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| Above photo: Fort Carre, Antibes, France © Photo courtesy Antibes Tourism |
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French Riviera HoneymoonExperience a classy honeymoon destination and romantic getaway on the French Riviera, a glamorous and unrivalled coastline, home to a string of chic resorts and mainly golden beaches that lie nestled between lush green hills, stark mountains and the pristine blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Things to do and seeAlong with neighbouring Monaco, the French Riviera offers a choice of elegant restaurants, classy nightclubs, glittering casinos and a range of grand hotels – all of which combine to create a memorable romantic honeymoon getaway in France. The French Riviera (known as the Côte d’Azur in France) stretches for around 160km along the south coast of France, from St Tropez’s clothing-optional beach of Plage de Tahiti via the elegant resorts of Cannes, Cap d'Antibes, Juan les Pins and Nice to the exclusive enclave of St Jean-Cap Ferrat. Next stop is Monte Carlo, Menton and the Italian Riviera. Join the rich and famous as well as artists drawn by the inspiration of the hillside beauty and sultry climate of the French Riviera. Sunbathe on La Croisette Beach in Cannes or on Plage de Tahiti while watching the beautiful people at play. Take lunch in the lively Place aux Herbes in fashionable St Tropez and pop into Antibes to ogle the huge luxury yachts. Party the night away in Juan les Pins, known for its choice of all-night jazz clubs and discos. Admire masterpieces at the impressive Matisse Museum in the hillside village of Cimiez. In Monaco, try your luck in the elegant gold and marble Le Grande Casino and check out the home of Monaco’s royal family in the 13th century Palais du Prince. Along the way, stay at a choice of accommodation that caters to all budgets. |
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Best time to visit the French Riviera?The best months for a French Riviera honeymoon are May, June, September and October when it’s still warm, around 26°C, and you can avoid the crowds, noise, traffic jams, high prices and scorching heat of July and August when temperatures average 30°C but can soar to 40°C. The French Mediterranean coast has the driest climate in France, with the most rain falling in spring and autumn. For more climate info: French Riviera Weather Guide LocationThe French Riviera lies along the Mediterranean coast of France, around 900km from Paris. Getting thereThere are several daily direct flights from Paris to Nice on Air France or you can travel by the high-speed TVR train. How to get to the French Riviera . . . |
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