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The French Riviera &
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Includes Why Go? Nice...... 830 With its glistening seas, idyllic beaches and fabulous weath- St-Paul de Vence . . .841 er, the Riviera (known as Côte d’Azur to the French) en- capsulates many people’s idea of the good life. The beauty Vence...... 842 is that there is so much more to do than just going to the Antibes & Juan-les- beach – although the Riviera does take beach-going very Pins...... 842 seriously: from nudist beach to secluded cove or exclusive Cannes...... 845 club, there is something for everyone. Grasse ...... 851 Culture vultures will revel in the region’s thriving art Fréjus & St-Raphaël. 854 scene: the Riviera has some fine museums, including world- St-Tropez...... 855 class modern art, and a rich history to explore in Roman ruins, WWII memorials and excellent museums. The Three Corniches. 863 Foodies for their part will rejoice at the prospect of linger- Monaco (Principauté ing in fruit and veg markets, touring vineyards and feasting de Monaco). . . . . 864 on some of France’s best cuisines, while outdoor enthusiasts Menton...... 873 will be spoilt for choice with coastal paths to explore, and snorkelling and swimming galore.
Best Art Museums ¨¨Chapelle du Rosaire (p842) When to Go Monaco ¨¨Fondation Maeght (p841) °C/°F Te mp Rainfall Inches/mm ¨¨Musée Jean Cocteau (p875) 40/104 6/150
¨¨Musée d’Art Classique de 30/86 5/125 4/100 Mougins (p853) 20/68 ¨ 3/75 ¨Musée de l’Annonciade 10/50 (p858) 2/50 0/32 1/25
-10/14 0 J FDM A M J J A S O N Best Places to Eat ¨¨Jan (p838) Feb Carnival May Jet-setters Jul Fireworks season, with two descend on the on 14 July, jazz ¨¨Sea Sens (p851) weeks of festiv- Riviera for Mona- festival in Antibes, ¨¨La Montgolfière (p870) ities in Nice and co’s Grand Prix and perfect beach Menton. and the Cannes weather. ¨ ¨La Rossettisserie (p837) Film Festival. ¨¨Chez Palmyre (p837)
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