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With seemingly endless sunny beaches, charming towns, glamorous yachts and celebrities galore, the French Riviera keeps the Belle Epoque alive. Most towns are best explored on foot, while a cheap and reliable rail network connects the cities and towns. Fabled destinations such as St-Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lure visitors to tread in Picasso, Matisse and Bizet's wake. Over a hundred museums and more than 150 galleries keep the artistic ambiance... more » With seemingly endless sunny beaches, charming towns, glamorous yachts and celebrities galore, the French Riviera keeps the Belle Epoque alive. Most towns are best explored on foot, while a cheap and reliable rail network connects the cities and towns. Fabled destinations such as St-Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat lure visitors to tread in Picasso, Matisse and Bizet's wake. Over a hundred museums and more than 150 galleries keep the artistic ambiance alive. « less
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Four Points by Sheraton Elysee Palace

Nov 20, 2009

This hotel is situated in a good location near the promenade. The breakfast was excellent. The room was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The...more

Le Grimaldi

4 of 5 stars
Sussex, New Jersey
Nov 20, 2009

The hotel is well placed for a visit to Nice if you are not wanting to stay on the Promenade. In a quiet street the hotel is in two halves, one on Rue Grimaldi the other on the adjacent street, which...more

Hotel Alexandra

5 of 5 stars
st paul, mn
Nov 20, 2009

We stayed for almost ten days and were incredibly impressed. The food was really outstanding (the moules frites were the best we've had), and Rachel - the owner and chef, and Didier at the front desk...more

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