The French Riviera is unlike everywhere else, when it comes to luxury getaways and beautiful vacations, this stunning stretch of coastline remains the gold standard. The French Riviera has a dreamy quality because of its warm weather, mesmerizing deep-blue water, and green palm trees. It's no surprise that British nobles chose to vacation here in the nineteenth century.

The coastline surrounding Antibes offers the best beaches of all the French Riviera resorts, notably outside of Antibes' Old Town, situated along the Golfe Juan on the Juan-les-Pins and Cap d'Antibes headlands. Nice is famed for its beautiful waterfront promenade and lush gardens, whereas Cannes is known for its exclusive beach clubs and annual film festival. Monaco and Saint-Tropez are two popular resort destinations. There are about a dozen public beaches in this region with great amenities such as showers, restaurants, and snack bars. The Plage de la Garoupe is the most beautiful beach, with fine white sand, however during the summer, it is mainly occupied by private beach clubs.

Nice, one of Côte d'Azur's highlights, is notable for its atmospheric old town and great art collections, including the Matisse Museum, Chagall Museum, Fine Arts Museum, and Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Art to ancient objects is on display in Nice's museums and galleries. On your vacation, you may visit works by Matisse and Picasso and see exhibitions of paleolithic artifacts.

If you're looking for something more relaxed, Nice is one of the few French cities with stunning beaches right on its doorstep. It has four miles of them that stretch as far as the eye can see. La Réserve, a lesser-known public beach situated away to the east of Nice town in the port region, is a local favorite. La Réserve, located just a short walk from the center of Nice, may get crowded due to its small size, but its seclusion from the main stretch gives it a relaxing, intimate atmosphere.

With its vibrant open-air markets, bustling outdoor cafés, and refreshing fountains that grace the public squares, Aix-en-Provence immerses tourists in the lifestyle of southern France.

The atmosphere is slow and relaxing, as it is in most Provence villages. With leisurely meals and strolls down beautiful tree-lined streets, locals have perfected the art of vivre. The Old Town of Aix-en-Provence, the Cours Mirabeau, a gorgeous tree-lined avenue with many sidewalk cafés and restaurants, and the Quartier Mazarin neighborhood, which was constructed in the 17th century, are all popular tourist destinations. Those interested in Post-Impressionist art will enjoy a visit to the Atelier de Cézanne, Paul Cézanne's studio where he made several iconic paintings. Cézanne was born and spent his childhood in Aix-en-Provence. On a self-guided walking tour, the Cézanne Trail is dotted with reproductions of the paintings, showing the development of Cezanne's structural design.

Avignon and Arles are the greatest places to go to learn about Provence's cultural heritage. The UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes at Avignon is a magnificent monument to the glory of Christendom in the fourteenth century.

Avignon also has an excellent museum of fine arts (the Musée du Petit Palais) and notable medieval churches. Arles is a picturesque town in the heart of Provence, known for its historic Roman monuments and traditional festivals. The remarkably well-preserved Roman Amphitheater, which was built in the first century to accommodate 21,000 people, as well as many other Roman-era archaeological monuments will surely astound visitors. It's great to walk the streets of Arles looking for Vincent van Gogh's painted monuments. The Café du Forum, which is depicted in one of the artist's iconic works, offers a distinctive Provençal atmosphere owing to its outside patio on the Place du Forum. The location immortalized in Van Gogh's painting Starry Nights is also on the Van Gogh Trail.

During the Débarquement de Provence, St Tropez was the first city to be liberated. It quickly became a well-known beachfront resort. The jet-set considers St Trop' to be the place to be these days. Apart from the glitter, this Provençal city is a peaceful and sunny place.

The gorgeous port (Vieux Port) and quaint old town center (La Ponche), as well as the lush Mediterranean surroundings and pristine sandy beaches, attract visitors. The Sentier du Littoral, a beachside trail with spectacular views of the countryside, is open to visitors. Saint-Tropez has many tourist and cultural attractions in addition to its old-world charm and natural beauty. The Musée de l'Annonciade, situated in a chapel dating from 1510, has an outstanding collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Visitors will learn about local fishermen who began sailing beyond the Mediterranean Sea in the 16th century at the Musée d'Histoire Maritime.

Biarritz is distinguished from other beach resorts in the South of France by its stunning coastal scenery and elegant architecture. The town was previously a popular vacation spot for nobles and royalty, earning it the titles "Queen of Resorts and King of Resorts".

Because of its natural beauty, Empress Eugénie (wife of Napoleon III) admired this beach site in the Basque region. The empress and other aristocratic visitors turned the little fishing village into a sophisticated and genteel seaside resort in the nineteenth century. The luxurious coastal mansions and streets named after royalty recall the regal atmosphere of the past. The five-star Hôtel du Palais overlooks the Grande Plage, Biarritz's major beach, in the magnificent palace built for Empress Eugénie. Guests may enjoy luxury accommodations in exquisitely decorated rooms as well as great dining in lavish Second Empire salons.

Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its cultural significance, and it is the most visited destination in Languedoc-Roussillon. With its 3 kilometres of defensive ramparts, the old city of Carcassonne is one of the largest surviving medieval walled cities in Europe.

Carcassonne provides visitors the impression of entering a fairy tale setting. This fortified medieval town is protected by large ramparts and is in excellent condition. In fact, Viollet-Le-Duc renovated sections of the medieval walls and turreted towers in the 19th century, giving it a Disney-like aspect. Visitors may imagine what life was like in a typical Middle Ages village by exploring Carcassonne's narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets. The well Le Grand Puit was one of the townspeople used to get their drinking water.

The postcard-worthy towns of Provence are recognized all over the world. While a visit to Provence can not be missed for a village experience, the more popular ones might be difficult to appreciate owing to the increase in tourism each summer. Off the main road, these lesser-known, but stunning hidden hilltop villages of Provence provide a true experience of the South of France.

Visitors love discovering small boutiques, fountain-adorned squares, and medieval churches by wandering narrow cobblestone alleys and pedestrian lanes. The magnificent views of the landscape are another appealing feature of the Provençal hilltop villages. Travelers may plan their own driving itinerary to see Provence's charming country villages, particularly in the remote Luberon area, which is a UNESCO-listed Natural Regional Park.

This glamorous city-state on the French Riviera is home to a royal family with a history dating back to the 13th century. Monaco, perched on a rock outcrop above the sea, is home to an outstanding historic castle (the Palais du Prince) and stunning views of the coast. It is the most affluent district, located north of Port Hercule and facing the bay in a breathtakingly scenic setting.

Monaco draws fashionable crowds to its high-profile boat displays, the annual Formula One Monaco Grand Prix car race, and the Opening Gala at the Opera House, which is only a 30-minute train journey from Nice. The Palais du Prince, the Musée Oceanographique, and the Jardin Exotique are three of Monaco's most popular tourist attractions.

Montpellier is unquestionably one of Europe's most charming cities, nestled deep in the south of France, just outside the Provence region and only 10 kilometers from the Mediterranean Sea. Despite being a modern city, Montpellier's Old Town, known as L'Écusson, has kept its historic character.

With its jumble of winding medieval alleyways, exquisite squares, beautiful churches, and stately hôtel particuliers, this collection of old districts has the feel of an open-air museum (aristocratic mansions). The city's medieval ramparts were replaced in the 19th century by broad tree-lined boulevards built by Baron Haussmann (who also constructed the Grands Boulevards of Paris). Montpellier's elegant tram system, with new cars painted by Christian Lacroix, symbolizes the best of the twenty-first century.