Cannes & The French Riviera Travel Guide

The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) is stunningly located on the beautiful coast of southeastern France. Adjacent to Monaco and bordering the Mediterranean, the French Riviera delights vacationers of all ages. Tourists visit the upscale resort towns as well as special events like the Nice Carnival and the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco. The French Riviera town of Cannes conjures up images of glamour, celebrity and sunshine. With its famous annual film festival it is regarded as the Hollywood of France. So pack your sunscreen, some comfy-yet-chic evening wear, and your best pair of sunglasses and be prepared for a much deserved vacation! 


TABLE OF CONTENTS: The French Riviera - Culture - Orientation & Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Antibes - Èze - Fréjus & Saint Raphäel - Grasse - Hyères - Menton - Monaco - Nice - Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat - Saint Tropez - Toulon - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places To Stay - Villa Saint Exupéry Hostels - Nice Camélias - Mont Boron Hostel - Fréjus/Saint-Raphaël Hostel - Places to Eat & Drink - Le Bistrot de la Marine - L’Armoise - Havana Room - Wayne’s - Absinthe Bar - Places to Shop - Cours Saléya Market - Rue d’Antibes - Rue Princesse Caroline - Vieil Antibes - Perfume Shops in Grasse - Cannes - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Cannes Film Festival - Promenade de la Croisette - Mediterranean Water Activities - Casinos - Petanque & Golf - Le Suquet District (Old Town) - Lérins Islands - Artistic Day Trips - Grasse & St. Paul de Vence - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Hôtel Festival - Hotel Cybelle - Hôtel Chanteclair - Hôtel Brimer - Ruc Hôtel - Places to Eat - The Cocoon - L’Enoteca - Da Mimmo - O’Happy - Le Duplex - Places to Shop - Forville Market (Marché Forville) - Rue d’Antibes - Rue Meynadier - Cannes English Bookshop - En Sortant de l’École