Famed for its rich culture, trendy towns and beautiful beaches hewn into the craggy coastline, the Côte d’Azur is one of France’s most popular summer destinations. Glamorous hotels, heritage B&Bs and beautiful restaurants-with-rooms are wonderful for seaside, city or rural holidays, and there’s a tremendous range of accommodation to choose from. Carefully selected for their unique design, top-notch amenities and spectacular locations, our pick of the best places to stay on the Côte d’Azur really does have it all.
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For a lively city with a year-round buzz, base yourself in historic Nice. The glitzy hubs of Cannes and St-Tropez attract a trendy, jet-set crowd, and also brim with museums, galleries, bars and fine-dining restaurants, not to mention ever-so-chic seaside properties. Dotted along the coast are charming seaside communities with gorgeous Belle Epoque mansions and characterful little hotels tucked along narrow winding streets. Highlights include Cap Ferrat, Juan-Les-Pins, Saint-Raphaël and Antibes, amongst other coastal towns and villages. Island escapes to Ile des Porquerolles are also very special. Spend your days sailing, swimming, kayaking, kite surfing, jet skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and sun-bathing on rocky beaches before feasting on fresh seafood with a glass or two of local rosé.
Venture inland to perfumed Grasse or gorgeous Saint-Paul-de-Vence for heritage landmarks and museums, or hike, cycle and horse ride in the hills. Adventurous types can clamber up the Esterel Massif for marvellous views, whilst laid-back couples may prefer to hide away amidst picturesque vineyards. Wherever you choose to base yourself, you’ll find that many of the best places to stay on the Côte d’Azur have exceptional restaurants and very generous wine lists: you’ll certainly dine in style on the Riviera.