Забавные развлечения (на Французской Ривьере)

There are many fun things to do while visiting the французская Ривьера, and if you’re looking for ideas, this guide will fill you in on the very best places and activities. Here are our favorites:

Attend an Event or Festival

Есть всегда events happening on Французская Ривьера. From special events like black-tie gala dinners, to arts festivals, to sporting events, and music festivals, no matter when you’re visiting, your trip is almost guaranteed to coincide with several exciting world-class events.

Check our events guides and calendar to see what to attend while you’re here. Also check out local theaters, comedy clubs, etc. Your hotel concierge will have suggestions.

Go Sightseeing and Shopping

Sight-seeing in the Old Towns is endlessly enjoyable. Dramatic, diverse, and picturesque, this area is home to numerous ‘villages perchés’; ancient hillside towns packed with thriving communities, where secluded luxury blends with history. Such unique enclaves of inspiration indeed project an inimitable pull, ready to enchant and beguile the senses of those who come to explore.

These charming towns are filled with boutiques, souvenir-shops, arts-and-crafts galleries. Keep in mind that on Sundays most of the smaller boutiques are closed. The same goes for restaurants, which may also be closed Mondays. This guide to the most charming places & towns will get you started, or make a beeline to лучшие места для шопинга.

Go to a Market

Speaking of shopping, the French Riviera boasts some of the best markets in the world. It’s part of France’s curious charm that there is no market more perfect than the one you are strolling through at that very moment. There is always the fear that you will never see raspberries of such a deep fuchsia again or catch the very same scent of saucissons laced with garlic, fennel or Comte cheese.

Рынки в Старых городах Французской Ривьеры — это, по сути, бьющееся сердце каждого города. Это оживленные места, где местные жители получают свои ежедневные продукты и говорят «Бонжур!» своим соседям, в то время как восторженные туристы наблюдают, интересуясь повседневной деятельностью местных жителей, и пытаются уловить атмосферу повседневной жизни Ривьеры.

На рынках Французской Ривьеры можно увидеть и приобрести многое. От предметов искусства и ремесел, текстиля, антиквариата, изделий ручной работы из лаванды, цветов, свежих и сушеных фруктов, овощей и рыбы — вы можете найти практически все, что только сможете себе представить.

Here’s a list of the flea & antique markets where you can find unique pieces, and another list of the best markets on the French Riviera, including food, flower and crafts markets.

Tour the Gardens

The French Riviera is filled with some of the world’s most impressive gardens and parks — there are some 80 gardens and parks open to the public. Matisse and Van Gogh found inspiration in these gardens, as did Jean Cocteau, Coco Chanel and Somerset Maugham. Families such as the Rothschilds and the Vanderbilts employed dozens of gardeners to nurture their exotic plants, imported from around the world. And now it’s you who gets to enjoy them.

Plenty of the Côte d’Azur’s gardens provide the chance to explore adjoining historic private villas. Вилла Эфрусси де Ротшильд is the most famous one, with its nine themed gardens, fountains and sculptures. Other unmissables include Renoir’s former home and studio in Кань-сюр-Мер (the painter fell under the spell of the olive trees of the Domaine des Collettes and moved there in 1907) and the garden of Château de la Napoule, an often unheralded gem that clings to the shore in Эстерель. Bought in 1918 by the American Henry Clews, its garden alternates English and French styles, with a soupçon of Venetian, Roman and even Moorish influence thrown in for good measure.

If you’re going to be in Monaco, make sure to read through our guide to Monaco’s parks & gardens.

See Some Famous Art

It is no secret that the evocative Cote d’Azur has long been a big draw for artists, resulting in masterpieces that have changed the face of art as we know it. These favored haunts have aroused such passionate vision thanks to the peerless blue waters and vivid sunsets, a fact easy to appreciate when watching the exquisite light flicker across the undulating coastline. 

Art enthusiasts will be delighted by the unparalleled history, the many art galleries, and the exhibits in every city and town. The French Riviera has a long history of being home to masters in art, design, and architecture. Picasso left his mark, as did Chagall, Corbusier and many others.

