OUR SELECTION OF THE BEST PICNIC SPOTS ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

With family or friends, picnicking is a true sport on the Côte d’Azur.

With 300 days of sunshine and a plethora of stunning locations, you are spoilt for choice of where to lay out your chequered tablecloth and wicker basket filled with mouth-watering victuals!

THE CLIFF ROADS OF NICE

The foothills of the Nice region close to the Italian border are full of unique and extraordinary sites for a picnic.

The Fort de la Revère (696 m above sea level) is one area perched above the village of Eze where you can disconnect, and enjoy its panoramic views as far as the eye can see (as far as Saint-Tropez on a clear day!).Picnicking in this exceptional place in the midst of the stunning Grande Corniche departmental nature reserve and next the imposing fort built in 1870, will give you the impression that time has truly stopped.

For a complete change of mood, the Marinières beach in the world’s most beautiful harbour at Villefranche-sur-Mer, will turn your picnic moment into a picture postcard. The part sandy, part gravel beach is around 700 metres long and provides exceptional panoramic views.

If you prefer to sit under shady trees, the Mont-Boron park is the perfect place with its Aleppo pines and enchanting views. Perched on top of the hill, you’ll find Mont Alban fort, which dates back to the second half of the 19th century.

Previously given over to grazing, Mont Boron now has 11 km of marked paths in the heart of a 57-hectare Mediterranean forest.

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THE REGION AROUND GRASSE

If you follow the Siagne and Loup rivers beyond their magnificent canyons, you will come upon picturesque landscapes, perfect for a bucolic lunch around Grasse.

On the edge of the Parc régional des Préalpes d’Azur, on the road to the impressive Caussols plateau, stands the splendid village of Gourdon, one of the most beautiful hilltop villages in France.

A delicious lunch can also be planned by plunging into the great outdoors of the Massif du Tanneron or by the sea on the sumptuous beach of the Château de Mandelieu-la-Napoule.

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FURTHER WEST

The Esterel mountainsand its south-facing slopes offer plenty of spectacular panoramic views.

Known for its red rocks and breathtaking views, the Esterel mountains are a remarkable place for a gourmet picnic. From the crystal-clear waters of the Trayas coves to the peaks of the Dent de l’Ours (450 m above sea level), the mountain range has plenty of picnic sites: the Lac de Saint-Cassien, the Étang d’Aubert, the calanques (rocky inlets) of Saint Barthélemy, the Pic du Perthus, etc… Sometimes, you will need to a good pair of shoes to get to the picnic spot.

Further on, the Argens River flows calmly through the Provence Verte area (around Brignoles), while Cap Taillat and its coastal pathway will elevate your lunch in nature to a heavenly-levels, all this, just a stone’s throw from Saint-Tropez.

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