Guide on the azure coast: the best cities and resorts of France. Cote d'Azur

Which cozy is located between the Italian Riviera and the Principality of Monaco. Menton is a unique old center, these are endless green gardens, these are incredible beaches, this is a colorful, fascinating, multinational city.

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Menton's beaches are deservedly considered one of the best on the coast, they please their guests with cleanliness, safe coastline, developed infrastructure and soft sand (although you can find and pebble beaches).

However, come to Menton and sit all days on the beach will be an unforgivable mistake. It is necessary to look into the old town, stroll through its narrow powerful streets and squares, see the cathedral of Saint-Michel, look into the Carnole Palace, which is part-time the museum of graceful arts, and visit the Museum of Jean Cocteau. You can have a great time and take a break from the city fuss in the parks and gardens of Menton, and they also deserve the title of artwork and are a mandatory program for travelers. Par Du Pian, Garden de Colombier, Garden Villa Mary Serena and Botanical Garden Val-Rame - amazing placeswhere you can spend the evening, admiring the landscapes. By the way, beautiful panoramas are also opening in the old port of the city - look there!

On the road from Menton to Nice, it is impossible not to notice an amazing village of Ez. It is not at all bigger, but so picturesque that conquers from the first meeting - with its green mountains, red roofs, old stone houses and paved streets, as well as a luxurious exotic garden located on top.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 82, 4 * - from € 145.

Nice

Nice is one of the most famous resorts of the Cote d'Azur, who prefers a very secured public, because rest here is not available to everyone. Nice is a mix of good beaches and chic hotels, it is expensive villas and fashionable boutiques, this is an amazing old center and a saturated nightlife. Not in vain, she got the unlawful status of the capital of the French Riviera.

Most beaches are paid, the entrance to them costs from € 12-15 and more, but we still recommend visiting them, because municipalities are pretty dirty and neglected. Paid beach zones are equipped with all the necessary infrastructure, the coastline - safe, water and sand - clean. If you are aimed at rest by the sea, then it makes sense to go beyond the city, on the beaches of the nearest provinces that are not inferior to the beaches of Nice, and some are superior.

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Yes, as we said, Nice is not cheap place. Therefore, budget tourists and young people prefer to stop in the central part of the city. And they do it right, because it is not only more affordable here, but at times more interesting. The old town with his little streets, old cathedrals, churches, town and squares, and museums are an ideal place for walking and pleasant, romantic pastime. Separately, it is worth talking about museums, because for lovers of art Nice is just paradise. Visit the Museum of Chagal and Mattis Museum, as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, where you can see the works of Degas, Renoara and Monet. In the Palace of Massena or Palace of Palace, the castle of Valmosis can also find many interesting paintings and sculptures, and it's just worth going to admire their beauty.

Not far from Nice is Saint-Jean-Cap Ferra - one of the most calm corners of the coast among pine groves. Glory brought not only unique nature and picturesque bays, and two famous villas: Villa Leopold, who is recognized as the most expensive in the world and is considered to be a real work of art, as well as Villa Baroness Beatris Efrussi de Rothschild, which is a large unique museum with a rich A collection of works of French art of different eras.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 90, 5 * - from € 347.

Antibes

Between the two main resorts of the coast - Nice and Cannes, the scenic town is located at Cape Antibe. It is interesting, first of all, lovers of yacht sports, because here is the largest yacht port of the entire azure coast. And you can not only admire the large and original yachts, but also ride them.

Attracts the youth, because, firstly, this is a more affordable resort, rather than "star" Nice and Cannes, and secondly, it is famous for rich and stormy nightlife, and his dance clubs, bars, discos are ready to entertain young hearts .

Sightseeing hunters are sent immediately to the Old Town with its museums, chapels, squares, cathedrals, fountains and monuments. Lovers of outdoor activities - on the beaches, where they are diving, water skiing, hydrosamets, paragliding and other water entertainment.

Antibes is one of the few cities of the azure coast, which is suitable for recreation with children. Marine Waterpark "Meriland" with a huge pool and daily sea shows, located near the city of Moon Park, and the valley of butterflies will make vacations of your babies unforgettable.

If you do not want to sit still, the second point for stopping can be the resort of Juan-les-Pen, which can be found in Golf Juan Bay. Wide clean beaches, a lot of good restaurants with exquisite French cuisine, small islands and bays, and, of course, pine groves are all Juan-le-Pen. Music lovers are sure to look here in mid-July, when one of the most popular jazz festivals in Europe will rattling in the city.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 75, 4 * - from € 172.

Cannes - a city that does not require a special presentation, and all thanks to the legendary film festival, which made this place on the azure coast of cult. But besides the red carpet near the Palace of Festivals and the famous Croisette embankment, he has something to offer its guests.

The chief cultural center of the city is a quarter of Syuce, leading to the same slope, where the museum of the fortress, located in an old castle, is located. On the territory of the museum there is an ancient tower, the chapel of St. Anne, and the surprising garden surrounds.

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The real pearl of the region is located in the sea "opposite" - Lerin Islands. Two of them are Saint Feretole and the TRADERE - not populated, but at Saint Margherit and Saint-Oneor should look around. Saint Margherit is known for its royal fort and the prison of the time of Louis XIV, where once served the legendary prisoner's sentence Iron mask. Saint-Onor is an amazing green island, over which Lerinsky abbey rises, in whose territory there was one of the oldest monasteries of Europe, and today - a unique church complex surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Budget tourists who in Cannes are counting on beach restIt is better to choose another place on the coast. Municipal beaches cannn will not please you with cleanness, neither tranquility, in the warm season here and apple there are no place to fall, and the entrance to paid beaches will cost from € 20-25 and higher. But there is a chance that your favorite actress or actress will sunbathe on the next chaise lounge.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 80, 5 * - from € 480.

Not so long ago, Saint-Tropez was a calm, quiet resort, where they preferred to rest from the bustle of famous actors, directories, writers, artists, and then exalted him in their creations. Today, this is one of the most part of the coast of the coast, where you love to make young, rich and famous on luxury villas or in famous nightclubs.

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Landscapes Saint-Tropez will seem "relatives" for all kinomans, because it is on their background that the stories of famous characters brick Bardo, Louis de Fügen, Pierre Richard and many other actors unfolded. Pine groves, sandy beaches, picturesque embankments and the old town can not leave indifferent, and unintently not capture them.

People of secular holiday in the Saint-Tropez will like: Lunches in expensive restaurants and shopping in fashionable boutiques, walks along the embankment and relaxation on the famous Pampelon beach, the yachties and nightclubs - here everything is really like in the movie.

To relax with children, Saint-Tropez is unlikely to suit, there are practically no entertainment. Inquisitive tourists I will be interested only that Musée de L'Annonciade with an impressive meeting of Matisse, Xinyaka, Bonnar Picabia and other famous artists, as well as the "Butterfly House" with a large collection of exotic moths from around the world. But the gastroturnists here are Razdat: There are a lot of restaurants in the city high level, including those marked by Mishlen Stars.

The cost of residence: 3 * - from € 115, 5 * - from € 273.

