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GMT: +1 hour.
FLIGHT TIME: 2 hours.
CURRENCY: Euro.
CLIMATE: The French Riviera benefits from a Mediterranean type
climate characterised by exceptional sunshine and mild
temperatures for most of the year. It rains heavily but
infrequently mainly between March and April and
October to November.
FRENCH RIVIERA
DINING
The longtime playground of the super rich and famous, the French The Côte d'Azur is dotted with Michelin star restaurants, such as
Riviera still evokes excitement and glamour. The names of its Alain Ducasse’s extravagant Louis XV in Monte-Carlo, and peppered
resorts alone - Cannes, St. Tropez, Cap d'Antibes, Monaco – ring with charismatic family-run eateries serving famous Provençale dishes
bells of the high life, of A-listers partying on yachts, and long days such as bouillabaisse.
lazing in luxury under the Mediterranean sun. The Côte d’Azur
also has a rich cultural history established by the CULTURE
dozens of artists who left behind a landscape of world-class White-hot nightclubs, international festivals, glittering casinos,
galleries and art museums. picturesque palaces, famous beaches, superb art museums – the
French Riviera excels at them all. You can roll the dice ‘til dawn at the
gorgeously ornate Casino de Monte-Carlo, admire art at the Musée
Picasso in Antibes, and savour the ambience of St Tropez.
SHOPPING
La Croisette - Cannes’ graceful waterfront pathway is lined with
glitzy designer shops worthy of the Hollywood stars found
schmoozing here. Big sales happen throughout the Riviera every
January and July.
GETTING AROUND
Unless you’re planning on staying in one town, having a car is the
easiest way to get around the region. You can drive from St Tropez
to the Italian border in three hours, taking in the entire Riviera.
22 | EUROPE To book your Pure Luxury holiday call our travel ambassadors on 0844 493 0020 or visit your local travel agent
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