French Riviera travel guide

Articles about the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), from Saint-Tropez and Cannes to Nice, Monaco and Menton: when to go and which festivals to catch, what to eat and drink, how a day on a yacht works, and where to go on a day trip — written to help you plan, with links to what's actually on.

The Opéra de Monte-Carlo lit up at night above the sea, with a jazz band playing on an outdoor terrace

Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival 2026: Programme, Dates and Tickets for the 20th Edition

Christmas market chalets with lights under palm trees on the French Riviera at dusk

Christmas Markets on the French Riviera 2026: Nice, Cannes, Antibes and Monaco

New Year's Eve fireworks over a bay on the French Riviera, with yachts on the water

New Year's Eve on the French Riviera 2026/27: Fireworks, Dinners and Cruises

Illustration: video art projections, a giant lattice head sculpture and a dancer on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice at dusk

OVNi Biennale in Nice 2026: Contemporary Art, Video Installations and Performance

Panoramic view of Monaco on the French Riviera.

Monaco and Èze in One Day from Nice or Cannes: Train, Bus or Guided Tour

Panoramic view of Cannes on the French Riviera.

Day Trips from Cannes: the 10 Best Trips by Train, Boat or Guided Tour

Panoramic view of Nice on the French Riviera.

Day Trips from Nice: the 10 Best Trips by Train, Bus or Guided Tour

Fruit and vegetable stalls at the Cours Saleya market in Nice

Food Tour in Nice and Antibes: A Self-Guided Market Route and the Best Guided Food Tours

A Provençal vineyard at sunset with rosé wine, two glasses, grapes, cheese and olives overlooking the Mediterranean coast.

When Is the Best Time to Go Wine Tasting on the French Riviera?

Terraced vineyard in autumn colours above the Mediterranean, with glasses of rosé and white wine on a table

Wine Tours from Cannes vs Nice: Provence or Bellet, Prices, Private or Group

Small licence-free motorboat anchored in a turquoise cove on the French Riviera

Licence-Free Boat Rental on the French Riviera: Rules, Where to Rent and Prices

Fashion boutique and accessories on a Mediterranean street in Saint-Tropez, with the harbour in the background

Grande Braderie in Saint-Tropez 2026: Shopping and Great Deals

The French Riviera in autumn, with Mediterranean coastal scenery in November

November on the French Riviera: events and trip ideas

Festive French Riviera promenade in December with lights, palm trees and yachts

December on the French Riviera: events and trip ideas

Sunny Mediterranean bay with yachts

Yacht or Catamaran on the French Riviera: Which Should You Choose?

Luxury yacht day on the French Riviera

A Day on a Yacht on the French Riviera: What to Bring and What to Expect

Yacht cruise along the French Riviera

5 Best Yacht Routes on the French Riviera: From Nice to Monaco

Yachts in a French Riviera bay at sunset

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Yacht on the French Riviera in 2026?

Yacht off the French Riviera coast at sunset

Sunset Yacht Cruise on the French Riviera: A Romantic Experience for Two

Autumn view of the French Riviera with wine, grapes and the Mediterranean Sea

October on the French Riviera: What to Do in Nice, Cannes, Antibes and Monaco

Best Local Wines on the French Riviera

Best Local Wines on the French Riviera: What to Try and Where to Buy

French Riviera Street Food

What to Try from French Riviera Street Food

Festivals on the French Riviera

The Best Festivals on the French Riviera by Season

City guides

Things to Do in Nice

Things to Do in Cannes

Things to Do in Monaco

Things to Do in Antibes

Things to Do in Saint-Tropez

Things to Do in Menton

Things to Do in Villefranche-sur-Mer

Plan your trip

What's on across the French Riviera

French Riviera tours & day trips

Wine Tours on the French Riviera

Boat & yacht rental on the French Riviera