{"id":5508,"date":"2019-06-10T11:50:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-10T15:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/?p=5508"},"modified":"2024-04-24T16:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T15:23:05","slug":"the-jet-set-french-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/the-jet-set-french-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the jet set on the French Riviera"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you have been before or not, there is a reassuring sense of nostalgia when it comes to vacationing in the South of France. Sweeping golden beaches, charming ch\u00e2teauxs and picturesque coastal towns have long attracted bohemians, artists and hedonists alike.<\/p>\n

On our French Heritage trip, delve into this sun-soaked part of Europe and discover more about a region still revered by visitors and locals alike. Here are some of our favourite highlights.<\/p>\n

1) Explore the coastal town of Nice<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Lina White on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

A trip to the glamorous French Riviera would not be complete without a visit to the elegant city of Nice. Founded by the Greeks, its winding, age-old streets have attracted artists such as Henri Matisse who resided there, Renoir, Chagall and Arman, who all were inspired by its coastline. It was also once the home of Pablo Picasso and author F.Scott Fitzgerald. While here make sure you head to the city\u2019s old town and on to Cours Saleya, famous for its fresh market, bistros and boutiques.<\/p>\n

2) Visit a perfumery in C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/h2>\n

With fashionable past guests including designer Coco Chanel and actresses Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot, the chic C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur screams elegance. A health retreat in the 18th century, it has been the chosen retreat for aristocrats, artists and celebrities for centuries. Make like the jet set yourself as you cruise along its coastal roads to a perfumery, where you\u2019ll unlock the secrets of the world-famous perfume industry.<\/p>\n

3) Formula One and the Royal Palace in Monaco<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

Small but mighty, what Monaco lacks in size, it more than makes up for in glamor. It may be the world\u2019s second-smallest country, but its yacht-filled harbor, glitzy visitors and beautiful coastal views, make it a must-see. Act like you\u2019re heading to the Paddock Club as you enjoy a drive along part of the Grand Prix circuit here. Also, make sure you head to the city\u2019s beautiful old town and see the Royal Palace and Monaco Cathedral, which houses the tomb of Princess Grace.<\/p>\n

4) Explore historic Avignon<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by Patrick Boucher on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

The original residence of the pope in the 14th century, the pretty medieval city of Avignon has plenty of history to discover. See the Pont Saint-B\u00e9n\u00e9zet, otherwise known as Pont d’Avignon and pass the medieval battlements to delve into the city\u2019s ecclesiastical history at the Papal Palace.<\/p>\n

5) Visit the ancient Pont du Gard<\/h2>\n

See the ancient three-tiered Roman bridge of Pont du Gard that crosses the Gardon River. Built in the first century AD and 48.8 metres high, it was the highest bridge in the Roman empire.<\/p>\n

6) Follow in the footsteps of Van Gough in Arles<\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Photo by LoboStudio Hamburg on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI would rather die of passion than boredom,\u201d or so said acclaimed artist Vincent Van Gogh. Walk in the footsteps that inspired his passion as you explore pretty Arles with its colourful buildings, roman treasures and churches. Van Gogh painted over 200 works around the town, including Restaurant Carrel and Bridge of Langlois.<\/p>\n

See these beautiful locations in person on our French Heritage trip.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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