Toulon

On the way from Nice to Marseille, it is impossible not to notice the amazing city toulon, a remarkable second largest port on the coast, as well as interesting excursion places. And if you get tired of lying on the beach, it's worth looking here.

Fame Toulon brought the old center (several streets preserved since the times of King Louis XIV), as well as picturesque squares and incredible fountains. Great place For walks, Algeria and Lafayette districts will be the rich evening program can be found in a noisy harbor or port, where the day and night "boils" and where it is pleasant to look into some coastal bar and relax for a pair of glasses.

An architect lovers worth seeing the watch tower and the building of the Opera, and to admire the panorama of the entire city and the coast, you need to rise to Mount Faron, you can do it both on your two and on the funicular.

For a beach holiday toulon - not the best option, its coastal zones are somewhat inferior to neighboring cleaning resorts and infrastructure. Behind a good beach holiday, it is better to go to the neighborhood of the city - on the beaches of Cap-Brun and Anse Mango, famous for a calm and secluded atmosphere, or in the neighboring small towns and villages.

Not far from Toulon is a small town of Yer - a small resort, famous for its old fortress, ancient churches and cathedrals, and also considered one of the centers of water sports on the coast. There are dive schools, sailing schools, yacht centers and many other interesting places for outdoor lovers.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 70, 5 * - from € 458.

Marseilles

Marseille concludes our route - perhaps the biggest and noisy city on the azure coast. This is a large port and industrial center of France, a multinational, colorful city, with an abundance of attractions, many museums, cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, but at the same time with good beaches and excellent coastline. Just the perfect place for everyone who dreams to combine vacation beach and active.

Perhaps the three main symbols are the unique Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garda, the Cathedral of Marseille and the old port. Their first thing and you need to see upon arrival in the city. And then you should go to the Lonshan Palace, which is not only a masterpiece of architecture, and the museum of natural history and elegant arts. With it, the observatory and the zoological garden, and the park with fountains.

Marcel's beaches are very diverse, and everyone can find a comfortable place for themselves. Some of the most popular beaches - Prado, Borel and Bonven. They are clean, well-groomed, with a secure coastline, with a gentle entrance to the water, and therefore are suitable for vacationers with children. And the beach of Ovynd will delight surfers with high waves and strong winds.

If, after noisy Marseille, calm and silence wants, the picturesque town of Martig will be the ideal place, enchanting his old center, port and embankment. The city can not boast of the abundance of tourists, but this is only his plus, since no one disrupts peace of rest by the sea, in the gardens or the shores of Lake Ethan de Berr.

The cost of living: 3 * - from € 53, 5 * - from € 350.

The Azure Coast of France has been considered the most fashionable coast in the world for several centuries, and despite the fact that I happened here and earlier, only after moving here 9 months ago, I realized that this place is different from any other coast in the world and why from year to year In the year, the aristocracy in the 18th - 19th century was sought here, then the global intelligentsia in the middle of the 20th century and until now the interest in this area does not fall at the secured public. The fact is that such a variety of entertainment, attractions, unique natural landscapes, the richness of cultural heritage is not anywhere in the world. Tourists who come here for a week or two are never boring and, leaving, always there is a feeling that there was not enough time to see everything and it is worth returning again. I will say more, I already live here for 9 months, and every weekend I spend in France, I travel at least into one new place and, nevertheless, I have a very long list of places where I wish to visit this coast And no less short sheet - cities and villages, in which I would like to return.

It seems to me unforgivable, come to the azure shore of France and spend time, limiting itself the territory of the hotel and the length of the route to the beach. So I got the idea to write about the brightest places to see by arriving in Nice. In one of his posts, I already described my own route for 3 days, but this time I wanted to make a more complete guide to the places that you should visit, in case you have more time to travel along the azure coast of France.

French Riviera:

1. Cap Ferra

Cap Ferra

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat) is known as the most expensive place on Earth, from the point of view, real estate prices, so most of this peninsula next to Nice occupy luxury private villas, closed to the idle public. However, in one of these villas, it is possible to get - Villa Efrussi de Rothschild, daughter Alphonse James de Rothschild, representative of the French branch of Rothschild. Villa herself exceeds the elegance of interiors and impeccable taste of the most famous royal and imperial suburban palaces.

2. Monaco

Most recently found out that Monaco is one of the places, the least visited in the world. Everything from the fact that this principality is so tiny, and at the same time so expensive that it is unlikely to attract economy tourist. However, stopping in Nice, you will not be difficult to visit this piece of paradise for the world elite, and at least one eye enjoy the view of luxurious yachts, luxury sports cars and the famous Casino Monte Carlo, the hotel's brilliant Hotel De Paris and, of course, the Princely Palace.

3. Antibes

A small port town with old stone quarters, which today covered well-kept park oases, luxurious villas and promenade Cape Cape D'Antib.

The antibes has the largest yacht port on the azure coast of France, so the most magnificent and large yachts of the azure coast are moored. In addition to the port, Antibes of Slanged and its stormy nightlife: modern dance clubs, bars and restaurants.

4. Cannes

Cannes - the city of palaces and festivals, chic yachts and the star public from all over the world. Self famous places In Cannes, this is the Palace of Festivals with the Alley Stars, where, according to tradition, the famous artists leave the prints of their palms, and the old port with wonderful restaurants.

5. Saint-Tropez

Port Saint-Tropez

Three Summer months a year - this once a quiet fishing village in the south of France turns into a Mecca for all jetsetters and lovers sweet life from around the world. Do not visit her, it will be just unforgivable if you still have a powder in the powder!

Saint-Paul-de-de Vance (Sant Pau de Vença) In the first half of the 20th century, this place was chosen by artists from (Signac, Bonnar, Utrill, Modigliani), thanks to picturesque landscapes and panoramas . Thanks to his talented guests, Saint-Paul-de-Vanz became Mecca for Art dealers of the French Riviera. Walking around the narrow picturesque villages of the village, you will discover and many craft shops, artistic studio, in which you can get acquainted with local artists, and the highest level art galleries.

7. Van's

Vance (vence) is a small settlement located in the foothills of the Alps north of the mountain village of Saint-Paul-de-Vans. Thanks to the proximity to Cannes and Nice, Vanz becomes a popular vacation spot for writers and artists in the late 19th - early 20th century, which have made a significant contribution to the historical heritage of Vanas. So, in the city council there is a mosaic made by Mark Chagall, and Ratio's chapel was built and painted by Henri Matis.

The second largest city in France and the full antipode of the elegant capital - Paris. Everyone belongs to Marsel: someone notices the dirt and feels the atmosphere of not the security inherent in the large southern city, and someone admires the beauty of the Cathedral of Notre Dame de la-Gard, the new Mucem Museum, the Park near the Lonshan Palace, Cathedral of Marseille and the old port in the heart of the city. In any case, it is impossible to visit the Cote d'Azur and not to call in Marseille, at least in order to taste the famous seafood soup - Buyabes.

