Côte d'Azur

Riviera

A coastline of legendary beauty, with warm blue seas, superb sandy beaches and vibrant resorts give the Riviera a special magnetism. With St Tropez, Nice and Cannes competing for your attention, not to mention a host of less famous but equally lovely resorts, it is easy to develop a taste for the good life here. Contrasting with smooth, white beaches and idyllic islands, the dramatically beautiful hills in the hinterland provide wonderful surroundings for walks and drives. The quality of light and scented landscapes that have attracted so many artists, combined with warm velvety nights, are all ingredients of the intangible, eternal appeal of the Riviera.

Provence

Provence is a region of magical light, bleached landscapes, olive groves, vineyards and Roman medieval antiquities. Exploring Provence provides ample opportunity to visit the hill villages of old Provence, or the lavender fields that provide the raw material for the perfume industry and the stupendous Verdon Gorge, one of the natural wonders of Europe.

Getting There
With flights to Nice from many regional airports in the UK, fly drive is a popular choice. However, the route from Calais is direct for those preferring to drive and stop-overs are possible.