Top Things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
Top Restaurants in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
10 Things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France including La Croisette, Promenade des Anglais, Castle Hill of Nice, Old Town, Iles de Lerins, Calanques, Ile Saint-Honorat, Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes, Base Nature Francois Leotard.
Restaurants in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
1. La Croisette
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4.5 based on 5,099 reviews
This world-famous street, which runs along the shoreline of Cannes, is full of upscale shopping opportunities.
Reviewed By florinr814 - The Hague, The Netherlands
La Croisette is always an awesome place for summer holidays. Its sandy beaches, the great food restaurants and the luxury shops offer all the ingredients of a perfect stay, althought a bit too expensive.
2. Promenade des Anglais
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4.5 based on 15,280 reviews
This famous street travels along Nice's Mediterranean waterfront.
Reviewed By mbc421 - Toronto, Canada
There is something to be said for a morning walk with a warm, salty summer breeze rolling off the Mediterranean. The Promenade des Anglais is a wide spot that is perfect for a morning jog, a hop down to the pebble beach, or simply stopping for a coffee or cocktail to people watch. I went in the morning and afternoon and found the experience more relaxed and less hot in the morning. The Promenade is close to the old town, so if you like long morning walks you can combine both. The Promenade is the best option for joggers, strollers, and slow-walking groups who want to stick together.
3. Castle Hill of Nice
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4.5 based on 9,638 reviews
Reviewed By sezzyloulou - Harlow, United Kingdom
Of all the places essential to see in Nice, this is one of them On the top of a hill overlooking the bay of Nice, originally built for military purposes Castle hill dominates the city, separating the eastern part - the port - and the western part - the old town Once at the top (you can climb up the stairs, or get in the free lift) it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the bay, the ruins of an old cathedral, a view of the port, and has a lovely (though artificial) waterfall There are toilets and a small cafe too It is lovely to walk back down and visit the Jewish and catholic cemeteries, where you will find tombs of many aristocrats and famous people - apparently it costs 30k just to ‘reserve a plot’ with a substantial yearly upkeep fee
4. Old Town
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4.5 based on 12,313 reviews
This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets.
Reviewed By NfN270644 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Large Old Town area incorporating a wonderful flower market, small shops in narrow, historic winding alleys and streets selling anything and everything, thoroughly enjoyable time with great cafes/restaurants full of locals enjoying coffee, snacks and meals.
5. Iles de Lerins
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4.5 based on 2,094 reviews
Two islands just a boat ride from Cannes, Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, are covered by eucalyptus and pine forests and are home to Fort Royal.
Reviewed By Rightriviera - Cannes, France
so worth the visit, either by charter crossing or a private hire boat, the views back looking onto Cannes are stunning, the water is fresh and clear, perfect for a picnic and a cool swim
6. Calanques
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4.5 based on 3,961 reviews
Reviewed By SarahKraus - Edmonton, Canada
We had 2 boat tours cancelled for bad weather so we braved the rain and wind and hiked from Cassis to Port Pin Calanque and went for a swim! 2.5 hours of parking was enough for us to do it all. Beautiful, peaceful bay. Very calming.
7. Ile Saint-Honorat
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By Simy183 - Wendover, United Kingdom
I've been coming down to the Cannes area every year for the last 10 years. I'd been to Sainte Marguerite a few times and have loved walking around the island. I now can't believe that I hadn't been to Saint Honorat. It's a smaller island, but I found it better kept and much more peaceful. It was a beautiful walk around the edge of the island, taking in the gorgeous blue sea, the amazing smell of the fauna and vineyards and visiting the amazing monastery sitting right on the edge of the sea. Highly recommend.
8. Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime
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4.5 based on 909 reviews
For over 400 years, the Citadel rings the city. Element of the defence of the port the most important between Antibes and Toulon for centuries, it is now one of the few monuments of this magnitude of the Var coast. Proud of its rich maritime past, Saint-Tropez has decided to create a modern museum in the dungeon of the town's citadel, allowing all visitors to discover the daily lives of men and women who shaped over the centuries the Saint-Tropez of today.
Reviewed By ginsengNewYork
Scenic old fortress turned into an interesting, unpretentious naval museum, with stunning 380° views. The location is superb, but the best part is getting into the museum. With information in both French and English, the mixed media exhibits are appealing for both young and old. Quite low cost by St Tropez standards, the 3euros entrance fee is a steal! The exhibits are tastefully displayed and cover the true identity of Saint Tropez in the past 500 years. Indeed, St Trop was not just a picture perfect fishing village, but it turns out it had much greater importance. The exhibits cover commerce and fishing trips along Provence’s coast, as well as long hazardous voyages aboard large merchant sailing boats beyond Cape Horn, journeys along the coasts of Africa and India, and the age of luxurious liners. Amongst notorious Tropezian celebrities, I discovered De Suffren, who had volunteered to help the colonists during the American Revolutionary War. Highly recommended !
9. Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes
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4.5 based on 2,088 reviews
Reviewed By Taffoolie - Paris, France
It is realllyyyyyy amazing walk . By the littoral, a beautiful walk by the water, it is just breath taking and hard to describe. Wild water , little hidden beaches, very amazing .
10. Base Nature Francois Leotard
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4.5 based on 853 reviews
