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?

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 ...

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 ...

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. An expert guide to the best French Riviera beach ...

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, ...

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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 ...