Holiday apartments and houses in Côte d'Azur

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Highlights on the cosmopolitan beach resort Côte d'Azur

No matter where you rent your traditional holiday home or cosy luxury holiday apartment on the Côte d'Azur in southern France, you will have numerous sights right at your doorstep. The azure blue sea is always part of this breathtakingly beautiful cultural landscape. Many of the towns and cities owe their origins to small fishing settlements. Saint-Tropez or Antibes were white spots on tourist maps at the beginning of the 20th century. It suddenly became famous in the fifties when numerous artists and actors discovered the place for themselves. The largest sandy beach along the entire coast, Baie de Pampelonne, and the marina made the place a meeting point for stars. Antibes also evolved from a fishing village to one of the largest yacht harbours of the deep blue Mediterranean, where super and mega yachts of millionaires and billionaires bob alongside simple sailing boats. Nice is the fifth-largest city in France and, after Marseille, the second-largest on the Riviera. It is a pleasure to stroll through the well-preserved old town around the charming harbour and through the countless alleys. Numerous villas, palaces and baroque churches alternate. The Museum of Fine Arts features works from the Impressionist, Rococo and Mannerist periods. A special museum is dedicated to the painter Henri Matisse. It is located in a 17th-century Genoese city residence. The painter spent a large part of his cultural life in Nice, which influenced him greatly. Only a few kilometres to the north is the small but fine principality of Monaco, where the old and new (money-)nobility resides. The world's most famous casino is located at Place du Casino, along with the no less famous Hôtel de Paris and the opera house from the late 1800s. Those who love the sea should not miss a visit to the Oceanographic Museum. Marine researcher Jacques-Yves Cousteau (the one with the bright red woolly hat) was one of the museum's directors. Between Nice and the principality is the picturesque Cap Ferrat. The peninsula covered with pine and palm trees is considered one of the best residential areas on the Riviera. Paloma Beach is ideal for swimming, and the park-like streets between magnificent villas and gardens are perfect for leisurely strolls. One of the most beautiful gardens on the entire coast can be found at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Museum. Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild had the palazzo built at the beginning of the 1900s. The palace served as a backdrop for the James Bond film "Never Say Never Again" with Sean Connery, among other things. A few kilometres further in the direction of Italy is Menton. The pastel-coloured facades of the houses already convey an Italian flair. The enchanting sandy beach with its bays is a place for connoisseurs, as Menton is much quieter than many other places on the French Riviera. The same goes for the region around the small town of Fréjus. In 1913, aviation pioneer Roland Garros took off from here for his first flight across the Mediterranean. Finally, Cannes should not go unmentioned, as it hosts the annual International Film Festival. The red carpet sees everyone who has rank and name in the film world. Strolling along the palm tree-lined Promenade Boulevard de la Croisette is a wonderful way to take in the jet-set life, watch the unique southern ease and enjoy your time. In the hinterland of the French Riviera rise the Alpes Maritimes. The Maritime Alps rise to almost 3,300 metres above sea level. On a clear day, you can enjoy views across the expanse of the Mediterranean from there. In the Alpes Maritimes, you will find peace and quiet after exciting days on the lively coast. Long-distance hiking trails invite you to extensive tours. Long-distance hiking trails connect the Italian and French Maritime Alps via historic mule tracks. Bearded vultures and golden eagles circle above you. Crystal-clear mountain streams splash on the slopes. A large part of these Alps is protected. The Esterel is a mountain range in France, located between Cannes and Saint-Raphaël on the Côte d'Azur. It is a popular hiking area. The highest elevation is Mont Vinaigre at 614 metres and is definitely worth a trip.