Top Things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
Top Restaurants in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
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Top 10 Free Things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur
Discover the best top things to do in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France including Route des Cretes, La Croisette, Marche Forville, Promenade des Anglais, Castle Hill of Nice, Old Town, Gorges du Loup, Port Grimaud, Le Suquet, Vieille Ville.
Restaurants in French Riviera - Cote d'Azur
1. Route des Cretes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By tahnathos
A transverse road in the South of France, between Toulon and Marseille. Not the shortest one, especially compared to the close by highway. But hell (pun intended), the scenery is so incredible that it's a must go !
2. La Croisette
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4.5 based on 5,099 reviews
This world-famous street, which runs along the shoreline of Cannes, is full of upscale shopping opportunities.
Reviewed By florinr814 - The Hague, The Netherlands
La Croisette is always an awesome place for summer holidays. Its sandy beaches, the great food restaurants and the luxury shops offer all the ingredients of a perfect stay, althought a bit too expensive.
3. Marche Forville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 554 reviews
This traditional French outdoor market specializes in quality produce harvested by local farmers.
Reviewed By ZahidMalti - London, United Kingdom
Long established traditional market with a good selection of fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish and more including ready to eat snacks. Vibrant in the morning especially in the high season and short distance from both old town, Rue Antibes and small shopping lanes. Worth adding to your list of Cannes experiences.
4. Promenade des Anglais
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4.5 based on 15,280 reviews
This famous street travels along Nice's Mediterranean waterfront.
Reviewed By mbc421 - Toronto, Canada
There is something to be said for a morning walk with a warm, salty summer breeze rolling off the Mediterranean. The Promenade des Anglais is a wide spot that is perfect for a morning jog, a hop down to the pebble beach, or simply stopping for a coffee or cocktail to people watch. I went in the morning and afternoon and found the experience more relaxed and less hot in the morning. The Promenade is close to the old town, so if you like long morning walks you can combine both. The Promenade is the best option for joggers, strollers, and slow-walking groups who want to stick together.
5. Castle Hill of Nice
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4.5 based on 9,638 reviews
Reviewed By sezzyloulou - Harlow, United Kingdom
Of all the places essential to see in Nice, this is one of them On the top of a hill overlooking the bay of Nice, originally built for military purposes Castle hill dominates the city, separating the eastern part - the port - and the western part - the old town Once at the top (you can climb up the stairs, or get in the free lift) it offers the most spectacular panoramic views of the bay, the ruins of an old cathedral, a view of the port, and has a lovely (though artificial) waterfall There are toilets and a small cafe too It is lovely to walk back down and visit the Jewish and catholic cemeteries, where you will find tombs of many aristocrats and famous people - apparently it costs 30k just to ‘reserve a plot’ with a substantial yearly upkeep fee
6. Old Town
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4.5 based on 12,313 reviews
This historic part of Nice feels like a medieval village with narrow streets curving between old buildings with red-tile roofs, small restaurants and open-markets.
Reviewed By NfN270644 - Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom
Large Old Town area incorporating a wonderful flower market, small shops in narrow, historic winding alleys and streets selling anything and everything, thoroughly enjoyable time with great cafes/restaurants full of locals enjoying coffee, snacks and meals.
7. Gorges du Loup
8. Port Grimaud
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,620 reviews
Reviewed By JulieE87
Decided to visit this delightful, unexpected place today. It is a small town based on Venice and has lots of little, tiny bridges. Some lovely shops and restaurants to visit too. There is ample parking opposite the village, it is Pay to Park. We also took a boat trip whilst here. The boat takes you around the water- ways so you can admire the houses and HUGE boats that are berthed outside each house. We had a lovely lunch in La Cupole. Very good value.lovely fresh salad's etc. We liked this place so much, started by a visionary man in the sixties, that we returned again later on in the week. Loved it.
9. Le Suquet
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4.5 based on 1,967 reviews
Reviewed By 523jayab - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic area for a leisurely stroll on a summer day. Quite a few cafes and restaurants along the way, which made it easy to stop and refuel. The old cobble-stoned winding streets take you back to the days gone by - the streets have been there for hundreds of years! Oh and don't forget to stop over at La Gelateria to try one of their amazing flavours. Highly recommended.
10. Vieille Ville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 961 reviews
In the 11th century, the Lords of Fos settled on the top of theCasteou hill (204 m) and built a powerful fortress - one ofthe largest in Provence.Ruled by Charles I of Anjou, brother ofSaint Louis, King of France, a city developed below thefortress which is now a perfect example of a frenchmedieval village. But when in 1481, Provence becamepart of the kingdom of France, the royal city of Hyeresfell into oblivion, until the visits of François I in 1529,then Charles IX and his mother Catherine de Mediciin 1564. However, the city was devastated during thereligious wars. Later on, Louis XIII orderedthe demolition of the castle : the fortress was consideredtoo powerful, as the “League” of Lords was raising againstthe royal order.
