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French Riviera Town Guide

Listed below are some of the towns of the region and what you can expect to find:

St. Tropez: St. Tropez is now one of the best known resorts in Europe, very fashionable and very expensive. The harbour teems with life. Older buildings worth visiting include the 19th-century church, built in Italian baroque style, and the 16th-century citadel, from which there are fine views over the town and the bay.

Port-Grimaud This modern resort, built in the style of a typical Provençal village, is unusual in that no cars are allowed in the village. There is an elegant collection of colourful houses and a well-equipped marina.

Fréjus Of particular interest are the aqueduct, two gateways, the amphitheatre and, above all, the arena which lends a marvellously dramatic setting to the concerts which are occasionally staged there. To the north lies the large, beautifully situated Lac de St Cassien.

St. Raphaël A fashionable resort with a large marina and sheltered beach. There is always lots going on by the old harbour where cafés and shops line the broad pavements and street artists and buskers entertain the crowds. The museum of underwater archaeology contains an interesting collection of artefacts brought up from sunken ships.

Cannes One of the Riviera’s great showpieces, Cannes remains an elegant and expensive resort. One of the main sights is the celebrated ‘Boulevard de la Croisette’ with its flower borders, palm trees, smart shops and expensive hotels. The Film Festival takes place in May. Le Suquet is the old town, dominated by the 16th century church. The square is still lined by the old town wall and a shady terrace affords excellent views of the harbour area. Also just outside the town is Le Cannet, a small resort retaining much of its traditional charm amid a semi-circle of wooded hills.

Nice Undisputed ‘Queen of the Riviera’ with its world famous sea-front. The old town is a maze of alleys, interspersed with little squares and markets, in particular, the flower market. The town is rich in museums, art galleries and majestic buildings.

Monaco consists primarily of the old, picturesque town of Monaco and the great, legendary gambling centre of Monte-Carlo, itself a most attractive town. During July and August there are magnificent firework displays most Friday evenings and the famous Grand Prix is in May.

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