4 May 2012

Five Places to See in The French Riviera During Monaco Grand Prix



Do you want to know the most beautiful places on the French coast to visit before the start of the Monaco Grand Prix? We will list the 7 most famous landscapes in the world that have made the French Riviera an icon of beauty and glamor.

Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco is one of the most popular panoramas in the world. Squeezed between the sea and the mountains, skyscrapers are reaching out in the sky reflecting the colors in their crystal glass walls.

The bay of Cannes. Have you ever heard of Le Suquet and the Place de la Castre? Well, then you know where to go to contemplate the view. It is one of the best places for admiring the sunset.

Harbor of Cannes. You have to stand in line if you want to admire the beautiful yachts and sailboats anchored In the Vieux Port and the Port Pierre Canto. Some owners open the doors and reveal the candid and luxurious interiors of their yachts.

Les Gorges du Verdon: They are the majestic gorges that the river dug on its way to Castellane. It’s a sort of a Grand Canyon excavated in the limestone and covered in vegetation with an extraordinary light.

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: A dream peninsula , bordered with paths that make you admire both sides. Contemplate the panoramic view of villages and towns that extends all the way to the Italy.

Eze: Whether you want to admire it from the sea or by walking around it, this medieval village will give you one of the most evocative images of the trip. It’s a little gem overlooking the sea surrounded by a rich vegetation of pine and olive trees, well known for its artisan shops and art galleries.

Grasse:
Known as the world capital of perfume, Grasse carries this name with elegance. Surrounded with a gardens of roses and jasmine. It’s about 20 minutes from Cannes. Napoleon, Pauline Borghese and Queen Victoria had holiday residences here.

Sault: Village located between Vaucluse and the Terreprovence Lure mountains and it is one of the French locations protected by UNESCO. It’s an old medieval town with a great charm perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley of Sault.

Roussillon:
Everything seems to be painted in red, from the walls of the houses to the mountains. It is the ocher color.

Arles is a cultural treasure chest, surrounded by spectacular landscapes. Phoenicians mentioned it and the Romans, who built one of the best-preserved amphitheaters, inhabited it. Arles was Van Gogh’s refuge and he also painted it.

Renting a car is the best way to explore the French Riviera.
It’s essential to have a car for driving around.
If you are not coming with your own, it is advisable to hire one directly at the airport www.carhire-niceairport.com.

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