The French Riviera or Côte d’Azure has long been the playground of the rich and famous. However, far from the “bling” of Monaco there are also picturesque villages, quiet beaches, fantastic food, and more art and history than you can shake a stick at. The clarity and softness of the light have attracted numerous artists over the years, including Picasso who lived in
Antibes, and Cezanne who was born and lived in
Aix-en-Provence. Take the opportunity to visit
Cezanne’s studio in Aix-en-Provence if you’re visiting this historic university city. The
Picasso Museum in the seaside resort of Antibes has a fine collection of this artist’s work.
Nice, “la belle”, is a city full of life and character, from the narrow streets of the medieval old town, to its pretty port and the long stretch of the seafront, known as the “promenade des Anglais” after the earliest holidaymakers. It, too, has several noteworthy museums, such as the
Chagall Museum, and the
Matisse Museum.
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