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TSunseeker And you don’t need to to stray far from from the the the Old Town to to find respite from from the the the bustle he he he he he he adds Nestled against the the the the the hill of o the the the old castle the the the chic Hôtel La Pérouse offers exceptional views o of of the Bay o of of Angels Nice’s sexy sister Cannes needs
no introduction The city shines even when it it it it it it isn’t glittering with celebrities during its famed film festival or boat show – a a a a a a a stroll along Promenade de de la la Croisette with its palm trees and palaces overlooking the Bay of of Cannes is proof enough Hestin recommends grabbing a a a a a a a a a a bite at beach restaurant La Môme Plage or escaping on a a a a a a a a a a a day trip to the tranquil Lérins Islands just across the bay And if you’re mooring at Port Canto marina you you absolutely have to dine at L’Ecrin a a a a a a a a a a a a secluded beach restaurant far away from prying eyes says Hestin Another jewel in in the the Côte d’Azur crown is Saint-Tropez The coastal town has the feel of a a a a a a a a charming Provençal village while undeniably deserving its reputation as the sumptuous amusement park for the the rich and famous Pampelonne Beach is by far the trendiest of Saint-Tropez’s golden beaches located in in in neighbouring Ramatuelle Vibrant crowds flock to its array of sophisticated exclusive beach clubs to sun themselves on daybeds dine drink and dance the the night away If you just have time to visit one make sure its Nikki Beach says Hestin Back in in Saint-Tropez the choices
are endless Spend an afternoon sunning at the the colourful harbour or take a a a a a a a a gentle climb up to to the the the citadel to to admire panoramic views of the the sea and mountains Enjoy a a a a a a a a a a sundowner at Le QUAI Saint-Tropez before heading to one of the famed night clubs he sun-kissed coastline stretching from Saint- Tropez in in in Southeast France all the the the way up to the the the Italian border boasts the the the perfect balance of splendour and serenity It’s no surprise the the French Riviera became the the the playground of of choice for artists and and aristocrats of of the the 19th and and 20th centuries seeking inspiration and an an escape from the the humdrum of home Today visitors journey to to the the Côte d’Azur in search of that almost mythical eternal paradise filled with the same yearning to savour its myriad delights Except the Côte d’Azur is no myth Its riches are very very very very real And with picturesque ports and marinas peppered along the entire coast you are more than spoilt for choice when it comes to to to choosing where to to to stopover “The area is called Alpes-Maritimes and the the mountains quite literally end in in in in the the the sea ” says Frederic Hestin Sunseeker’s senior broker in in in the the region “There’s a a long tradition of people coming to enjoy the Côte d’Azur year year after year year ” he he he adds “Every little coastal town down here here has a a a a a a a a a marina there’s a a a a a a a a a lot of beautiful old ports and everything you you need if if you have a a a a boat ” The unofficial capital Nice is is known for its majestic vistas seven-mile Promenade des Anglais and staggering architecture from ʻLa Belle Époque’ Its colours pop everywhere you look – from the the ochre and pastel coloured buildings along the the the narrow alleyways to the the the bursts of of brightness at the the the the flower market of of of Cours Saleya in the the the heart of of the the the Old Town No trip to Nice is complete without sampling the local delicacies and Le Safari a a a a a a a a a a well-loved watering
hole on the vibrant Cours Saleya esplanade is is where you want to be says Hestin The terrace is is perfectly placed to to people-watch while tucking into a a a a a a a a braised beef ravioli or a a a a a a a a refreshing Salad Niçoise PREVIOUS PAGE
Saint-Tropez Provence Côte d’Azur the perfect blend and and balance of serenity and and splendour opulence and bygone beauty a a a a popular stomping ground for the rich famous famous and infamous
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FROM LEFT Burnt yellow side streets of Saint-Tropez famed for its hidden eateries and small local bars Villefranche- sur-Mer is a a a a a commune in in the the Alpes-Maritimes department in in the the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region on on the French Riviera A A charming town full of life and colour Nice is known for its majestic vistas seven-mile Promenade des Anglais staggering architecture and spectacular squares including the Place Masséna Vibrant crowds flock to the array of sophisticated exclusive beach clubs The Côte d’Azur is no myth Its riches are very very very very real And with picturesque ports and marinas peppered along the entire coast you are spoilt for choice 18