9. Corsica

corsica Island

Many believe that the beaches of Corsica and azure-clean sea \u200b\u200bwater nothing is inferior to the beauty of the Caribbean Islands. From Nice to Corsica, you can fly by plane in 45 minutes or reached by ferry.

10. Grace

Not the most impressive, in my opinion, the city of the azure coast, and nevertheless there, like bees, all lovers of French perfume are flying.

Cannes - Channes - the city of the famous film festival, magnificent sandy beaches, wealthy tourists, fashionable hotels and fantastic views on the hill of Syuce.

In the city, thirteen free beaches, but for the entrance to the best beaches ("Ontin", "Festival") with a high level of service will have to pay from 20 to 30 euros. However, the quality of water and sand on paid and free shores of the coastline almost does not differ and, if you are not very concerned about the service, then why pay more?

Also in Cannes there are two "semi-pot" beaches under the municipal control. This is "replacement" and "MAS". The entrance to them is free, but for sun loungers, sun beds, umbrellas will have to pay 2-6 euros.

Saint-Tropez

Saint-Tropez (Saint-Tropez) is beautifully familiar with our compatriots from the "unbearable" times on film "And God created a woman" with a star blonde Bridget Bardo and the films about the gendarme, in the role of which the famous French actor Louis De Fünes was shot. The picturesque Provencal resort town is famous for pine bodies, chic celebrity villas, sandy beaches (in particular, the legendary beach De Pampelonne), stylish restaurants and clubs.

Other resorts of the azure shore

Antibes (Antibes), Menton (Menton), Juan-le-Pen (Juan-Les-Pins), Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat). Often to Cote D Resorts, Azur is also ranked with an independent dwarf state of Monaco.

Resorts Dear and Cheap

Cote d'Azur - the most expensive resort area of \u200b\u200bFrance. The most expensive travels to Nice and Cannes are considered (especially during the famous Film Festival). But despite established stereotypes, in almost every corner of the French riviera, you can find more or less budget hotels and entertainment.

How long does the beach season last on Cote D "Azur

The high season on the azure shore lasts from mid-May to the end of October, but not all tourists go to the southern shores of France to swim - in May the water is still cool, and at sunset the autumn is already cool. For many guests, the beach vacation is less important than restaurants, nightclubs, discos, casinos and other entertainment, as a rule, notable.

Air Solution: Charter and Regular Flights

Cote D Main Airport "Azur - Nice - Cote d'Azur. From here, a helicopter flies every 20 minutes in Monaco and easy to get through the air to Marseille. A significant part of the" summer "tourists get to the Mediterranean coast through Paris, from where it goes 3-4 times a day. Trains TGV, reaching the main resorts of the Azure coast for 5-6 hours.

From Moscow to Nice 8 times a week, Aeroflot airplanes fly, 4 times a week makes flights from Moscow (Sheremetyevo) to Marseille Air France. Time on the way - 3.5-4 hours.

From June to October, many charter aircraft flies in Nice (in particular "Vim-Avia" from Moscow, year-round, and S7 from St. Petersburg), Marseille Airport is much less than charter flights. Piece of vacationers fly by charters to Italian Genoa, from where the hand to the eastern part of the French Riviera.

"If there were no such name as" Cote d'Azur ", then it would be necessary to urgently think." This quote is taken from Stephen Liezhara's guidebook, published in 1887, out of doubt, the Mediterranean Sea, the sun, beaches, pebbles and ... Blue benches along the English embankment (Promenade de Anglais) existed even before the creation of the world and before in the Valley, Looking like a casket for precious stones concluded between hills, swords of olives and pines, the unusual light was born, which was well transferred in the pictures of Renoire and Matisse, who was embodied in the very harmonious sounds of the music of Berliosis, Paganini or Gabriel Food.

Nice - One of the main pearls of the azure coast. The informal capital of the French Riviera and the Administrative Center for the Departmental Alps. Nice is located in the historical province of Provenc on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the Angels Bay.

Nature generously gave this edge - no wonder from all over the world to Nice who want to relax at one of the most prestigious resorts of the Mediterranean. Residents of Nice believe that their city has only one drawback - the sun always shines here. Even in winter on the azure shore can be sunbathing under the affectionate sun. The visit to the city can not do without a walk through the famous English embankment, nor without visiting numerous museums, among which - the Museum of the Terra Amat, Museum of Massena, dedicated to the history and culture of Nice, the Museum of Fine Arts, located in the Kochkin Museum, Military Museum, Primitive art. A. Yakovlevsky, Museum of New and Contemporary Art, etc.

Despite the modernization, Nice retained its medieval inheritance in the old part of the city, the historic center of the city is good as an ordinary building and monuments, among which the oldest parish church of St. Martin and Augustine, Baroque Cathedral of St. Reparates stand out.

Here you can see closely arranged roofs of houses, covered with red tiles, narrow winding streets with many shops and small restaurants. It is difficult to imagine Nice without the famous flower and vegetable market Cours Saleya, which works every morning. Separates the market from the sea. Long buildings. Once they served as a warehouse for the catch of fishermen, and now fish restaurants are widely located here. Along the other side of the market lined up in a row of a cafe in beautiful vintage buildings.

Numerous beaches in Nice are covered with pebbles, and for the most part they are free, warm and clean. Only starting from Cape Antibes, they become sandy.

One of the main attractions of Nice is the British Embankment (Promenade des Anglais) - a wide boulevard leaving the bay and stretching 6 km along the beaches, gripped by pebbles. Palm and colors crushed by the "islands", the embankment from the Victorian times will hear a favorite place for leisurely walks. The rows of luxury cafes, villas and hotels are drawn to the beach. From the east side, the English embankment goes to the Quai Des etats-Unis quai des etats-unis (Quai des etats-Unis), where some of the best restaurants in Nice, specializing in Special Fish Supe Buyabes.

Another century from the eighteenth in Nice, fishing warehouses were preserved, inside which cozy and good unnewned, without any "Mishlensky" stars, fish restaurants are located. Here you can try traditional dishes for Nice: Sandwich with Pan Bagnat tuna, De Poisson fish soup, Salad with Nicoise Tuna, Sweet Pie with Savoy Cabbage Tourtes Aux Blettes.

One of the main events in Nice is the annual carnival. Every year, during February, the hearts of Nice residents and 1 million visitors are fighting in the rhythm of the carnival ... and this is not by chance. Nice Carnival was able to conquer the world reputation due to its high quality and originality.

Nice and to this day hear the pearl of the azure coast. On average, there are 300 sunny days a year. The combination of rich history and culture, favorable climate, diverse nature, developed transport infrastructure and high-level travel service still makes this city one of the most popular resorts World. Once in the Bay of Angels, you know what you want to stay forever.

I have never been particularly interested in holiday in the Cote d'Azur, considering the local resorts too promoted and pompous, but radically changed its opinion, spending some time in Menton. In subsequent years, I repeatedly returned here in different cities and opened all new and new faces of this edge.

Cote d "Azur) - a talent nickname, presented by the region by the poet and writer Stefan Liezhar, as it can not better reflect the bright beauty of the French Riviera.

