The inconspicuous coastal town of Cagnes-sur-Mer tempts us with a renovated promenade and long beaches. However, the pearl of the town is in its hinterland – the medieval Haut-de-Cagnes, the Old Town, with Grimaldi Castle towering over the whole area. The famous artist, Auguste Renoir, had his home in the town.
Biot is a town that was dominated by pirates at the end of the 14th century – today it is famous primarily for its artistic ceramic products. The tiny Old Town is full of galleries, restaurants, and shops.
Port Grimaud, near Saint-Tropez, is the Venice of the French Riviera. The town, built on the water, is a bit kitsch, but it's still worth visiting. It’s best to rent an electric motor-boat and sail around the town.
Menton is a charming town directly bordering Italy that provides a nice break from the hustle and bustle of Monaco and Nice. It is known primarily for its annual Lemon Festival.
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is the village where Coco Chanel had her villa. The narrow streets of the Old Town lead up to an olive tree that is over a thousand years old, and the Grimaldi fortress towers above the village.
