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Places to see in ( Nice - France ) Villefranche sur Mer

Places to see in ( Nice - France ) Villefranche sur Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a very picturesque Medieval beach village on the Mediterranean coast just a few km east of Nice. Once a fishing village and deep-water harbor, Villefranche retains its pastel colored buildings and narrow streets, along with long sandy beaches, terrace cafés and restaurants and an active yacht basin.

From the main road above, you can look down across the red tile roofs of the old town, with the distinctive church and bell tower in the center. Like the medieval villages of the back country, the narrow cobblestone and bricked streets slope steeply down (in this case towards the sea) or traverse along the slope, with vaulted passages beneath the houses. There's quite a medieval feeling here, with just the many little restaurants to remind you you're in tourist country. There are also quiet little squares, like the Place Félix Poullan beside the church, and the Place de l'Eglise just below, with a bench circling a beautiful big tree.

The most extreme example we've seen anywhere of a vaulted passage is the Rue Obscura, a street about a block in from the seafront that's completely covered for about half its length. Lighted only by white, wire-gridded lamps in the roof, the obscure street reminds you of the days when the town's population sheltered here from bombardments. Cross streets open out onto the sunny upper village or the even brighter seafront below.

The focal point of Villefranche-sur-Mer is the quai, where a line of terrace café-restaurants face the yacht harbor and out across the blue Mediterranean, backed the lovely village houses. Villefranche was once a fishing village attached to the town of Nice, and you can sometimes see some of the little pointu fishing boats in the harbor. Robert De Niro sat at one of these cafés, as Sam in the movie Ronin (1998), amidst action and car chases across the South of France.

The 16th-century military fortress, Citadelle Saint-Elme, sits at the south edge of Villefranche-sur-Mer, in easy walking distance from the port. The citadel was built in 1557 to protect the this port as well as the towns along this part of the Mediterranean. The fortress worked in conjunction with Fort Mont Alban (on the hilltop between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Nice), a defensive tower at Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and the military battery at Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Citadelle Saint-Elme was occupied by the famous French mountain troups, Chasseurs Alpins until 1958. The site now hosts the Town Hall (Mairie) and some museums. Entry to the site is free, to walk around the fortified interior, visit the museums, and a very nice and shady park.

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5 Top-Rated Day Trips from Cannes, France | Europe Day Tours Guide

5 Top-Rated Day Trips from Cannes, Europe.

The area around Cannes boasts spectacular natural scenery and several picturesque villages that are well worth visiting. Those who appreciate nature will enjoy the Estérel Mountains, while the Iles de Lérins island group is another beautiful Mediterranean destination with interesting historical monuments. For those seeking a classic French Riviera experience, Antibes delights tourists with its sandy beaches and a lively resort ambience, especially in summer.

Beyond the most visited attractions are alluring off-the-beaten-path sights. The lesser-known beach resorts of Fréjus, Saint-Raphaël, Théoule-sur-Mer, and Mandelieu-La-Napoule offer a slow-paced and relaxing vacation experience. Only 18 kilometers from Cannes, the town of Grasse has a mild climate year-round and is famous for its perfumes. Other gems are the little village of Vallauris with its wonderful Picasso Museum inside the former chapel of a 12th-century monastic abbey and the ancient village perché of Biot, a charming medieval hilltop village. Let's see five day trips from Canner, France.

1. Estérel Mountains
2. Iles de Lérins
3. Antibes
4. Fréjus
5. Saint-Raphaël

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Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa, Theoule-sur-Mer, France

Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa, Theoule-sur-Mer, France
47 Avenue De Miramar, Theoule-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, 06590, France
Theoule-sur-Mer beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants, spa
Free buffet breakfast and WiFi

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Discover Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel on French Riviera | Voyage Privé

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In a privileged location on the coast this luxurious hotel offers 5* Riviera Chic at its finest. From a lofty perch above the Corniche d’Or, the Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa’s balconies and terraces tumble down to a discreet private beach.

The outdoor pool has spectacular sea views, and the tranquil gardens are scattered with huge Balinese style daybeds, where you can enjoy spa treatments, cocktails or just relaxing with a good book.

Théoule-sur-Mer is an exclusive seaside resort 30 minutes from Cannes. The surrounding area is a glamorous haven of upmarket restaurants, designer shops and some stunning natural scenery.

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Places to see in ( La Grande Motte - France )

Places to see in ( La Grande Motte - France )

La Grande-Motte is a commune in the Hérault département in Occitanie in southern France. It is a popular seaside resort and port, built in the 1960s and 1970s. La Grande-Motte is characterized by homogeneous architecture; many of the prominent buildings are pyramidal in form. With 2 million tourists per year it is one of the favorite resorts of the French.

The resort town of La Grande Motte was largely built between 1960 and 1975 on virgin beachfront dunes, and is artificially irrigated to create a green, environment. The architect of the project, Jean Balladur, drew inspiration from pre-Columbian pyramids such as Teotihuacan, Mexico; and from modernist architecture in Brazil, especially the work of architect Oscar Niemeyer. Balladur developed the master plan for the seaside resort on a site of 750 hectares comprising 450 hectares of land and 300 hectares of wetland. The plan included principles for settlement, with guidelines for each plot, including zones for camping, a town centre, a marina, and a city park. The landscaper Pierre Pillet collaborated on the project, selecting plant species that were tolerant of the marine climate. Jean Balladur imagined a green city.

Parking was placed no more than 600 meters away from the beach, to allow visitors to walk there, but keeping all development away from the beach itself. The project incorporated large open spaces surrounding the main buildings. Squares and parks, and sports and leisure services were also planned for the new city. Public and private beaches, the marina and water sports facilities complement the design. The Palais de Congrès (conference centre), a casino and the church of St. Augustine are also key elements.

Established in 1967, the seaside resort of La Grande-Motte boasts a typical modern architecture of this period with its pyramid-shaped buildings. Lined with beautiful beaches of fine sand, the resort also offers to holidaymakers numerous leisure and sports activities.

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Nice, French riviera (Cote D'Azur)

This is video from my trip to Nice. I visited also Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphael, Cannes, Monaco, and San Remo (Italy). My trip took place in June 6th-15th, 2016.