A series of resorts, stretching from the Italian border towards Marseille, washed with a glory exclusive vacation spot. Ancient architecture, azure water, lush vegetation and a mild climate attract a lot of tourists.

In the old days, the azure coast complained about the royal personnel and aristocracy, a creative elite came here, and today Riviera loves oligarchs and celebrities. And although many local cities have long become a symbol of luxury and sweet life, recreation is available here and with a limited budget.

Riviera is diverse: Luxury forks, BELLE EPOQUE buildings are adjacent to modest fishing houses, luxury restaurants with a democratic cafe, and expensive private coastal clubs alternate with excellent free beaches.

Cote d'Azur - this is not only a fashionable sea resorts, there are also quiet medieval towns, picturesque mountain villages, reserves with untouched nature, beautiful artistic museums, monuments of the ancient period, entered into the UNESCO List "Valley of Miracles" with unique weary drawings, And even the French "Silicone Valley" Sophia Antipolis.

How to get

The most convenient way to get to the Cote d'Azur from Russia is a plane. From Moscow can also be arrived by train. If your route begins from other cities in Europe, a suitable option, along with the train and the plane, will be the bus.

Plane

The Gate of the Cote d'Azur - Nice Airport Azur), one of the largest airports of France. Most European airlines fly here.

The airport consists of 2 terminals, navigate between which you can on a free bus, running every 5-10 minutes.

Aeroflot and Russia fulfill direct regular flights to Nice from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Flight takes approximately 4 hours. Flights arrive in Terminal 2. The price depends on the season. In the summer, subject to purchase in advance, the cost of a ticket there - back will be on average 280-300 EUR (17,000-18 000 rubles). Significantly saved by buying a ticket with a transfer. I always watch for special offersWho come from Air France, Swiss Airlines, Air Baltic and other airlines. Current prices You can see tickets.

From the airport to the center of Nice

The airport is close to the center, from here there are many options for any budget:

From the airport to other cities

There is still a couple of small airports in Côte d'Azur: Cannes Airport ( AEROPORT DE CANNES - MANDELIEU) and Saint-Tropez Airport ( Aeroportde La Mole - Saint-Tropez). They mainly accept private aircraft, nice helicopters, as well as a small number of charter flights.

Regional airport is Toulon ( Toulon - Hyères Regional Airport), It serves flights from other cities of France, as well as from Brussels, Rotterdam and London.

You can get to the city of Western Côte d'Azur, from major Marseille International Airport Marseille-Provence. There are no direct flights from Russia there, but there are flights from many other cities in Europe. Marseille Airport is conveniently connected to free shuttle with a nearby railway station. Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille ProvenceAlso from the airport there are buses. The scheme of the route network can be viewed in this picture.

By train

Rail lovers will please trains 017b (- Nice), departing from the Belarusian station every Thursday. On the way you will spend almost two days. Ticket price in one direction from 250 EUR (15000 rubles).

On the Cote d'Azur Train makes stops in Menton and Monaco, his end station - Nice, Main Railway Station Gare De Nice - Ville.

From this station it is easy to get to other cities of Riviera on the train or bus.

You can come to the Cote d'Azur, by train from other major European cities (Paris, Genoa, etc.). French Railways SNCF. Periodically offer rather attractive tariffs.

Bus

There are no regular bus routes to the cities of French Riviera from Russia. However, you can come here from Genoa, Milan, Turin, Munich, Barcelona, \u200b\u200bMadrid and other European cities. Such routes offer many bus companies (Eurolines, Flixbus, Ouibus). Prices are quite attractive:

- Nice from 9 EUR,
- Nice from 17 EUR,
- Nice from 29 EUR.

Car

The road to the Cote d'Azur from Russia passes through several countries and very picturesque. In the presence of free time, such a route can bring many excellent impressions.

Ferry

Ferries on the Cote d'Azur go to Corsica and Sardinia. See accomplish your goal shots and prices, such as Aferry.com.

In addition, many cruise routes in Europe include stopping in Cannes, and Wilfranches-sur-Mer. Small ships sometimes stop in the port of Nice itself.

Prompt:

Cote d'Azur - time now

The difference in the clock:

Moscow 2.

Kazan 2.

Samara 3.

Ekaterinburg 4.

Novosibirsk 6.

Vladivostok 9.

When the season. When it is better to go

I believe Riviera is good round year. There is a pleasant Mediterranean climate with soft winter and warm, sunny summer. The western part of the azure coast is cooler. The closer to the Marseille, the feeling the influence of the cold wind of the Mistrar, which is the most strong in winter and spring. The eastern part of the riviera is protected from the rapidness of the winds of the mountains.

If you, like me, do not imagine sea rest Without bathing, the season will open at the end of May - early June. Summer attracts a huge number of tourists, so you have to either put up with this inconvenience, or wait with the trip before the beginning of the autumn.

Cote d'Azur in the summer

The weather is mostly sunny. The air temperature rarely rises above +30 degrees. The heat is postponed quite easily, often blowing a refreshing breeze from the sea.

July and August - the height of the season. At this time, most people, and prices reach their peak. The water temperature is comfortable (+ 23-24 ° C), but on popular beaches is closed.

Cote d'Azur in autumn

The beginning of autumn is my favorite time. The water temperature is still high, and the air becomes slightly cooler. Excellent time, both swimming, and for long walks and sightseeing. Undoubtedly plus and the fact that the tourist flow is gradually decreasing, prices go to the decline. The velvet season stretches until mid-October. The end of October and November are one of the rainy months. It rains here are storm, but usually not protracted.

Cote d'Azur Spring

Beautiful time when nature flources. Air temperature from +13 to +20 ° C. It happens and rains, but solar days are still more. At the end of May, the beach season opens, the water is still cool, but sunbathing is quite comfortable.

Cote d'Azur winter

In the 19th century, the Cote d'Azur was a winter holiday destination for wealthy families. Not surprising, because winter is very pleasant here. The air temperature ranges within + 10-16 ° C. If the sun is harvested, then you can even sit in an open cafe. Snow on the coast rarely falls, as a rule, it only happens in the mountains. Winter attracts the opportunity to visit the famous carnivals in Nice and Menton. You can also go to the numerous ski resorts of the seaside Alps.

Prompt:

Cote d'Azur - weather by months

Conditional areas. Descriptions and features

The boundaries of the azure shore are conditional and not designated on the map. It starts from Italy and stretches towards Marseille. Someone considers the last city of the Cote d'Azur, other sources belong to Him and Cassis. I will stick to this version.

Officially, Cote d'Azur is located in the territory of the large French region Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur. In turn, this region is divided into smaller departments. Cote d'Azur covers three of them: Alpes-Maritimes, Var. And a small piece BOUCHES-DU-RHONE.

I will list the most interesting for the tourist of the city in each department.

Alpes-Maritimes

Var.

BOUCHES-DU-RHONE

What are the prices for rest

You won't call the Cote d'Azur Coast. The main cost of expenses is, perhaps, accommodation, especially if the trip falls on a high season.

