Summer holidays: our ideas for holidays on the Côte d’Azur | Côte d’Azur France / French Riviera

Viva la Dolce Vita on the French Riviera!

The Côte d’Azur is above all renowned for its seaside the very famous “French Riviera” with seafronts such as the Promenade des Anglais in Nice or the Croisette in Cannes, the seaside resorts in the south of France attract tourists from all over the world every year who come to contemplate these must-see places on the Côte d’Azur.

Lovers of idleness, the beach and swimming? The Côte d’Azur is the perfect place for your summer holidays, with the region boasting a host of beaches, some more beautiful than the next! A festive atmosphere at the beach clubs of Saint-Tropez or a small, intimate beach on the Nice golf course, the French Riviera has everything you need to experience the real Dolce Vitta!

Some of the most beautiful beaches on the French Riviera:

● Plage de Pampelonne in Ramatuelle: the iconic beach of the Côte d’Azur!

● Plage du Midi in Cannes: one of the largest sandy beaches on the Côte d’Azur!

● Plage de la Réserve in Nice: a stone’s throw from the port!

● Plage de la Gravette in Antibes: a sandy beach!

● Plage Passable in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: panoramic views over the Villefranche roadstead!

● Plage de la Petite Afrique in Beaulieu-sur-mer: in the shade of the tall umbrella pines!

● Plage des Sablettes in Menton: an air of Italy!

→ Here to discover the most beautiful beaches on the Côte d’Azur!

The little villages and hidden treasures of the Côte d’Azur

Like Nice, Cannes or Saint-Tropez, the Côte d’Azur is not just made up of big seaside resorts. The region also boasts many charming little villages from which you can admire the Côte d’Azur hinterland, discover local crafts, meet the locals and sample Mediterranean cuisine…

In short, the ideal place for a stay that’s as close to nature and the locals as possible. With the added bonus of more peace and quiet for your summer holidays as these small villages are often overlooked by tourists unlike the big Côte d’Azur towns!

Villages to visit on your Côte d’Azur holiday:

● Èze: the eagle’s nest

● Saint-Paul de Vence: the artists’ village

● Sainte-Agnès: the balcony of the Côte d’Azur

● Gourdon: listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France

● Saorge: an escape to medieval times

● Coaraze: a village of sunshine

● Gassin: panoramic views of the Saint-Tropez golf course

● Mougins: panoramic views of the Alps

→ Here to discover the most beautiful villages on the Côte d’Azur!

Côte d’Azur, land of savoir-faire

The Côte d’Azur has more than one string to its bow! As well as boasting incredible scenery, the region has seen hundreds of talented men and women come and go over the course of its history, shaping the Côte d’Azur art of living through their expertise!

Take advantage of your summer holidays to get out and meet the local craftsmen and women. Perfumers, master glassmakers, potters, ceramists… Major houses and international references populate the region particularly in the villages of Biot, Vallauris, Cagnes-sur-Mer or La Colle-sur-Loup, all you have to do is discover them!

→ Go this way for a total immersion in arts and crafts and local traditions!

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Accommodation

On the Côte d’Azur, there is a place to stay and an experience to fulfil your every desire. From a luxury hotel with a sea view to a charming bed and breakfast in the heart of...

Where to stay on the Côte d’Azur?

Luxury hotel by the beach, flat in the town centre, guest house, family campsite, holiday rental with sea view…

The Côte d’Azur has no shortage of accommodation for your summer holidays!

But remember to book your dates well in advance as our establishments fill up quickly over the summer period.

→ Book your Côte d’Azur accommodation now!

A journey along the islands of the Côte d’Azur

The south of France is blessed with magnificent islands, ideal for a boat trip or a stopover with an end-of-the-world feel.

Whether from the Lérins Islands off Cannes or the Golden Islands located in the Gulf of Hyères, it’s a guaranteed change of scenery!

And believe us, the islands of the Côte d’Azur have nothing to envy to the Isle of Beauty.

