquire
  
  

• French Riviera Central Cannes: charming 3 bedroom apartment to rent beautiful and bright, totally refurbished three bedroomed apartment to rent on the first floor of a lovely old building, very close to Rue d'Antibes, the Croisette and the Palais de Festival, with balcony over wonderful pedestrianised street with many chic shops and restaurants. 2019: Good availability - please enquire..
  
  

• French Riviera Antibes Port Vauban: studio apartment to rent in new building with view over the Port 2019: Good availability - please enquire..
  
  

• French Riviera Antibes Old Town: studio apartment rental in old town within the Ramparts 2019: Good availability - please enquire..
  
  

• French Riviera Croisette Cannes: 1 bedroom rental apartment with balcony, sleeps 2-4 Ideal location for the Croisette and Palais des Festivals. This air conditioned apartment is served by a lift on the second floor. The East facing balcony gets the morning sun and has table and chairs. 2019: availability please enquire
  
  

• French Riviera Villefranche Old town rental appartments with sea views. Two one bedroom apartments beautifully renovated and decorated with original art, great lighting. Each apartment has an office or desk area with wireless broadband if you need to catch-up with some work, do some writing or find out about local events on the Internet. Apt 1 Sur le Toit: 2019 . . . : Good availability..

• French Riviera holiday apartment Apartments for rent in exquisite old villa in the Old Port district of Nice. Our spacious apartments sleep 2 to 4 and are perfect for exploring Nice and the French Riviera with easy access to Villefranche and Monaco and going further to Menton on the Italian border. A good bus service from here facilitates visiting or working in Monte Carlo. 2019 . . . : With a dozen apartments in the villa we normally have availability!
  
  

• French Riviera Mandelieu river front: Apartment to rent with its own Riviera boat mooring in gated Marina Parc. Drive down with your own boat and enjoy water sports in the warm waters of the Mediterranean to the East of Cannes. 1 bedrooms, sleeps 4 + cot. 2019: Good availability - please enquire..
  
  

• French Riviera holiday apartment Apartments for rent in exquisite old villa in the Old Port district of Nice. These suites sleep 2 and are perfect for visits to Nice and for exploring the French Riviera with nearby Villefranche, Monaco and Menton on the Italian border. 2019 . . . : With a dozen apartments in the villa we normally have availability!
  
  

• FRANCE Landscape of France from the air views of French landscape on Gatwick to Nice route

• French Riviera Cote d'Azur: House to rent at La Napoule between Cannes and l'Esterel, 3 bedrooms with swimming pool, tennis courts and Boules courts. Sleeps six. Currently long-term unavailable.