1. La Colline du Chateau – Nice, France
Almost every trip to the Cote d’Azur begins in Nice. And to get acquainted with the French Riviera, the best place is the observation deck of the La Colline castle, from where you can see with your own eyes why there is so much noise around this city. From here you have an excellent view of the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town. There is an excellent park next to the castle, where you can go for a picnic afterwards.
2. Old Town – Nice
The old part of Nice is an amazing mix of narrow streets, cozy restaurants, art galleries and shops. Grab yourself a coffee and just people watch. If you want to grab a bite to eat, check out the Lou Pilha Leva cafe (10 Rue du Collet). They serve one of the best pissaladières in the city – something like pizza with onions.
3. Eze, France
The medieval village of Eze, located high above the sea, is one of the most powerful impressions that the Cote d’Azur can give. The beautifully preserved architecture, narrow, windswept streets and stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea all seem straight out of postcards and professional photographs. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes to climb to the highest point of Eze, which is about 500 meters above sea level.
4. Grasse, France
Grasse is a picturesque village that is known primarily as the French capital of perfumery. Many people come here to visit the factories of perfume brands, forgetting about the endless lavender fields scattered everywhere outside the city.
It is convenient to come to Grasse from both Cannes and Nice.
5. Monaco
Monaco borders France on three sides and is a concentration of chic and luxury (just look at the yachts in the port). But don’t see Monaco only as a playground for the powers that be; you will have fun even if you don’t have gold cards from all the banks in the world. In the obligatory program: Prince’s Palace, Fort Antoine, Monaco Cathedral and, of course, the Monte Carlo casino – you only live once, right?
6. Menton, France
Menton can rightly be called the best kept secret of the French Riviera: it is as beautiful as other coastal towns, but for some reason there are never crowds. The city lives in its own rhythm, which is very consistent with the spirit of the city. And if you remember that there are 300 sunny days a year, luxurious gardens and amazing French-Italian cuisine, then it becomes clear that spending a day here is a great pleasure.
In February, a lemon festival is usually held here, timed to welcome spring, but based on Menton’s past, when the city managed to survive solely on citrus plantations.
Source: cntraveler.com
