Destinations in region: Mediterranean
Villefranche de Conflent ('most beautiful villages of France') is found 50 km west of Perpignan, in Languedoc-Roussillon. (note: there are several places called Villefranche in France: if this is the wrong one see also Villefranche-de-Rouergue in Aveyron; Villefranche-du-Perigord in the southern Dordogne; and Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Cote d'Azur Villefranche de Conflent dates from the late 11th century, and nestles at the confluence of two rivers - the Cady and the Tet, at the foot of high mo...
Toulon is a major town located on the Mediterranean coast to the east of Marseille. The town is in a sheltered position on an inlet, giving rise to its large harbour and its role as home to the French naval fleet. The city suffered significant damage during the Second World War. Toulon hasn't until now played a large role on the French Riviera tourist circuit, although the town has been much improved and renovated in recent years. ...
The seaside resort town Saint Tropez is still very popular with the tourists, although the jetset and the in-crowd have long since left it behind. Set on the lovely blue water of the Bay of Saint-Tropez, this modern version of a medieval town is most popular for the line of yachts along the quai, and the facing line of terrace cafés, divided by a parade of strolling tourists and slow cruising expensive cars ...
Sainte Maxime is a Mediterranean seaside town located 5 km north of St Tropez, across the Gulf of St Tropez; 15 km southwest of Fréjus. The popular resort of Sainte-Maxime is on the Mediterranean coast on the north coast of the Gulf of St Tropez, which it faces across the water and 15km from Frejus. The popular resort of Sainte-Maxime is on the Mediterranean coast on the north coast of the Gulf of St Tropez, which it faces across the water and 15km from Frejus. The south-facing town is backed ...
Saint Mandrier is charming a small port of sins and pleasure located on the peninsula which closes the roads of Toulon. Its rock coast offers many easy of accesses, pleasant splits for fishing, the diving and the bathe. On arrival of the tourist road, one discovers a single sight on the roads of Toulon and bay of Tamaris. Pyramid of the Admiral of the Key Tréville (cimetierre Franco-Italian), one profits from an admirable point of view on the Gold Islands. ...
One of the pearls of the French Riviera, such is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. This elegant seaside resort, equipped with a marina, is renowned in the whole world for its wonderful peninsula which can be discovered thanks to many pedestrian paths. Two of the major pursuits in Cap-Ferrat are strolling along the peninsula on the beautiful rocky path admiring the views and the villas, and having a relaxing meal in the restaurants lining the port or just above in the town. If you like mingling with the ric...
Port Grimaud is a water based village designed by the famous 20th century architect Francois Spoerry in 1966. Streets emerge from the water and the town can only be accessed by boat or on foot. Lots of Venetian-style bridges cross the waterways, linking the different ‘streets’. After the bustle of the rest of the Cote d’Azur it is extra-ordinarily quiet and peaceful. ...
The village of Cogolin is set at the foot of the Maures hills in a protected area. It has kept an authentic aspect with its old paved streets, flowering squares, remains of an old castle, a clock tower with a drawbridge and old fortifications. But it is to its craftsmanship that Cogolin owes its international reputation : carpet manufacture, pipe manufacture and reeds for wind instruments manufacture. Cogolin also has the advantage of being set inland and having two accesses to the sea with it...
The Iles d'Hyeres are a group of islands in the Mediterranean off the coast from the town of Hyeres. The islands are Porquerolles, and (slightly to the east) Le Levant and Port-Cros. Le Levant is largely given over to military activity, and Port Cros contains the National Park of Port-Cros. The three islands together form a rare and beautiful environment, surely among the most lovely in France It is possible to stay on Porquerolles and Le Levant, but expensive, and you are more likely to visit o...
Nice is the largest resort on the Cote d'Azur - indeed, anywhere in France. It is also a popular arrival point for people visiting other places on the French Riviera. The city, the 5th largest in France and dating back to the Romans, stands at the foot of a hill known as the chateau - because a castle used to stand on the hill. Nice has something for everyone: a medieval old town and other grand architectural monuments; a wide selection of museums; lots of bars and restaurants of all standard an...
