What area is considered the French Riviera?

An excellent question. With no simple answer. In French, the phrase used is the « Côte d'Azur » (or “azure coast”) and – whilst there are no official boundaries – most people define it as the Mediterranean coastline from Toulon in the east to Menton on the Italian border in the west

Which part of the French Riviera is the best?

It all depends on what you like. The Alpes-Maritime is much more built-up, with more things to do that are closer together and easier to reach by public transport. So perfect if you like an “urban” vibe. The Var is more rugged and beautiful, with fabulous countryside and charming Provençal villages providing larger and better-value accommodation. Put simply, it is all the best.

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David Viney

May 171 min read

French Riviera Orientation Guide

Updated: Jun 24

Welcome to our orientation guide for the French Riviera.

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Do you have a great tip you'd like to share - that we could add to this day-trip entry? If so, please add a comment (below) or use our suggestion form on the ★ Little Pieces of Light ★ homepage. And if you are looking for somewhere to stay in the area, please do check out Haute Vue; our large holiday home with private pool in Montauroux. It has panoramic views, private pool, super-fast WiFi and modern air-conditioning, and is the perfect central base for a holiday in the South of France.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE FRENCH RIVIERA FROM HAUTE VUE VILLA MONTAUROUX

French Riviera Orientation Guide

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