©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd The French Riviera & Monaco Why Go? Nice . 820 With its glistening seas, idyllic beaches and fabulous Antibes & weather, the Riviera encapsulates many people’s idea of Juan-les-Pins . 835 the good life. The beauty is that there is so much more to do than just going to the beach – although the Riviera St-Paul de Vence & Around . .837 does take beach-going veryy seriously: from nudist beach to secluded cove or exclusive club, there is something for Cannes. 839 everyone. St-Tropez . 848 Culture vultures will revel in the region’s thriving art The Corniches . 856 scene: the Riviera has some fi ne museums, including Menton . 858 world-class modern art, and a rich history to explore in Ro- Monaco . 859 man ruins, WWII memorials and excellent museums. Foodies for their part will rejoice at the prospect of lin- gering in fruit and veg markets, touring vineyards and feasting on some of France’s best cuisines, whilst outdoor Best Places to Eat enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with coastal paths to explore, and snorkelling and swimming galore. » Auberge de l’Oumède (p 851 ) » Luc Salsedo (p 829 ) » Mantel (p 843 ) When to Go » Les Charavins (p 848 ) Monaco » Les Deux Frères (p 857 ) °C/°F Temp Rainfall Inches/mm 40/104 6/150 Best Places to 30/86 5/125 4/100 Stay 20/68 3/75 10/50 » Château Eza (p 857 ) 2/50 0/32 » Pastis (p 849 ) 1/25 -10/14 0 » Villa Rivoli (p 827 ) J FDNOSAJJMAM » Hôtel 7e Art (p 842 ) » La Colombe d’Or (p 838 ) February Carni- May Jet-setters July Fireworks on val season, with descend on the 14 July, outdoor two weeks of Riviera for the clubbing in festivities in Nice Grand Prix and Cannes and jazz and Menton. the Cannes Film in Antibes. Festival. ALPES DE HAUTE- Lac de PROVENCE Castillon Castellane #\ e r e t PROVENCE r s 0¸N100 t o e s l sol e o alen v Verdon Plateau de V u C A #\ Riez Parc Naturel n o e 0¸D952 Régional c rd n #÷ e du Luberon a Lac V r de Ste- du u Parc Naturel s #÷ G ge D Régional du Croix Gor ra N96 n D21 /· Verdon d /· on A rd P r e C la t V am n uby p De M Ca ilit nju G air ers or e de ges Canj s 0¸D955 du uer V D49 erd /· on #\ ann e Bois de Fr es l Aups e d b ges u or udo a t G e te r /·D22 â d o h s f a C e g n r #\ n Draguignan o e G P #\ Barjols /·D25 D3 /· 0¸D562 Le Muy #\ 0¸D560 Le Thoronet N7 #\ /· A rge n s VAR /·D17 /·A8 #\ St-Maximin- /·A8 Le Cannet la-Ste-Baume /·A8 #\ #\ des Maures Brignoles 0¸D558 /·D75 Confaron #\ La Garde- #\ Freinet 0¸D558 RLa Sauvette /·A57 (779m) D14 Mas /· si ume f de la Ste-Ba Collobrières #\ Cuers #\ /·D14 /·N98 /·D41 es ur /·A50 res a au s M s M e #\ Massif de he d #\ Cornic Le Castellet A57 La Rayol- /· N98 #\ /· #\ Canadel St-Cyr-les- Bormes-les- Le Lavandou #\Lecques La Madrague \# Mimosas Bandol Toulon #\ Hyères #\ /·A50 #] #4#\ Toulon-Hyères Port Port d'Alon #– #\ Airport d'Hyères #\ Sanary- Port Golfe sur-Mer de Beauduc d'Hyères Île du res Îles des Giens #\ yè Levant Embiez Îles d'H #\ Île de # La Tour Bagaud 2 Île de Mediterranean Fondue Sea #\ Île de Port-Cros Porquerolles Porquerolles The French Riviera & Monaco Highlights 1 Try your luck at Monaco’s 2 Catch a ferry to Île de 3 Enjoy a fabulous day at a opulent casino (p 859 ) Port-Cros (p 853 ) for pristine St-Tropez beach club (p 849 ) Mediterranean seascapes.