Make a vacation rental on the Cote d'Azur your home away from home on France's Mediterranean coast. The region from Cannes eastward to the Italian border is often referred to as the French Riviera, and features sunny beaches, chic resorts, fine dining, lively nightlife, art galleries and museums.
In area's largest city, Nice, guests of French Riviera vacation rentals can rent water sports equipment and attend regattas, horseracing, theatre, and festivals. Guests of Cote d'Azur vacation rentals will find impressive art collections at the Musee du Matisse, Musee Marc Chagall and the Musee des Beaux-Arts. Visitors can reach Alpine ski resorts in just two hours.
The elegant resort town of Cannes is known for its film festival, which draws throngs of journalists, celebrities and star-watchers each May. Guests of Cote d'Azur vacation rentals can stroll down the La Croisette promenade, lined with palm trees, beaches and boutiques, or visit the casinos. The beaches here are sandy, but most are reserved for the use of the resort guests. However, there are public beaches in area between Plages du Midi and Plages de la Bocca.
Located in the hills above Cannes, Grasse offers spectacular views of the coastline. Grasse is home to more than 30 perfumeries, several of which offer free tours, and the Musée Internationale de la Parfumerie, where guests of French Riviera vacation rentals can learn more about the perfume industry. The town also has a museum dedicated to Jean-Honore Fragonard, who was born in Grasses. The Cathedrale de Notre Dame-du-Puy is home to three paintings by Rubens, and the Hotel de Ville was once a bishop's palace.