Accommodation

Hotel Room 2 Star in Summer is unlikely to cost 70-80 EUR. Most hostels are located in Nice, calculate about 30 EUR for bed. The cost of rooms can be viewed, and book on. If you are going to relax with your family, cheaper and more practical to rent apartments. Prices can be viewed.

Food

A modest lunch in the cafe on average costs from 15 EUR per person. Do not ignore the dish of the day (Plat Du Jour), which is usually offered at a very attractive price.

Dinner for two with a glass of wine in a cafe or an inexpensive restaurant will cost more, from 60 EUR.

Naturally, like anywhere, there are options for budget meals on the azure shore. For example, delicious sandwiches and baguettes with filling in local boulargeerie bakeries, which you spend 4-6 EUR. If you cook at home, at your service supermarkets (Carrefour, Monoprix, Casino, Lidl), where, by the way, you can buy ready-made food relatively inexpensively in the cooking department.

Separate pleasure - visiting olive markets. The choice of products in the same market is a dive into a colorful kaleidoscope of motley colors, perky sellers and dizzying aromas, but prices are often more expensive than in the supermarket. For color you need to pay ... There are markets in every city.

The most popular of them:

MARCHE DES HALLES, MENTON;
MARCHE AUX FLEURS ,;
MARCHE PROVENCAL, ANTIB;
Marche Forville, Cannes;
Place des Lices Market ,.

Attractions and beaches

If you are planning to visit many sights, it makes sense to think about the purchase of a special subscription that operates 24, 48 or 72 hours. Also here can include public transport in Nice and the surrounding area. There is also another subscription for 45 EUR, which provides free access to many attractions Plus has some flexibility to use: it is valid for any 3 days (not necessarily serial) for 6 days.

As for the beaches, they are free if you, of course, do not want additional comfort in the form of sun beds and umbrellas, which can provide a beach club (15-30 EUR per person per person).

On the free municipal beach your maximum financial spent will be the purchase of an umbrella that is sold in any supermarket. For relaxing on a pebble beach (especially if the pebbles are large as in Nice), I also advise you to purchase a special rug and slippers to enter the water.

Main attractions. What to see

Attractions of the Cotezur Shore describe in one article is not easy. There are natural and man-made beauty, as well as places representing historical and cultural interest.

Top 5.

Nice. Architecture itself famous city The French riviera combines a picturesque old old, Belle Epoque Losche and original modern buildings. All this is inscribed in the beautiful natural landscapewashed by the azure bay with a romantic name - the Bay of Angels. The Old Town of Nice is a cozy trickling of streets and bright noisy areas.
Do not forget to take attention to detail. For example, do not miss the so-called House of Adam and Eve (8 Rue De La Poissonnerie), the structure of the 16th century with a fun bas-relief in the art of Griezail: a man and a woman stand opposite each other with batons in their hands, apparently portraying the first family conflict in history. The modern face of the city is also interesting and fresh. Probably, few people have not seen glowing in the evening the sculpture on the pillars on the square of Massena.
Less popular, but no less interesting is the library building in the shape of a human head.
It is impossible to forget the famous English embankment, the main advantage of which, in my opinion, the amazing color of the sea. As for the species, my favorite opens from the Chateau Hill (La Colline du Chateau).
Monaco. You can relate differently to this dwarf state. Someone considers his architecture to Kitch, sees an excessive luxury in it, someone, on the contrary, expects more and disappointed with the form of a boring typical multi-storey building of some areas. But this place in any case will be deposited in your memory. The impressive rock, on which the Castle of Princes Monaco stands, delightful gardens, a casino, surrounded by cars, the cost of which exceeds the faces of reasonable, beautiful churches, color species, and still the atmosphere of wealth, well-being and calm ... It is worth seeing and experienced.
Villa Efrussi de Rothschild Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild) was built by Baroness Beatrice from the Rothschild dynasty on the picturesque Cape Saint-Jean-Cap Ferra.
The interiors of this elegant building are beautiful, but I liked a lot more than 4 hectares of gardens surrounding the villa. Total gardens Nine: Spanish, Florentine, French, Provencan, Sevra, Exotic, Japanese and stone Gardens, as well as a rosary. And what kind of types are opened from here ... the ticket price includes an audio activity (there is in Russian), which is issued on the guarantee of some document. You can reach by bus number 81 (stop Passable) or on foot from the train station of excellence (1.5 km, but the road to the mountain, in hot weather it can be difficult).
Saint-Paul de Vans - The city in the past by the attention of many representatives of the world of art, which, unfortunately, could not not affect the number of modern visitors filling it with countless shops and art galleries. In the midst of the season, this place is so packed by tourists, which seems simply colorful scenery. But it is necessary to roll on some side, miraculously empty street, and you begin to feel the true charm of this medieval town.
During the walk, do not forget to visit the modest, but touching grave of our compatriot - Mark Stegal.
From Nice to get to the Saint-Paul-de-Vans easily on the bus number 400, going to the city of Vanas, you need stopping St Paul - Village.
Ez. The cozy village of the 10th century is located on a high cliff over the sea.
Medieval houses and mysterious, looping streets fascinate, no wonder this place loved the great storyteller Walt Disney. The main treasure of the village is the exotic garden of cacti, from which incredible views of the surroundings are opening. You can reach Eza from Nice by bus 82 (Stop Eze Village). Another way: to get to railway station Gare SNCF EZE and transfer to a bus 83, going uphill. If you are in good physical form, you can walk on the famous trail Nietzsche, about which I will tell below.

Beaches. What better

There are very beautiful beaches on the azure shore, but if your only goal is swimming in the sea, I would recommend thinking about others possible options holidays. Most local beaches will not call spacious (excluding the surroundings of Saint-Tropez), and they can disappoint a tourist spoiled, for example, gorgeous Asian beaches. Especially if you come here in a high season when the concentration of holidaymakers is maximum. Nevertheless, the beauty of nature, architecture and the charm of local places with more thank this is a slight inconvenience.

Generally speaking, the beaches east of Nice towards Menton mainly pebble, the beaches west of Nice are sandy. The coastline is very diverse, there are beautiful bays, small bays with crystal water, long sandy beaches, rocks, scenicly hanging over the sea.

I will list my favorite beaches from the east to the west.

