 Located at the extreme south east of France, the Côte d'Azur shares a common border with Italy.
Closely linked to the area of Provence, this beautiful region is known for its gastronomy, rich colors, olive groves and landscapes filled with flowers. Here, life is linked closely to the Mediterranean Sea and the sun, appealing to every one of the senses.
The Côte d'Azur was initially "discovered" in the 19th century by wealthy Russian and English holiday-makers attracted by its mild climate. The region was later celebrated during the 20th century by the modern painters - Modigliani, Signac, Renoir, Chagall, Matisse and Picasso amongst others. The Côte d'Azur, stretching from Saint Tropez to Menton has now become one of the most well-known and famous holiday destinations of the world.
Antibes and Cannes are situated 10 km apart.
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Climate :
The French Riviera benefits from a Mediterranean-type climate, characterized by exceptional sunshine almost 300 days a year and mild temperatures for most of the year.
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How to get there? :
BY PLANE
Nice Côte d'Azur is France's second largest airport after Paris, with direct flights to some 90 destinations and slots for almost 50 airlines.
BY CAR
France's motorway system links the Riviera to the whole of Europe.
A few examples of distances in kilometers from Nice: Paris 950 km, Milan 320 km, Geneva 630 km, Barcelona 670 km, Rome 710 km, Munich 810 km, Brussels 1,220 km, Amsterdam 1,400 km. Reckon on an 8-hour drive from Paris to Nice.
BY TRAIN
High-Speed and Express Trains (TGV and Train Corail) from the Riviera link the coast to all French regions and all major European cities. The TGV Mediterranean (high speed train) speeds you from Nice to Paris in 5 hours 25 minutes.
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