The South of France happens to be one of the most visted parts of the world. Enjoy the magnificient view and your stay there.
French Riviera
Known as Cote d'Azur in French, the French Riviera represents the south-eastern coastal region of France along the Mediterranean Sea. It has several major attractions including
beach resorts. Formerly a health resort, it has now transformed into a favourite holiday destination for tourists from all over the world who come here every year. Because of its inherent
beauty and charm, the French Riviera is also a popular destination for photo shoots, film festivals, and yachting. French is the main language spoken and the region enjoys plenty of sunshine
throughout the year.
SITES TO VISIT
Promenade des Anglais Nice
The Promenade des Anglais is a pavement along the coast of the Mediterannean Sea in Nice, France. The pavement extends from Nice International Airport in the west to a quay in the
east for a distance of about seven kilometres (Wikipedia, 2018).
Saint-Tropez Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Saint-Tropez is a coastal town in France which lies about 100 kilometres to the west of Nice (Wikipedia, 2018). It is regarded as the most famous resort in the whole of Europe
and attracts about 100,000 visitors daily (Telegraph Media Group, 2018).
Cannes Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Cannes is one of the most popular resort towns in France. It is well known for its sandy beaches, hotels, restaurants, and the Cannes International Film Festival held every year.
PLACES TO STAY
Aston La Scala Hotel Nice, France
This is a four-star hotel right in the heart of Nice and close to the beach. It has 149 air-conditioned rooms, a rooftop swimming pool, and seminar rooms that can
accomodate upto 200 guests (Aston La Scala Hotel, 2018). Its rates are quite affordable and its reception service is the best in France.
Hotel Royal Riviera Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
This is a five-star family-friendly hotel about 30 minutes from Nice International airport and close to the beach. There are 94 rooms and a heated swimming pool (Booking.com, 2018).
The hotel is highy rated and provides free WiFi access to guests. The hotel rates range from moderate to high.
Hotel Martinez Cannes, France
Part of the Hyatt group, this is a five-star family-friendly hotel. There are 409 rooms and suites (Hyatt Corporation, 2018). The hotel is highy rated and provides free wi-fi access to guests.
There is a spa on the seventh floor that occupies an area of one square kilometre (Rutherford, 2018). It is also believed to be the most expensive hotel in the world.
MODES OF TRAVEL
Transportation
The best way to get to the French Riviera is to fly to Nice International Airport. The airport is the second busiest in France and direct flights to it are available
from a number of countries. Once you reach Nice, there are several travel modes available. Due to the heavy traffic, the best option would be to walk and the place is
pedestrian friendly (Nieset, 2018). Alternatively, one can rent a bicycle or car or even catch a bus or train. It is quite easy for tourists to get around.
Travel Video French Riviera Tour
Here is a YouTube travel video presented by Melissa Chalmers on her tour of the French Riviera.