Beach Sablettes.. The main advantage of this beach, located between the 2 marins for ships, is a magnificent view of the old town. Pebbles here are small, and the entrance to the water is gentle, there is little waves. The beach is perfect for the whole family. There are many shops and cafes around. Part of the municipal beach, there are also paid beach clubs nearby.
Beach Larvotto., Monte Carlo. Beautiful public beach with mighty sand a few steps from Princess Grace Avenue. The entrance to the water is very convenient, the water is purest, on the beach there is even a grid that protects against jellyfish. There are many restaurants and shops around.
Beach Mala., CAP D'. Many people consider this beach, surrounded by picturesque cliffs, one of the most beautiful in the vicinity. Cozy bay, very pure water Turquoise and lush nature around. Part of the beach sandy, part pebbled. There is a free public zone, as well as two paid beaches. The only drawback is not so easy to get into this place. You have to go down the long staircase, or come here on the coastal trail. According to some sources, the beach is named after the famous Russian ballerina Matilda Kshesinskaya, who owned the villa nearby (Mala - her name was chosen in French in a decreasing version).
Beach Petite Afrique., Parae-sur-Mer. Cute pebble beach, where you can relax in the shade of palm trees, which, apparently, should create a certain African mood. At least, this place is hinting on this place - Little Africa. In addition to palm trees here in excess and other beauty - for example, species at Cape Cap d'Ay. On the beach there is all the necessary infrastructure, as well as a beach club with a restaurant.
Marinieres beach, Wilfranches-sur-Mer - the main beach of this cute town, the sand is mixed here with small gravel. Beautiful species and clean water make it, perhaps, one of the most popular in the surrounding area.
Beaches Nice. Pretty large stones On the beaches of Nice scare many tourists. For convenient approach, I recommend buying special slippers. You will also need a rug, since the pleasure of the amateur is lying on the boulders. These difficulties will be rewarded with amazing water color. In my opinion, in Nice, she is the most azure on the entire coast. But here to relax here with young children, I would not advise. The entrance to the water on large boulders can be an insoluble task for them.
Beach Gravette.. But this beach will like for children. It is sandy, covered from the waves, and the entrance to the water is gentle. Plus the beach is also in the proximity to the old city of Antibes, or rather the wonderful product market, where you can buy ingredients for a picnic overlooking the sea.
Ponteil Beach and nearby beach Salis. More spacious antiba beaches. Here you are waiting for sand and beautiful views of the old town on one side and Cape Cap d'Antibes on the other.
Beach Grande., Juan-les-Pen - Public beach with excellent sand and transparent water. Nearby there is all the necessary infrastructure.
The beach corresponds to his name, it is quite large, although in the summer it may be too crowded. Next door, there are plenty of private beaches with restaurants, the tables of which are installed in the evening right on the sand, for romantic dinners, a few meters from the sea.
Beach Croisette, Cannes are the most famous Cannes Beach, along which a series of luxurious hotels and restaurants stretches.
Most of this long sandy beach is occupied by expensive beachclubs, free areas were sheltered on the eastern and western tip. In the summer months it happens here. In this case, I advise you to try less visited beach Midi.Located for the Old Port (Le Vieux Port).
Beach Aiguille, Teul-sur-Mer. The sandy beach is notable close to the beautiful natural park Pointe de L'Aiguille.
Also here you can engage in snorkeling, following the underwater trails marked by the buoy. In the tourist office of the city (1 Corniche D "Or, Théoule Sur Mer) you can take a special waterproof card, which marks basic underwater beauty. The beach has a restaurant, shower and toilet. People here are usually less than on the above-described beaches.
Beach Pampelonne., Ramatyel. This is perhaps the most famous beach in the vicinity of Saint-Tropez, according to which Bridget Bardo defiled in the film "And God created a woman." Since then, the legs of the celebrities stepped on the golden sand of this beach, but he was able to maintain natural naturalness and intactness. The five-kilometer beach is divided into several sections: wide free areas, a zone for nudists and expensive beach-friendly restaurants, where luxury parties are often made for Rich & Beautiful, one of the most famous local institutions - "Club 55".

Churches and temples. What are you worth a visit

I especially remember the following temples:

Basilica of St. Michael., Basilique Saint-Michel, Parvis Saint-Michel ,. Basilica of the 17th century in the Baroque style.
It is located on a very beautiful small area where two steep stairs lead from the embankment. Do not be lazy to climb: Types from the square are worth! Basilica is open 10.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00. Services on Sundays at 11 am. Every year in August, classical music concerts are held on the square near the Basilica.
Cathedral of Monaco, Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee is also known as Saint Nicholas Cathedral (named Old Church, which has been in this place and destroyed in 1874), 4 Rue Colonel Belando de Castro, Monaco. The main Cathedral of the Principality, serving the tomb of Monaco's princes. It is here that the grave of the famous beauty - Princesses Grace.
The cathedral is very beautiful both outside and inside. The chief altar is made from Carrarsky marble, paintings and dome mosaic deserve attention. Visit time: from 8.00 to 19.00 (May - September); From 8.30 to 18.00 (October - April).
Cathedral of the Holy Repair (Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate), 3 Pl. Rossetti ,. Luxurious Catholic Cathedral of the 17th century in the center of the old town of Nice. Be sure to go inside to admire the lush baroque interior. Cathedral hours: 9.00-12.00 / 14.00-18.00 (Tuesday - Friday); 9.00-12.00 / 14.00-19.30 (Saturday); 9.00-13.00 / 15.00-18.00 (Sunday).
Chapel of Mercy Chapelle De La Misericorde), Cours Saleya ,. You will certainly see this small church, walking in Nice, her cheerful yellow facade towers on one of the main squares of the city. The church was built in the 18th century and belongs to the Catholic fraternity of black.
Church of Saint Rita (Eglise Sainte Rita), 1 Rue De La Poissonnerie, Nice. The small church, laid in the 13th century, was rebuilt many times, acquired his final baroque species in the 17th century. The church is very popular, they come here to pray for patients, the holy Rita was famous for the gift of healing even hopeless patients. The church is open to visiting on weekdays from 7.00-12.00 / 14.30-18.00, on Sunday from 8.00-12.00 / 15.00-18.00.
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Avenue Nicolas II, Nice. The main temple of the Russian community in the Cote d'Azur, erected in 1868 under the auspices of Emperor Nicholas II and his mother, widowing Empress Mary Fodorovna. It must be said that the Russian community in the local regions has always been very big, and the cathedral turned out to be: big and impressive. No wonder he is considered the largest Orthodox church Western Europe. In 2010, after a long trial, the Cathedral transferred to the property of the Russian Federation. You can admire the beautiful decoration of the cathedral every day from 9.30 to 17.30.
Chapel Rosary (La Chapelle du Rosaire) of the Women's Monastery of the Dominican Order, 466 Avenue Henri Matisse, Vennce. If you want to see something unusual, you are here. This is the work of the artist Henri Matisse, who considered the chapel of the top of his work. Unfortunately, the entrance is paid and, in my opinion, quite expensive: 7 EUR, children under 12 years old - free. Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday - 10.00-12.00 / 14.00-18.00; Wednesday and Saturday - 14.00-18.00 (from November to March Chapel closes an hour earlier, at 17.00).
Church of Our Lady of the Good Way (Eglise Notre Dame De Bon Voyage), 2 Rue Notre Dame, Cannes. This church was built in the 19th century on the place of an older temple. The name reflects her purpose, fishermen prayed here before going into the sea. Another interesting fact from the history of this place: it was from here that the campaign that fled to Elbe, Napoleon on. Opening hours: 9.00-12: 30/14: 30-18: 30 (Monday-Saturday); 10.00-11.30 / 16.00-18.00 (Sunday).
Frejus Cathedral (Cathedrale Saint-Leonce De Frejus), 58 Rue de Fleury, Frejus. This little gloomy, but the impressive cathedral should be seen at least because it is one of the oldest Christian structures of France. Cathedral Baptistery dates back to the 5th century.