Ознакомьтесь с нашими руководствами по лучшие художественные музеи Французской Ривьеры, и where to see art in Monaco. Museums in France are typically closed either Mondays or Tuesdays. If you’re planning on doing a fair amount of sightseeing, you can visit 180 attractions on the French Riviera with the Côte d’Azur Card (€45 for a 3-day adult pass; €72 for a 6-day adult pass). The pass includes access to museums as well as kayak rentals and guided cruise tours around the coast.

Visit the Seaside (Even in the Winter!)

The French Riviera is known for its beaches, views, picture-perfect water, yachts, and as a playground for the wealthy. Этотот place for the world’s elite to rub shoulders every summer. The ports glitter with superyachts. Craggy cliffs jut over a turquoise sea, forming the French Riviera’s famously rocky coastline.

Наслаждайтесь Каннами с их белыми песчаными пляжами и отправляйтесь в Nice, Монако или Ментон с их каменистыми пляжами, если вы не хотите, чтобы песок попал вам в обувь. Прогулка по набережной Круазетт в Каннах и Английской набережной в Nice предлагает простое удовольствие. Проведите день и полюбуйтесь закатом с частного пляжа.

Note that most of the private beaches shut their doors come October, packing up for the season. Thirty beaches across the Côte d’Azur, however, remain open year-round. This includes Plage Beau RivageиBlue Beachвдоль Английской набережной в Nice, а также L’ÉcrinиPlage Goëland on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes. See our гид по лучшим пляжам.

Take some time to visit the ports and look at the superyachts or charter a yacht and have a decadent yachting experience. The French Riviera is home to over 50% of the world’s superyacht fleet. While 90% of all superyachts have visited the region’s coast at least once in their lifetime.

Ознакомьтесь с нашим руководством по климат, погода и когда посетить Французскую Ривьеру.

Have a Gastronomic Experience

Incredible local food and wine are always part of the experience in the French Riviera. With more than its fair share of Michelin-starred restaurants plus a variety of homegrown dishes, the Côte d’Azur is a great place for both fine dining and rustic fare while overlooking the Mediterranean.

Насладитесь бокалом розового вина и блюдами местной кухни на улице Кур Салея в Nice . (Check out our guide to the блюда для гурманов, которыми славится Nice.) Or have a glass of champagne in one of the luxurious cafés in Monte Carlo.

Если вы предпочитаете есть на ходу, на местных рынках каждый день продаются свежие местные продукты, такие как фрукты, овощи и цветы. Местные анчоусы, оливки, мед, травы и специи легко найти, а местные сыры и багеты есть в каждой пекарне. Ознакомьтесь с нашим путеводитель по лучшим рынкам.

А если вы увлекаетесь вином (а кто нет?!), на склонах холмов за набережной есть около 80 виноградников, из которых производят одни из самых ценных бутылок во Франции. Забудьте о Напе! Франция — настоящий эпицентр виноделия и лучшее место в мире для посещения виноделен.

Get Into Nature

If you’re a fan of hiking and nature, you’ve come to the right place. The French Riviera conjures up images of sand and pebble beaches, plush beach mattresses, long seaside promenades, bright blues of sea and sky, yellows and gold of sun and cliffs… Rarely do we think of mountain ranges and outdoor activities when dreaming of the French Côte d’Azur, but this region has some of the most spectacular hiking available.

Ознакомьтесь с нашими руководствами по the best nature hikes и best seaside walking trails на Французской Ривьере.

Not into hiking? Then put the top down and go for a drive along the “Corniche de l’Estérel” coastal road between Канны и St Raphael and let the Esterel Mountains cast their fiery spell on you. The range’s volcanic pikes rise out of the sea like pointed fingers in a dash of brick red colors. Their burned red colors contrast against the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea. Their sharp, tormented peaks rage against the calmness of the sea. Stop at one of the seaside restaurants and enjoy lunch with the Mediterranean seawater lapping at your feet.