How to Enjoy the Ultimate Getaway at the French Riviera

The French Riviera, also known as the Cōte d’Azur, is a beautiful destination and a great getaway for Britons to enjoy. From stunning blue waters to bustling seaside towns, and, if you travel just a little inland, some great mountains and hilltop villages to see, you are spoiled for choice. Spend a week here, or a month, because you will be guaranteed a great experience that you will want to relive again and again.

To help you truly enjoy the French Riviera to its fullest, follow this guide. From beaches to towns and travel tips, this guide will help you enjoy your holiday like you’ve never enjoyed one before.

Find a Luxurious Villa Away from the Hustle and Bustle

First things first, book yourself a villa in Cote D’Azur. France villa holidays are something else, and a true delight to enjoy. They are perfect for adult groups of friends, couples going away together on a group holiday, or for families who want to enjoy a luxurious trip with their adult children. These villas are elegance, luxury, and rejuvenation, all at once. Though you won’t want to leave your own private oasis, they are also a great place to enjoy day trips to different destinations.

How to Make Your Trip Perfect

You will want to brush up on some smart travel tactics to make all aspects of your journey enjoyable and luxurious:

Pack a Smart Travel Wardrobe

A smart travel wardrobe is one that is small but very versatile. It is chosen with care so that you have items that go so well together that you look like you were styled by a fashion expert day after day. Another bonus? These are easier to pack up and bring with you, especially if you are taking the trip to the French Riveria by car.

Take it Slow

Instead of overloading your day and exhausting yourselves take it slow. Do one place a day and then make enough time to head back home and enjoy your private villa so that you can relax and recharge.

Rent Out Your Own Vehicle to Fully Explore the Beauty of the Cōte d’Azur

If you want to turn a weekend holiday into a grand adventure that you will never forget, then you will want to rent out your own vehicle. This will make it a breeze to explore the entire coast and further inland towards the mountain regions for a day trip that sets your French holiday apart.

The best part? You will be able to escape the streams of tourists who come to visit Cannes or Nice, and can instead stop and enjoy highlights along the way to enjoy a unique and personal holiday you will cherish forever.

Create a To-Go Kit for a Luxurious Road Trip Experience

If you will be travelling a lot to get to your chosen destination, you will want to pack up pillows, blankets, and, of course, picnic foods and drinks. Don’t eat in the car, though, instead find a place to picnic along the way so that you can enjoy some quality time and beautiful views as you travel.

The French Riviera is a great area to visit, and it deserves to be explored more deeply than just visiting its main destinations. Treat yourself to a month-long retreat and really get to know the south coast of France.

Enjoy These Top Beaches

You will want to make note of some of its most beautiful beaches. This means going beyond the nearest beach or whatever is available when exploring the town’s promenade. It means venturing beyond to hidden gems and sanctuaries that you can call your own.

1.   L’lle de Rio

This hidden gem offers the best of the Riviera. This beach is unique, very hard to get to (it can only be accessed by boat, so consider renting one nearby) and is therefore very private for that very reason. For those who love to snorkel or scuba dive, this is the beach for you. It does offer a shallow inlet if you wish to simply wade in the water and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

2.   Plage de Pampelonne

This is one of the most popular beaches in the area, which is perfect for those who wish to spend a little bit of time on the beach, but also want the option of shopping and enjoying fine dining. If you are interested in a night out, this is also the place to go, as it offers plenty of great venues for night owls and day sleepers alike.

3.   La Garoupe Beach

For white beaches head to La Garoupe. This beach is part private, so you will need to make sure you are not where you shouldn’t be. Otherwise, enjoy the scenery and rent yourself a sun-lounger for a day-long trip to the beach that will let you fully relax.

See These Great Towns

Though it’s to everyone’s unique taste, the fact is you will find some of the towns along the Riviera to simply not be worth the hype. Cannes, for example, is famous for its film festival, but outside of that it is a simple resort town with high-end boutiques. It also tends to be very popular with tourists due to that very same international festival. If you want a beautiful town to escape in and explore, then see these top exceptional towns:

 Nice

Nice is a great French town that has plenty to see and do and explore. It also happens to be one of the most popular towns in the area – and for great reason. There are newer, chic areas to enjoy shopping, an old quarter with ancient buildings full of restaurants and bars, and great views.

Menton

For citrus trees and hot, sunny weather, you should head to Menton, which offers a crescent bay and a fun and exciting lemon festival in the winter.

Peillon

For a mountaintop pedestrian village full of vaulted alleyways and streets to explore, make sure to visit Peillon in the Alpes-Maritimes.

*This is collaborative post, photo from Unsplash*

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