The Riviera
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The Beaches of the French Riviera
With over 560 miles consistent of both sand and shingle beaches, the French Riviera is the playground of the well-traveled who are seeking what is perhaps not so often seen in modern times – extraordinary privacy, luxury, and sheer exhibitionism. Once you arrive at the Nice Cote d’Azur or Mandelieu airports, the A-8 auto route is merely a short gap between the plane and your favorite hotel or resort destination.Obviously the summer months are the ideal time to visit, but don’t be put off by visiting this earthly paradise all-year long because it is blessed with mild winters and an average of 300 days of sunshine. Here are several events to keep in mind while visiting the Riviera.
- January: Monaco and southeast France; Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo
- January / February: Monaco; International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo
- February: Nice; Carnival
- February: Menton; Lemon Festival
- March: Tourrettes-sur-Loup; Violet Festival
- May: Monaco; Formula One Grand Prix race
- May: Grasse; Rose Festival
- May: Cannes; Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Film Market
- July: Nice; Jazz Festival
- Late July: Juan-les-Pins; Jazz à Juan
- August: Grasse; Jasmine Festival
Visit The French Riviera Tourism Office, and they’ll help you plan the perfect trip to the South of France.Cap FerratEzeIle St. Margueritte, overlooking CannesMonacoCote d’AzurNiceSt. TropezCote d’Azur, also known as the French RivieraNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.