On the Côte d’Azur, beauty isn’t merely an aspiration—it’s part of the atmosphere. Slim Aarons captured it best: bronzed ...

The French Riviera has many gorgeous villages, but dare we say that Villefranche-sur-Mer may be the most stunning?

The ability to step straight onto a private sandy beach is rare in this part of the world, which is why summer is always booked out at this pink-splashed hotel. Cap d’Antibes may well be the most ...

It's outrageously easy to spend quite a lot of time (and quite a lot of money) in these places. As you drink another cocktail and contemplate whether to read your book, have a nap in the warm sun or ...

Looks can be deceiving, especially regarding the distances between towns in the South of France. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport has a good selection of electric cars ideal for exploring [make sure the valet ...

Though the French Riviera is often associated with glamour and celebrity, the reality can be crowded and expensive. But there’s another side to the region — one that’s charming, low-key, a little ...

The Canua Island floating beach moored to a military dock in the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer (southeastern France), May 23, 2023. NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP It's a strange sight in the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer ...

A row has erupted over access to a small beach in the Cote d’Azur in France ahead of a planned visit by the Saudi royal family. Work took place over the weekend to secure the beach area at Vallauris, ...

There is a right royal row on the Cote d’Azur. The King of Saudi Arabia has arrived for a three-week visit to his villa in Vallauris, and despite objections from locals a nearby beach remains sealed ...