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1. Cannes

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Cannes is a small resort town on the French Riviera, easily reached by train or bus from the nearby towns of Nice and Antibes. It is a festival town, perhaps most famous for the Cannes Film Festival in May that helps add even more glitz and glamour to the region. Packed with the rich and famous throughout summer, it is also a good place to get involved in a litt... more »

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2. Nice

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Capital and ‘Queen’ of the Cote d’Azur region of French Riviera, Nice is situated on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is the quintessential European beach vacation destination. Famous for it’s long summers, great weather, beautiful beaches and amazing blue waters, it is only a short train or bus ride from other Riviera destinations ... more »

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3. Beaches - Nice

   To the surprise of many, a lot of the beaches in the Nice are made up of wide, rounded pebbles. For those more accustomed to the sand beaches of Bondi, Durbin and California, it takes a little bit of getting used to. The upside of course is that you probably won’t get pebbles in your hair, cracks or crevices. The Mediterranean Sea is often a spectacular azure blue on sunny days and duri... more »

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4. Fragonard Perfumeries, France

   by – Curtis71 Fragonard is an exclusive perfume manufacturer whose products can only be purchased in France and a few select stores outside the country. The Fragonard Perfumerie tour proves very interesting for people who like to know how things are made and where they come from. Learning what flowers, animals and other things the perfumes’ and co... more »

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5. Monaco

   Capital: Monaco-ville Currency: Euro Language: French, Italian and English are widely understood. Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Monaco > Monaco is synonymous with glitz, glamor, Monte Carlo Casinos, Formula One race cars and the lifestyles of the rich and famous. The tiny Principality on the Mediterranean coast of France is simply spectacular and just oozes the ... more »

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6. Sports and Activities - Nice

   The Promenade d’Anglaise, the main street that follows the waterfront along the entire bay of Nice, is also home to a wide pedestrian lane filled with joggers, cyclists and roller blading locals as well as those who have traveled from all over Europe to enjoy the Riviera sun . There are a lot of mountain bike hire stores in the city while roller blades are also ... more »

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7. Views - Nice

   A stroll to the top of the headland in Nice is almost a must for anyone who has traveled to the city by the sea. It’s well worth the walk (or cheat and take the elevator) for fantastic views of the entire bay and town. The headland is also home to some nice parks, waterfalls, cafes and the foundations of an ancient chateau. The midday tradition of firing off a canon should not alarm anyone visiting.

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