Moustiers Sainte-Marie
Moustiers Sainte-Marie is one of the most beautiful towns in France. But above all, it is famous for its faience tradition and its unusual location at the foot of a steep rock cut by a small ravine.
Grasse – the world capital of perfumes
Grasse is a city on the French Riviera known as the world capital of perfumes. It is here that the fragrance formulations of the best known cosmetics are produced.
Cagnes-sur-Mer
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.
Papal Palace in Avignon
The Papal Palace in Avignon is the former seat of the popes. Its interiors are empty today, but you can still see where the popes lived and where they concealed their valuables. The palace is one of the most visited attractions in France.
Avignon
Avignon is the former seat of the popes, as well as being a charming Provencal city. If you think only the famous bridge when you hear the name Avignon, be sure to check out what other attractions are worth seeing in the area.
The Greek styled Villa Kerylos
There is a house in a truly Greek style on the French Riviera. This is Villa Kerylos, built on a rock next to the sea in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. The building is a faithful copy of a Greek mansion from over 2,000 years ago.