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Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Experience a quieter, less-developed side of the Côte d\'Azur in this old-world fishing village, which offers a variety of coastal sightseeing and activities.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks.

Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks.

Eat fresh local produce, gaze across the city to the sea and learn about the local heritage in the historic heart of Marseille, one of France’s oldest harbours.

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.

Stroll around this attractive port from where you can catch a ferry to the landscape and cities of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica.

Along the Moselle River, this convivial town is known for its art heritage and colorful flora. 

Stroll around this attractive port from where you can catch a ferry to the landscape and cities of the French Mediterranean island of Corsica.

Because of its colourful architecture, the warm climate and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal town is a favourite holiday destination of many celebrities and tourists. Nice is known for its azure sea and the all-year-round sunny climate. This city of two million on the French Riviera has a cosmopolitan beaches and a relaxed lifestyle – perfect for that refined getaway.

With a thriving port on one side and a sandy beach backed with restaurants and bars on the other, this thin strip of land is a highlight near Toulon.  

Relax in the sun on a thin strip of sand in Cannes, away from the glitz of shopping and being seen in this famous resort city.

Hike, paddle, or simply sit and gaze upon the incredible white limestone cliffs, inlets and coves that have inspired many of France’s greatest artists.

See modern navy ships, learn about the city’s maritime history and explore nearby islands when you visit Toulon’s harbor area.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Watch a light show in the extraordinary gardens. Enter the huge château to see its artworks and learn about its medieval past.

World famous for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, the city is popular for its beaches, luxury hotels and for star-spotting, what with all the celebrities who flock here.

Embark on a forest adventure, spend fun-filled days on a beach and experience Basque cuisine at this town in southwest France.

This stylish French coastal city is famous for its blend of laid-back beaches, surfing culture, elegant architecture and excellent dining scene.

Appreciate Mediterranean beaches, Alpine skiing, fine wines and cheeses, and some of the world’s most celebrated cities in this Western European country.