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The walled town of St. Paul de Vence is extremely picturesque. Eat at the Colombe d'Or and marvel at the amazing art collection—Picasso and his peers once swapped their work for food. Tour the town and learn more about C—te d'Azur travel.
While the Moulin de Mougins restaurant is a big draw for foodies, the hillside village of Mougins is also worth a visit to stroll around its cobblestone streets and tree-lined plazas. Tour the village and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
Tiny Monaco has more glamour per square foot than many capital cities, from its Belle Époque palaces to its harbor full of palatial yachts. Tour the principality and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
There are three Corniche drives—the Grande Corniche, the Corniche Moyenne, and the Corniche Inférieure—connecting Nice to Monaco. All offer dramatic coastal views. Tour the coastline and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
Yes, the chairs on L'Ane Rouge's terrace are plastic, but it's fun to sit outside and watch the hustle and bustle of Nice's Old Port. Be sure to order the legendary bouillabaisse. Tour the restaurant and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
This fish restaurant (the name refers to its street, rather than pork) on the Baie des Anges attracts a glamorous clientele. Grab a terrace table overlooking the Mediterranean. Tour the restaurant and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
Monte Carlo's Le Louis XV Restaurant's setting is all opulence, but the candelabra, cherubs, and huge fresh floral displays only enhance the works of art created in Alain Ducasse's kitchen. Tour the restaurant and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
The Boscolo Exedra Nice is a historic Belle Époque hotel steps from Nice's old town. The expansive all-white interior makes for a pleasant contrast to the bustling boulevard outside. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
The Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat sits on 17 acres overlooking the Med. Choose between traditional rooms or a new wing of suites with private pools. Tour the hotel and learn more about the Côte d'Azur
Hotel Royal Riviera is perched on the St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula. The interiors are elegant, with lots of polished white marble, while outside there's a pool surrounded by palm trees. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
The 1920s hotel Palais de la Méditerranée is perfectly placed at the center of Nice. Its distinctive double tier of pillars faces an open-air pool with views over the busy beach. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
Monte Carlo's Hôtel de Paris is the place to live out your James Bond fantasies. Don your tuxedo and hit the hotel's casino. The opulent guest rooms are done up in Louis XV style. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
The Château de la Chèvre d'Or in Èze is like a tiny village in a fairy tale, with winding cobblestone paths leading to the stylish guest rooms. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
Château Eza is a small hotel with traditional decor that clings to the edge of a cliff in the town of Èze. The views of the Côte d'Azur are breathtaking. Tour the hotel and learn more about Côte d'Azur travel.
The bar at the Plaza Athénée, like the hotel, plays home-away-from-home to the international fashion pack, creating pouty mayhem during the fashion shows.