Museums. What are you worth a visit

Cote d'Azur is famous for its art museums and galleries. How otherwise, after all, on this land they lived and worked, artists as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Cesan, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Auguste Renoir, Mark Chagal and many others. There are also entertaining natural science museums. I recommend visiting:

, 2 Quia de Monleon, Menton. A collection of a museum, lovingly collected by the hot fan of Jean Cocteau American businessman Severin Vunderman, includes the works of Kokto himself and his friends. The museum is spacious and modern, the exposition is supplemented with audio and video materials. The price of an adult ticket - 8 EUR, 6 EUR for people over 65 years old and students; For free for children under 18.
Oceanographic museum, Avenue Saint-Martin ,. One of the best oceanographic museums of the world, whose director from 1957 to 1988 was Jacques Yves Kusto. The mighty building, towering over the sea on a rock, has long been turned into one of the main business cards of the principality.
You will see both the Museum of Maritime and Waving, and a wonderful aquarium, which contains 6,000 kinds of maritime.
On the roof of the museum there is a beautiful terrace and a restaurant. Ticket price in July and August: 16 EUR - adults, 14 EUR - Teenagers are 13-18 years old; 8 EUR - children 4-12 years old. Other months, depending on the date, an adult ticket is worth 11-14 EUR, a ticket for a teenager - 7-10 EUR, a children's ticket - 5-7 EUR.
, Rue Gustave Eiffel, Ex-Mer Bar. The thorough reconstruction of the ancient Greek villa, created in the early 20th century. The fruit of the shared labor of the amateur of the ancient history of Theodore of Reynach and the architect Emanuel Pantremony. Here you can admire the beautiful interiors made of valuable materials, as well as the relics of the ancient period. Adult ticket - 11.5 EUR, children under 18 - free.
Museum Matisse, 164 Avenue Des Arenes de Cimiez, Nice. The museum presents many works of the artist who lived in Nice from 1918 to 1954, as well as his personal belongings. Adult ticket - 10 EUR (children under 18 years old and students are free). The ticket operates 24 hours and includes a visit to a number of other Museums of Nice.
, 36 Avenue Dr Menard, Nice. It contains a collection of work of Chagal, dedicated to biblical topics. Adult ticket with audiohyda - 8 EUR; Children up to 18 years old.
Museum of Contemporary Art or Mamas, Place Yves Klein, Nice. The museum represents the history of contemporary art from 1950 to the present day. Very impressive and the building itself. From his terrace, by the way, you can enjoy a good view of the city. Adult ticket - 10 EUR (children under 18 and students - free). The ticket operates 24 hours and includes a visit to other museums of the city.
Foundation Mag.(Fondation Maeght), 623 Chemin Des Gardettes, Saint-Paul-de-Vanas - Rich Private Collection of Contemporary Art, Founded by the Maeght family in 1964. Located near the ancient town of San Paul de Vans. The museum building is quite remarkable in itself, it was built, a student of the Great Le Corbusier, José Luis Cert. You can drive by bus number 400 NICE - VENCE (stop Maeght Foundation). The price of an adult ticket: 15 EUR, children (10-18 years old) - 10 EUR, children under 10 years old - free.
Picasso Museum, Place Mariejol, Antibes. The museum is located in the medieval castle of Grimaldi, for some time served by the artist's workshop. All works written here, Pablo Picasso bequeathed in the city. Also in the collection presents some other artists. The price of an adult ticket - 6 EUR, children under 18 - free.
International Museum of Perfumery , 2 Boulevard du Jeu de Ballon, Graz. There are more than 3,000 years of history of this craft in more detail, there are many interesting exhibits, and you can also "listen" the smells that were popular in different epochs. The price of an adult ticket - 4 EUR, children under 18 - free.
Museum of the history of navigation in the Citadel Saint-Tropez, 1 Montée de la Citadelle, 83990 Saint-Tropez. A special charm of the museum gives the fact of its location in the walls of the old fortress of the 17th century. The fortress is perfectly preserved, the sighting area on its top offers a good view of the city and surroundings. Adult ticket - 3 EUR; Children under 12 years old - free.

Parks

Cote d'Azur - very green region, parks here at every step. I will tell about my favorite places. Description of paid parks I give with links by studying which you will see the current prices and timetables.

Neighboring regions

Nearby Isles

Food. What to try

High-quality products, wealth of spices and fiction of local cooks presented the world a lot of delicacies. I will list only the most popular dishes of the Cote d'Azur:

Holidays

Cote d'Azur is famous for its festivals. The most famous events:

Safety. What to beware is worth

First of all, you need to fear pockets, exercise caution in buses and trains (especially in a high season), as well as not to leave valuable things unattended.

In the summer season, jellyfish are found in the sea, which can deliver discomfort, especially if you are prone to allergies.

