I've Lived in France for 10+ Years-These Are My Favorite Places to Visit on the French Riviera

"After more than a decade living and traveling throughout the south of France, I'm still constantly discovering new beaches, tiny towns hiding in the shadow of ritzy resorts, and hiking trails linking the string of medieval villages dotting the Vallée des Merveilles (Valley of Wonders). Every summer, the French Riviera (or Côte d'Azur) swells with travelers who fill the beaches in Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez,"

"Every summer, the French Riviera (or Côte d'Azur) swells with travelers who fill the beaches in Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, but there's plenty more to see after you've strolled Boulevard de la Croisette and trekked to the hilltop village of Èze. From car-free islands to beautiful towns built 2,000 years ago by the Romans, here's where to go if you want to get off the beaten path and discover a local side of the French Riviera."

More than a decade of living and traveling throughout the south of France yields constant discoveries of new beaches, tiny towns hidden in the shadow of ritzy resorts, and hiking trails that link strings of medieval villages in the Vallée des Merveilles. Each summer the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) swells with travelers who fill the beaches in Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez, but many lesser-known places remain beyond the crowded promenades and hilltop villages like Èze. Car-free islands and towns built by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago offer authentic, local experiences for those seeking off-the-beaten-path exploration.

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