Summer vacations: our ideas for holidays on the Côte d’Azur

Viva la Dolce Vita on the French Riviera!

The Côte d’Azur is renowned above all for its seaside – the famous “French Riviera”, with waterfronts such as the Promenade des Anglais in Nice and the Croisette in Cannes. Every year, the seaside resorts in the south of France attract tourists from all over the world who come to contemplate these unmissable spots on the Côte d’Azur.

Are you a fan of idleness, beaches and swimming? The Côte d’Azur is the perfect place for your summer vacation, with its many beaches, each more beautiful than the next! From the festive atmosphere of the beach clubs in Saint-Tropez to the small, intimate beach on the golf course in Nice, 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 Côte d’Azur beach

● Plage de la Réserve in Nice: just 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 of the Villefranche harbor!

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

● Plage des Sablettes in Menton: a touch of Italy

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

Small villages and hidden treasures on the Côte d’Azur

Like Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, the Côte d’Azur is not just made up of large 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, it’s the ideal way to get close to nature and the locals. And as an added bonus, you’ll be able to spend your summer vacations in peace and quiet, as these small villages are often overlooked by tourists, unlike the big cities on the Côte d’Azur!

Villages to visit during your stay on the Côte d’Azur :

● Èze: the eagle’s nest

● Saint-Paul de Vence: the artists’ village

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

● Gourdon: one of France’s most beautiful villages

● Saorge: an escape to medieval times

● Coaraze: a village of sunshine

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

● Mougins: panoramic view of the Alps

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

Côte d’Azur, a land of expertise

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 de vivre with their know-how!

Take advantage of your summer vacation to meet local artisans. Perfumers, master glassmakers, potters, ceramists… The region is populated by major names and international references, particularly in the villages of Biot, Vallauris, Cagnes-sur-Mer and La Colle-sur-Loup. All you have to do is discover them!

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

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Where to sleep on the Côte d’Azur?

Luxury beachfront hotel, city-center apartment, guest house, family campsite, vacation rental with sea view…

There’s no shortage of accommodation on the Côte d’Azur for your summer vacations!

But remember to book your dates well in advance, as our establishments fill up quickly during the summer months.

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Island-hopping on the Côte d’Azur

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

From the Lérins Islands off Cannes to the Golden Islands in the Gulf of Hyères, you’re guaranteed a change of scenery!

And believe us, the islands of the Côte d’Azur are no match for the Isle of Beauty.

Here, you can snorkel from heavenly beaches or hike along marked trails – Corsica is in a league of 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)

→ Come this way to discover the islands of the Côte d’Azur!

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Family vacations on the Côte d’Azur

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

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

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From cape to cape on the Côte d’Azur

Coastline means cape, and there’s no shortage of them on the Côte d’Azur!

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

The perfect opportunity to organize a roadtrip from cape to cape during your summer vacations on the Côte d’Azur!

Our most beautiful capes :

● Cap Ferrat: the billionaires’ peninsula

● Cap d’Ail: in the footsteps of the Frères Lumières

● Cap Martin: the little Versaille

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

● Cap-Roux: a sensational 360° panorama

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

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

A concentration of culture on the Côte d’Azur

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

All these great artists fell under the spell of the “belle bleue” and its art of living.

During your summer vacations 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!

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

Do you have any questions?

Why spend your summer vacations 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 abounds in rich and varied destinations for a successful summer vacation to suit all tastes!
What price a summer vacation on the Côte d'Azur?
It all depends on your choice of accommodation: 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 camping site or a guest house. Alternatively, you can leave later in the year, once the summer period is over – during the All Saints’, Christmas or Easter vacations, for example, when prices have fallen!
What to do on the Côte d'Azur during your summer vacations?
Water sports, nature walks, lazing on the beach, museum visits, there are a thousand and one ways to make the most of your summer vacation on the Côte d’Azur, here are just a few ideas.
● Boat trip
● Snorkelling / scuba diving
● Water park outing
● Water skiing
● Hiking on coastal paths
● Animal park outing
● Bike ride
● Museum visits…
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 motorway
● By train: via 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, with the exception of the more outlying bathing areas and small wild creeks.