Missed Jewels on the French Riviera

Photo of Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat by ellevalentine

mymelange.net posted an interesting selection of small towns to visit on the Cote d'Azur.

You’ve seen the gorgeous pictures of the French Riviera, boasting its lofty cliffs that overlook the sparkling blue water and the many yachts and sailboats that visit the ports each year.  To say the least, the French Riviera is breathtaking.  It is one of the most well-known resort areas and coastal regions in the world.

The sailboats and yachts are proof of this as their sterns’ reveal the names of their home, which come from all over the world!  The mild-climate and colorful landscape have made the French Riviera a popular vacation destination.  Year-round, tourists visit the famous towns along the coastline—Nice, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Cannes—and indulge in the lush beaches, museums, and overall glamour of the area.  However, there is more to the French Riviera.  Charming small towns and villages in the hillside are just beckoning you to explore.  Check out these six tiny towns of the French Riviera!

1. Beaulieu-sur-Mer
2. Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat
3. Vence
4. Eze
5. Peillon
6. La Turbie

To read more: Six Tiny Towns on the French Riviera

It is so easy to miss these little jewels so take some time out to add these tiny towns to your holiday itinerary. Have you some suggestions of other places to visit that are not on most people's itineraries? Add to comments below please.

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