Mediterranean coast - Travel Tips France

The Mediterranean coast stretches from the eastern tip of the Pyrenees through Provence to the Côte d’Azur and the Alps. So many options and possibilities! You will find beautiful colored harbor towns at the coastal side, as well as the famous seaside towns such as Nice, St Tropez and Cannes. Besides the sunny beaches and the sea, there are also great places in the countryside of this department. For example, the city of Carcassonne, an awesome fortified city where you really go back in time.

DEPARTMENTS

Alpes-Maritimes

A unique combination of both sea and mountains. You will also find cities such as Nice, Monaco and Cannes here.

Aude

A department with an incredibly rich history. In this region, for example, lies Carcasonne, a cool medieval city.

Gard

The Cevennes, the cooling rivers, the beautiful old towns and the sea a stone’s throw away: an ideal vacation spot.

Bouches-du-Rhône

A versatile holiday destination with historic cities, super beautiful nature and of course sun, sea and beach.

Hérault

The Hérault has a lot to offer with the beautiful sunny weather, wonderful beach and beautiful surroundings.

Var

The famous seaside resorts such as Saint Tropez and St. Maxime can be found here. Inland the Var is bordered by the Gorges Du Verdon.

Pyrénées Orientales

A rich Catalan history, nice seaside resorts with beaches and beautiful nature in the inlands.

THE BEST ACTIVITIES

Visit Carcassonne, a fortified town in the South of France

What to do at Hyeres

CANNES

A luxury port city with large boats, beaches and boulevards. The film festival takes place every year.

NICE

From history and culture to events and nature. Nice has also an ideal location right on the beach.

MONACO

Walk through the old parts of the fortress city of Monaco-Ville with its orange-pink characteristic buildings.

Èze

This medieval village is known for its beautiful view: it is built on a cliff of more than 400 meters high.

Sète

Sète has one of the largest fishing ports in France. a bit away from Venice through its many canals and bridges.

Narbonne

Narbonne has many ancient remains. The nearby tower gives a wonderful view of the city.

HYÈRES

Mainly known for its peninsula and nearby island. The area has beautiful beaches with clear sea water.

SAINT-TROPEZ

A luxury seaside resort where well-known and rich people dock in the harbor with their yachts and expensive items in the summer.

Marseille

The old remains of this city are visible in the city itself and the many museums that are focused on showing history.

AGDE

An ancient Greek city with a rich history. In the old center you can find many nice shops and restaurants.

PERPIGNAN

The city is close to the sea and has a rich Catalan history. Because of its location, this is an ideal holiday destination.

Montpellier

In addition to being young and bustling, Montpellier has a historic center with many nice streets and shops.