French Riviera France Highlight

1. Cannes

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Cannes is a small resort town on the French Riviera, easily reached by train or bus from the nearby towns of Nice and Antibes. It is a festival town, perhaps most famous for the Cannes Film Festival in May that helps add even more glitz and glamour to the region. Packed with the rich and famous throughout summer, it is also a good place to get involved in a litt... more »

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2. Nice

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Capital and ‘Queen’ of the Cote d’Azur region of French Riviera, Nice is situated on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is the quintessential European beach vacation destination. Famous for it’s long summers, great weather, beautiful beaches and amazing blue waters, it is only a short train or bus ride from other Riviera destinations ... more »

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3. Beaches - Nice

   To the surprise of many, a lot of the beaches in the Nice are made up of wide, rounded pebbles. For those more accustomed to the sand beaches of Bondi, Durbin and California, it takes a little bit of getting used to. The upside of course is that you probably won’t get pebbles in your hair, cracks or crevices. The Mediterranean Sea is often a spectacular azure blue on sunny days and duri... more »

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