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Tag Archives: South of France
Frejus, St.-Raphael and the Red Rocks
About halfway between Cannes and St.-Tropez, but not getting near the attention, are the twin cities of Frejus and St.-Raphael and immediately to their south is the spectacular shore road along the Massif de l’Esterel – the Corniche d’Or. These … Continue reading
Posted in Corsica, Frejus, St.-Raphael
Tagged cote d'azur, france, Frejus, french riviera, South of France, St.-Raphael
Cannes: A Must See, but Overrated
Cannes is the first stop for most Cote d’Azur visitors from America, and with good reason with the publicity it gets from its film festival. On my first trip with my wife to Cote d’Azur, after landing at Nice and … Continue reading
Posted in Cannes, Cote d'Azur, France, French Riviera
Tagged Cannes, cote d'azur, france, french riviera, South of France, St.-Honorat
Menton: Big, Busy and Overlooked
An overlooked part of Cote d’Azur by travelers from places other than France and Italy is Menton and its immediate environs. This is understandable for travelers with limited time as it has no airport, film festival, famous casino or reputation … Continue reading
Posted in France, French Riviera, Menton, South of France
Tagged cote d'azur, france, french riviera, Menton, South of France, ste.-agnes
St.-Tropez: Where the Rich Come to Play
St.-Tropez is probably better known outside of France than any other Cote d’Azur spot except perhaps Cannes and Nice, and it has become a symbol of the region’s opulence and, to some, decadence. No matter what people think of it, … Continue reading
Posted in Cote d'Azur, France, French Riviera, South of France
Tagged cote d'azur, france, french riviera, Pampelonne, South of France, St. Tropez
Monaco: A Rock, A Casino and Two Princesses
With a very small land mass – less than one square mile – Monaco was never a competitor for the mass tourist market, but it is more than just a casino. There has long been something special about its being an … Continue reading
Posted in Monaco
Tagged cote d'azur, Hotel de Paris, Monaco, Monte Carlo, South of France
Villefranche and Cap Ferrat
If I had to recommend one spot to stay for someone visiting Cote d’Azur for three or four days, it would be Villefranche. It combines physical beauty, great walking tours, fine dining and location better than anywhere else in Cote … Continue reading
Posted in Alpes-Maritime, Cap Ferrat, France, Villefranche
Tagged Cap Ferrat, cote d'azur, france, french riviera, South of France, Villefranche
Saorge, Peillon and Other Perched Villages in the South of France
One of the historic delights of Cote d’Azur is its many mountain-top towns, or as they are often called – perched villages. They are primarily in the southern Alpes that stretch down to the sea east of Nice and cover … Continue reading
Posted in Alpes-Maritime, France
Tagged cote d'azur, eze, gourdon, haute-de-cagnes, Mountain towns, Peillon, saorge, South of France, St.-Jeannet, ste.-agnes
