The French Riviera Guide By Clara
Guide des Quartiers
Roquebrune-cap-martin is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit.
70 locals recommend
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Roquebrune-cap-martin is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit.
Informations sur la ville
Menton, known as ‘The Pearl of France’, is very close to the Italian border, and is known for tis gardens and for its citrus fruit.
276 locals recommend
Menton
Menton, known as ‘The Pearl of France’, is very close to the Italian border, and is known for tis gardens and for its citrus fruit.
Translated from the French the name of the town means "garlic (ail) cape“. A small town that stretches along a peaceful part of the coast at the border with Monaco.
34 locals recommend
Cap-d'Ail
Translated from the French the name of the town means "garlic (ail) cape“. A small town that stretches along a peaceful part of the coast at the border with Monaco.
Monaco has long been associated with glamour and exclusivity and known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbor and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year.
221 locals recommend
Monaco
Monaco has long been associated with glamour and exclusivity and known for its glitzy casinos, yacht-lined harbor and prestigious Grand Prix motor race, which runs through Monaco’s streets once a year.
A fortified perched medieval village with amazing panoramic views, winding cobbled streets and narrow paths. Today it is full of small art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and a couple of luxurious hotels.
376 locals recommend
Èze
A fortified perched medieval village with amazing panoramic views, winding cobbled streets and narrow paths. Today it is full of small art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and a couple of luxurious hotels.
It’s a high class village of Belle Epoque heritage nestled amongst abundant vegetation, with pretty streets and exclusive boutiques, full of luxurious properties, beautiful parks and gardens.
84 locals recommend
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
It’s a high class village of Belle Epoque heritage nestled amongst abundant vegetation, with pretty streets and exclusive boutiques, full of luxurious properties, beautiful parks and gardens.
The peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat became a leading holiday resort around the end of the 19th century. Its dry and rocky landscape was originally home to just a handful of fishermen's and farmers' cottages clustered around the church and harbour.
254 locals recommend
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
The peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat became a leading holiday resort around the end of the 19th century. Its dry and rocky landscape was originally home to just a handful of fishermen's and farmers' cottages clustered around the church and harbour.
Overlooking the hills covered with luxurious homes, the harbor is known as the most beautiful one in the Mediterranean coast, diving there is a real pleasure. It is also the deepest harbor in the Med (95m).
385 locals recommend
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Overlooking the hills covered with luxurious homes, the harbor is known as the most beautiful one in the Mediterranean coast, diving there is a real pleasure. It is also the deepest harbor in the Med (95m).
Nice is the capital of Cote d’Azur with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city of art & culture. The life here is in full swing all year round. Nice airport and Business terminal are 15-20 mins away from the city center. The best place for pick-up & drop-off Saint Laurent du Var Marina – 3-5 mins drive to/fm the airport.
111 locals recommend
Nice
Nice is the capital of Cote d’Azur with a very cosmopolitan atmosphere. The city of art & culture. The life here is in full swing all year round. Nice airport and Business terminal are 15-20 mins away from the city center. The best place for pick-up & drop-off Saint Laurent du Var Marina – 3-5 mins drive to/fm the airport.
Medieval walls encircle narrow streets and capture the heritage of more than a thousand years. Picking out the marks of history, either alone or with a guide, is to enter into the soul of Saint-Paul de Vence.
773 locals recommend
Saint Paul de Vence
Medieval walls encircle narrow streets and capture the heritage of more than a thousand years. Picking out the marks of history, either alone or with a guide, is to enter into the soul of Saint-Paul de Vence.
Nestling on the French Riviera between Nice and Cannes, the old town of Antibes stands on the shores of the Mediterranean and is an explosion of colour.
558 locals recommend
Antibes
Nestling on the French Riviera between Nice and Cannes, the old town of Antibes stands on the shores of the Mediterranean and is an explosion of colour.
Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels.
128 locals recommend
Cannes
Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, is famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels.
Gastronomie
Restaurant Mirazur
30 Av. Aristide Briand3 Star-Michelin restaurant by Chef Calogreco.
Riviera Playa
42 Avenue Winston ChurchillRelaxed beachside setting, bold flavours, the freshest seafood & local wines.
Try the CETO ( 1 Michelin star restaurant), breathtaking view of the sea, Monaco & Cap Martin.
7 locals recommend
Vista Palace Hotel
1551 Rte de la TurbieTry the CETO ( 1 Michelin star restaurant), breathtaking view of the sea, Monaco & Cap Martin.
La Grotte & l'Olivier
2 Pl. des 2 FrèresIn Roquebrune village, lovely scenary. Not to miss!
COYA Monte-Carlo
26 Av. Princesse GracePeruvian cuisine & pisco lounge Bar
Gaia Monaco
15 Galerie Charles IIIGreek Mediterranean cuisine, fine dining
La Môme Monte-Carlo
7 Avenue J.F. KennedyRooftop restaurant with nice views on the marina.
Le Cabanon
Pointe des DouaniersTrendy sea view restaurant with Greek, Lebanese, Oriental flavours.
Naos Beach
Plage MarquetBeach restaurant, Greek & Mediterranean cuisine
Anjuna Beach
28 Av. de la LibertéFestive beach restaurant.
Le Mas
French Mediterranean cuisine, romantic atmosphere.
Batik Plage
15 Boulevard d'Alsace-LorraineBy the African Queen, beach restaurant.
Paloma Beach
Famous private beach.
Mayssa Beach
9 Pl. WilsonGreat views and great food!
La Petite Maison
11 Rue Saint-François de PauleFine traditional French dishes
Hôtel Restaurant Alain Llorca à Saint-Paul-de-Vence
350 Rte de Saint-PaulUnique experience in St Paul.
Superb restaurant anchored at the water’s edge.
14 locals recommend
Restaurant Gastronomique Les Pêcheurs
10 Bd Maréchal JuinSuperb restaurant anchored at the water’s edge.
PLAGE KELLER / RESTAURANT LE CESAR
1035 Chem. de la GaroupeFamous beach restaurant.
LA BASTIDE SAINT ANTOINE
48 Av. Henri DunantProvencal haven, highly recommended!
Astoux et Brun
27 Rue Félix FaureBrasserie specialized in seafood since 1953.
Lieux emblématiques
Carnoles is where you will stay, it is a quiet residential neighborhood located 10 min away from the beach.
Carnolès
177 Avenue Aristide BriandCarnoles is where you will stay, it is a quiet residential neighborhood located 10 min away from the beach.
Don't miss the 'Chemin des douaniers', walk along the Cap Martin. Fantastic views.
13 locals recommend
Cape Martin
Don't miss the 'Chemin des douaniers', walk along the Cap Martin. Fantastic views.
Château Médieval de Roquebrune
The Village of Roquebrune, worth a visit.
Take a break in Gorbio, a beautiful village, 15 min away from the city center. Enjoy the famous Flamenco nights!
17 locals recommend
Gorbio
Take a break in Gorbio, a beautiful village, 15 min away from the city center. Enjoy the famous Flamenco nights!
Les Sablettes, only sandy beach you will see. Find here restaurant, beaches, bars and shops.
13 locals recommend
Les Sablettes Beach
2 Prom. de la MerLes Sablettes, only sandy beach you will see. Find here restaurant, beaches, bars and shops.
Menton
Have a walk into Menton Old Town and the pedestrian street.
Place du Casino
Place du CasinoMonaco emblematic place du Casino.
City advice
Getting around
Train is the best option.
Train is the easiest / fastest transportation way, it offers amazing views along the coastlines.
If coming by car, be careful of traffic between Roquebrune Cap Martin and Nice during rush hours.