Here you can snorkel from heavenly beaches or go hiking along the signposted paths, Corsica has only got to hold its own!

Our islands:

● Île Sainte-Marguerite (Cannes)

● Île Saint-Honorat (Cannes)

● Île de Port Cros (Hyères)

● Île de Porquerolles (Hyères)

● Île du Levant (Hyères)

→ Par ici pour découvrir les îles de la Côte d’Azur !

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Family holidays on the Côte d’Azur

Have you managed to fit your calendar around your children’s school holidays? Perfect, now all you have to do is choose your next destination, and we can’t recommend enough the Côte d’Azur for your family holidays! Bordered by the Mediterranean with numerous supervised beach areas, the region is ideal for headache-free family swimming! While the children gather pebbles and shells, the parents relax on a deckchair with a cocktail in hand, guaranteed happiness! Animal parks, amusement parks, forest walks, tourist trains, water activities… Enjoy a whole host of activities during your family holidays on the Côte d’Azur!

Do you have young children? Summer holidays are not the ideal time for your little ones. Choose the Easter or All Saints school holidays for milder temperatures and quieter beaches.

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Nature and mountain activities, excursions, guided tours, museums, monuments, gardens, theme parks, leisure activities, perfume shops, arts and crafts, beaches, water activities, you’re spoilt for choice!

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From cape to cape on the Côte d’Azur

Who says coastline says cape and the Côte d’Azur has no shortage of them!

Very popular with walkers, these peninsulas offer you beautiful walks in the heart of nature with the beauty of the Mediterranean as a backdrop.

The opportunity to organise a roadtrip from cape to cape during your summer holidays on the Côte d’Azur!

Our most beautiful capes:

● Cap Ferrat: the billionaires’ peninsula

● Cap d’Ail: in the footsteps of the Enlightenment brothers

● Cap Martin: the little Versaille

● Cap d’Antibes: access to the “Tire-Poil” coastal path

● Cap-Roux: a sensational 360° panorama

● Cap Taillat: on the border between Ramatuelle and La Croix-Valmer

→ This way to discover the most beautiful capes on the Côte d’Azur!

Concentrated culture on the Côte d’Azur

Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Fernand Léger, Renoir, Cocteau, Bonnard…

All these great artists fell under the spell of la belle bleue and its art de vivre.

During your summer holidays in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Biot, Cagnes-sur-Mer or Menton, visit the many museums dedicated to the artists who have left their mark on Côte d’Azur culture from near and far!

→ Here to discover the 8 not-to-be-missed museums on the Côte d’Azur!

Do you have any questions?

Why spend your summer holidays on the Côte d'Azur?
Do you love the sun, the beach and lively evenings, or do you prefer nature, small villages and visits to historic sites? The Côte d’Azur is full of rich and varied destinations for a successful summer holiday to suit all tastes!
What price a summer holiday on the Côte d'Azur?
It all depends on the type of accommodation you choose. In principle, prices will be higher in summer than out of season. If you’re on a budget, we advise you to opt for a campsite or guest house. Alternatively, leave later in the year, once the summer period is over – during the All Saints’, Christmas or Easter holidays, for example, when prices have fallen!
What activities can you do on the Côte d'Azur during your summer holidays?
Water sports, nature walks, lazing on the beach, museum visits, there are a thousand and one ways to enjoy your summer holiday on the Côte d’Azur, here are just a few ideas.
● Boat trip
● Snorkelling / scuba diving
● Trip to the water park
● Water skiing
● Hiking on the coastal paths
● Trip to the wildlife park
● Bike ride
● Visit to museums…
How do I get to the Côte d'Azur from Paris?
There are several options for getting to the Côte d’Azur:
● By car: via the A8
● By train: via the stations in Nice, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Cannes, Menton etc.
● By plane: via Nice – Côte d’Azur Airport
Are bathing areas supervised on the Côte d'Azur?
Yes, most of the bathing areas adjacent to seaside resorts are supervised, except for the more outlying bathing areas and the small wild creeks.