For many, Saint-Tropez is synonymous with luxury, yachts, and parties, and while you can certainly find all of those things here, that’s far from the full picture.

Cannes is best known for the eponymous film festival it hosts every year and the glamour associated with that, but the city is also an interesting place in its own right. And right nearby, you have some of the most beautiful natural areas i the entire Riviera.

Menton, sitting right on the border with Italy, is very proud of its nickname of the 'Pearl of France', and owing to its gorgeous scenery and delightful blend of Provençal and Italian cultures, this is a truly special place on the Riviera.

Monaco, globally famous for its luxurious lifestyle and opulent wealth is much more than just a playground for the rich and famous. A historic city with a lovely medieval core, its people are exceptionally welcoming and its streets hold an abundance of cultural and entertainment venues that will interest any traveler.

Antibes, despite its popularity, has managed to retain its quaint, old world charm, and it’s one of the loveliest, most authentic towns in the French Riviera to spend a few days.

Nice La Belle, as it’s known, is everything you look for from the French Riviera. An elegant city filled with art, architecture, and history, Nice seamlessly blends city life and culture with a beautiful coastline and gloriously sunny beach days.

A local’s guide for how to plan the perfect trip to France’s beach mecca, the French Riviera.

The crown jewel of France’s coastline, the French Riviera is a spectacular blend of gorgeous beaches and charming towns.