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.
Biot
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.
The Fernand Léger Museum in Biot
For a long time I bypassed the Fernand Léger museum in Biot for fear of being bored – meanwhile, inside, there were wonderful and colorful works by the artist and his friends, as well as a garden encouraging rest and relaxation.