Things to do

Go to the National Park Mercuryto see beautiful mountain landscapes and submitted to UNESCO Valley of Miracles (Vallee des Merveilles), where more than 40,000 petroglyphs (creme images) of the Bronze Age were found.
Visit picturesque russian cemetery On a hill over the old city of Menton.
Stroll trail customs officers. This trail was created during the French revolution to observe suspicious ships carrying smuggling. Especially picturesque plot passes along Cape Cap d'АiWith it you can roll onto the beautiful beaches or continue to walk up to Monaco.
To see in La Turby - a memorial erected by the emperor Octavian August in the 6th century BC, in honor of the conquest of the local tribes of the Roman Empire. Initially, it was a snow-white building with a height of 49 meters, with the statue of Emperor Augustus in the role of Hercules. But the time did not spare a monument. What we see is now - the reconstruction of the presumptive appearance of the Memorial.
In addition to the historical component, come here it is also behind dizzying views of the sea, Monaco and Cote d'Azur as a whole.
Touch luck in the oldest and most luxurious casino of Europe - Casino. Go here is not even gambling people, at least in order to see the lush (sometimes even too much) interiors.
It is not necessary to distinguish big money at all, you can just enjoy the entourage. Minimum carpet for playing on automata - 5 EUR. Casino starts working from 14.00. The entrance to the three hall costs 10 EUR. Access to private salons and verandas will require another 10 EUR. With you, it is necessary to have a certificate of personality (persons under 18 are not allowed). Dress code prohibits a beach view. Photographing is also prohibited, cameras can be passed into the storage chamber. If the game does not interest you, then from 9.00 to 12.00 for the same 10 EUR you will have the opportunity to take a walk on empty chairs and admire the design without a crowd of the people.
Observe for shift Karaula On the square at the Prince of Palace in Monaco (daily at 11.45).
See your eyes like the princes. Paradinary apartments Prince PalaceThe acting residence of the ruling family of the Principality of Monaco, open for tourists in 2017 from April 2 to October 15 (with the exception of the weekend during the formula I).
Stroll tropean Nietzsche In Eze. This rather cool trail goes from Primorsky Ez-sur-Mer to the medieval village of Ez on Mount. Its length is 1.6 km.
The famous writer fell here inspiration for his epic novel, "so spoke Zarathustra." Lay on the rise at least one and a half hours, on the descent - about an hour. Space trail is quite difficult, so it is not recommended to small children and older people. Need comfortable shoes, water and sun protection.
Admire the foal floral market on the square Cours Salya. In Nice.
Slowly walk through the magnificent boulevard with palm trees, English embankment In Nice, following the example of Queen Victoria and the English aristocracy, in honor of which the embankment and got his name. Then go to Cannes and go through croisette waterfrontA decent rival of the English embankment with no less beautiful palm trees and golden beaches. And then decide who won.
Drive on ". Tourist train "TRAIN DES PIGNES" is sent from Nice Railway Station Gare de Nice CP to Din-Le Ben, with stops in beautiful mountain towns. You can go away at one stop, take a walk, sit in the next train and continue the journey. The most interesting places along the way, in my opinion, Anthrelovo, Ano, I. Saint Andre-Les-Alps.
Test yourself in the art of perfumery, creating your own perfume in the boutique Molinard, 20 Rue St-François de Paule, Nice.
Visit the taway show in Marineland.306 Avenue Mozart, 06600 Antibes. This is the theme park dedicated to the sea and its inhabitants. It is divided into several zones: Dolphinarium, Zoo, Water Park, Mini Golf, Children's Moon Park and Hotel Marineland Resort. The park is located 200 meters from Gare de Biot station.
Admire multimillion yachts, walking on " embankment billionaires"In antibe.
Climb to the viewing area next to the church NOTRE DAME DE LA GAROUPE At Cape Cap de Antib to see the panorama of the coast.
Get along the steps of the main stairs Cannes Palace Festivals And feel yourself a star of the Cannes Film Festival.
Close to the top of the hill in the quarter Syuce (Le Suquet) - The cozy Old Town Cannes, from where Cannes, the sea and islands are visible as a palm.
Ride by tourist trainer by gras Your route will be held by incredibly narrow streets, whose tenants will not even be able to open the doors of their homes until the "Composition" passes.
Visit Port Grimo (Port Grimaud) is a small olive Venice. This small town, cut by channels, was built in the 60s of the 20th century on the bold project of the architect Francois Spoirery.
Make an exciting sea trip by kalankam. Cassis on the boat.
Climb cape Canaly (Cap Canaille) is the highest Scala of France (394 m) located between Cassis and La Cities.

Shopping and shops

On the Cote d'Azur shores are represented by both shops of world famous brands and small local boutiques, which, in my opinion, is always more interesting to visit. Most of the shops are open from 10.00 to 19.00, some close at lunch from 12 to 14.00 or 15.00. Sunday, as a rule, day off.

Practically in every city during certain days of the week there are worn outdoor markets. If you are interested in this format of budget shopping, I recommend going to Italian Ventitia. On Fridays from early morning and until the middle of the day, the giant market is unfolding here, where you can buy clothes, accessories, products and all sorts of things.

Lovers of antiques should look at marche Aux Fleurs Market, Cours Saleya, in Nice on Monday. In the summer, every evening the market of work of local masters is also located here.

If you prefer shopping centers, pay attention to:

Extreme sports

On the Cote d'Azur there are all the conditions for the exhibitory sports. Here you can practice paragliding, flights on balloons, rock climbing, kayaking, windsurfing and much more. But, perhaps, the most extreme and spectacular entertainment in the surrounding area is Bunji Jumping, jumping on a rubber cable from one of the highest bridges in Europe Pont de l'artuby taxi. What features exist

Taxi is a very expensive way of movement along the azure shore. All taxis are equipped with meters. Watch that the driver does not forget to turn it on.

There are allowances for luggage, Sundays, evening / night time.

Contacts Taxi in different cities Riviera can see, for example.

Public transport

A train

Most coast cities are connected by the railway branch coming from Italy to Marseille. Also from Nice there are branches in Cuneo and Din. And from Cannes there is a line to Grass. Check rates, schedule and buy ticket online are on this site.

You can buy a ticket on site possible at the box office or ticket machine. Please note that the cash register (especially in small stations) is not always working, and they have huge queues. Alternative - buying a ticket through an automatic. Unfortunately, most tickets for the sale of tickets for regional trains "speak" only in French, but it is not necessary to be afraid.

Select your tariff (Tarif Normal), direction (you will be offered a list of the most popular places, if you are not there, select Autres Destinations and continue searching from the extended list), then confirm the Billet Tarif Normal ticket type, select the class 1 or 2, a ticket to One side (Aller Simple) or back (Aller Retour), the number of passengers and a date. As a result, we will show the final cost, which you need to pay by credit card or coins (no bills are accepted). Before boarding the train, you need to check in special yellow devices, otherwise it is considered invalid.

Bus

Bus record well developed well. Tickets are purchased both in advance and the driver. Enter the bus through the front door. The ticket must be composting in special devices that are usually located at the beginning of the cabin.

Buses stop at stops on demand. To do this, press the red button, and Arret Demande appears on the scoreboard. If you expect a bus at the bus stop, you can stop it with a cramming hand.

If the bus is full, then it can ignore new passengers and not stop. This is especially important for the summer period, when the waiting for a free bus on popular routes can be strongly delayed.

Cote d'Azur is serviced by several bus companies: LIGNES D "Azur, Palm Bus, Envibus, Sillages, etc.

Transport rental

The car gives additional opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the azure coast. She is indispensable if you want, for example, go on a journey through Provence or explore nearby mountain villages. It is more convenient to rent a car directly at the airport, but it will usually cost more than in the city agencies. Prices start from 35 EUR. The car can be taken in one city and return in the other, but it will increase the rental cost. Price options for rental cars can be viewed.

The price of gasoline as of April 2017 - about 1.45 EUR, diesel - 1.25 EUR.

In the region there are paid highways. They can be avoided using free roads, but then you have to choose what to save: money or time.

If you travel along the coast in a high season, you need to be prepared for traffic jams and parking problems in popular cities.

Parking are mostly paid, and they are not so easy to find free space. The price depends on the area, the average cost is 2.2-2.6 EUR per hour. Fortunately, in many places you can leave the car for free from 20.00 to 9.00 and on weekends.

Another thing that should not be forgotten is caution. According to statistics, the car accident region of the Cote d'Azur is in the top of the most dangerous areas of France. It is not clear whether it is connected with the beauty of local landscapes, which distract drivers, or with the number of inadequate tourists driving, in any case the vigilance does not hurt. There are many cameras on the roads, so do not forget to comply with high-speed mode, even if you drive a car by the legendary Grand Prix Circuit route in Monte Carlo.

Cote d'Azur - rest with children

Children like:

Ski rest

The seaside Alps, at the foot of which lies aseed bank, can offer many ski resorts. I did not even expect that they were so close: only one and a half or two hours drive separated from the coast. The season lasts here, as a rule, from mid-December to mid-April. There are a lot of space for skating, I will list only the most famous resorts:

Ski pass

Ski-pass on average to cost 32-34 EUR per day, there are discounts when buying for several days, family visit, etc. Topical prices can be checked on the official sites of the resorts.

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