Villages to visit in the French Riviera / Côte d'Azur, South of France (41)

Between Saint-Tropez and Fréjus, Sainte-Maxime is a very elegant seaside resort. Choosing Sainte-Maxime for your holidays means enjoying strolling around town and on the seafront, lazing on the terrace of a café and choosing to go to the beach, for lazing around or practicing water sports.

A stone's throw from Fréjus, this seaside resort has retained an old-fashioned charm that leaves no one indifferent. With its marinas and picturesque seaside, it is a little paradise for those who love nautical pleasures!

The ultimate dream destination! Between Hyères and Sainte-Maxime, here is the village and its adorable port which have contributed to the reputation of the Côte d'Azur. Having become the preferred vacation spot for Parisian artists and intellectuals in the 1950s, “Saint-Trop” gradually conquered the international jet-set. A place from which emanates a crazy charm!

Halfway between Cannes and Saint-Tropez, at the foot of the first foothills of the Estérel massif, Fréjus is a city of art and culture endowed with a rich historical and architectural heritage and whose new districts extend to the sea. The activities are numerous and varied…

On the edge of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, Grimaud is a charming village that has managed to preserve its medieval character. Perched on a hillside, it offers landscapes of rare beauty. A stone's throw away, Port-Grimaud is worth the detour.

In the heart of the Massif des Maures, this village has the particularity of being surrounded by unspoiled nature, forests of cork oaks and chestnut trees. It is therefore the ideal place for hikers and lovers of peace and nature close to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

Nestled in the Estérel massif, this pretty seaside resort, sheltered from the mistral thanks to its promontory, is renowned for its creeks with red rocks and turquoise waters. Spending your holidays in Théoule means enjoying both the sea and the mountains in a heavenly setting!

Welcome to the capital of mimosa! A few kilometers from Cannes, this dynamic seaside resort, resulting from the merger between the municipalities of Mandelieu and La Napoule, is a paradise for lovers of the sea and the forest! The ideal place for all those who are looking for calm!

Between land and sea, Le Rayol-Canadel stretches out in a natural circle of greenery. The site is wooded with forests of cork oaks, heather and mimosas, with the Massif des Maures to the north and the rocky coastline to the south which is home to four fine sandy beaches (one of which hosted the Allied landings).

26 kilometers from Nice, Cannes is famous the world over for its film festival. But it is also a lively and warm place of life which has preserved traces of its past. This former fishing village with an extraordinary destiny, is today a multi-faceted place, where life is good.

A few kilometers from Cannes, Le Cannet, sheltered from the north winds thanks to its mountainous background, enjoys a dry and temperate climate all year round, and more than 123 days of sunshine! It is therefore very pleasant to stay there even in winter. The city offers an unparalleled panorama of the Mediterranean!

In the hinterland of the Côte d'Azur, Mougins, a perched village with atypical charm, dominates the bay of Cannes and has a rich medieval history. The city is known for its gastronomy. It has also been able to develop close links with art and culture and has become a prestigious golfing destination.

Le Lavandou or “The City of Dolphins” is an old fishing village on the shores of the Mediterranean. Although the name of this charming town is reminiscent of lavender, know that it would rather be inspired by the Provençal term, lavadou, which means, washhouse. Nestled at the foot of the Massif des Maures, between Toulon and Saint-Tropez, the bay of Lavandou stretches out in a green setting over 12 kilometers of coastline with 12 magnificent fine sandy beaches.

Between Hyères and Le Lavandou, this hilltop village steeped in history, one of the most flowery and beautiful in France, has a coast bordered by beaches and magnificent creeks. All summer activities are available there, enough to spend a successful holiday!

A few kilometers from Cannes and Antibes, this pretty medieval town has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Thanks to its shops, cafes and restaurants, you can spend pleasant holidays there while enjoying nature and the Côte d'Azur.

Located in the town of Bormes-les-Mimosas and facing the Hyères islands, this small rocky point will appeal to lovers of wild nature in a natural area with a jealously preserved setting. The coastal path offers breathtaking views and the beaches are heavenly!

Cagnes-sur-Mer is a coastal town located in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. It is situated on the French Riviera, just a few kilometers west of Nice. Cagnes-sur-Mer is known for its picturesque old town, its castle, and its beautiful beaches.

Not far from Nice and Antibes, this medieval town in the hinterland attracted many artists in the 20th century. Perched on hills planted with orange and olive trees, the city enjoys an exceptional panorama of the sea and the mountains. We love Vence for its mild climate, its colors and its old village.

Between Toulon and Le Lavandou, this lively seaside resort is the southernmost town in Provence, and one of the largest and largest in France. "Hyères-les-Palmiers", as it is nicknamed, offers an incredible diversity of landscapes among the most beautiful, and is best known for its beaches and islands.

The capital of the Côte d'Azur, renowned for its beauty, its relaxed lifestyle, its sunny climate and its Mediterranean charm, remains one of the most popular tourist destinations because it combines all the advantages of a large city on the of sea a few kilometers from the mountain!

Between Hyères and Toulon, Le Pradet is a charming seaside resort which has kept its Provençal village soul. It enjoys a very mild climate and beautiful panoramas. It is the ideal base for visiting the Var. But there are also plenty of treasures to discover at Pradet!

A stone's throw from Nice, the small medieval city has one of the most beautiful harbors in the Mediterranean, and the deepest. An adorable old town with its citadel, a port reminiscent of Italy, and beaches of rare beauty, let yourself be seduced by the riches of this city which has excited so many visitors and among them, artists!

Toulon is a city located in the south of France, in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is a major naval base and port on the Mediterranean coast and is the capital of the Var department.

Between Nice and Menton, the most beautiful hilltop village on the Côte d'Azur is a very popular tourist destination! Lush vegetation, a pretty beach, and a picturesque medieval village, what more could you ask for a successful holiday? Èze will appeal to those who need to recharge their batteries, lovers of beauty and nature.

12 kilometers from Toulon, Sanary is a seaside resort with an interesting cultural, religious and architectural heritage. The place has won over a number of celebrities for its quaint charm and relaxed lifestyle. It's your turn to let yourself be won over by the magic of the place! Enjoy the beaches, the sweetness of life and good local products!

Between Marseille and Toulon, this pleasant town is the oldest seaside resort on the coast. It has become a popular resort for water sports enthusiasts. It has one of the first vineyards to have obtained a controlled designation of origin (AOC) in 1941. The reputation of Bandol wines is worldwide.

Located in the extreme south of France, a stone's throw from the Italian border, and classified as a "station of tourist interest", Menton, which benefits from a subtropical microclimate, is both a city of art and history, a garden city and a city of culture. It's impossible not to succumb to its charm and its sweetness of life!

Between Marseille and Toulon, this seaside resort where life is good, gateway to the Var coast, offers two faces. That of a small Provençal village with an authentic and warm atmosphere, and that of a seaside of rare beauty thanks to its magnificent beaches and its jealously preserved environment. The ideal place for a relaxed holiday.