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The Cote d'Azur is called one of the most expensive resorts in the world. But if you plan your trip wisely, you can relax on the coast for the price of a trip to Turkey.

I spent two weeks on the Cote d'Azur. During this time I traveled to Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez and Toulon and small cute towns on the coast, such as Antibes. They are just gaining popularity among tourists, so the prices there are moderate. The apartment cost 45 € (3240 RUR) per day, and food cost 13 € (936 RUR) per day. You can also travel between cities quickly and inexpensively.

Olga Terleeva

didn't walk the red carpet

In this article I will tell you how to organize budget travel along the Cote d'Azur: see more and spend less.

What will you learn

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Where is: south of France, Provence.

Sea: Mediterranean.

How long to fly: from Moscow to Nice about four hours.

Difference with Moscow: –1 hour in summer, –2 hours in winter.

average temperature: in summer +30 °C, in spring and autumn +18 °C.

Currency: euro, 1 € (71 R).

Language: French, English spoken in tourist areas.

Find out how to relax for pennies

⛅ Weather

The season begins in May, but the water warms up to +21 °C only by mid-June. In summer it is hot on the coast: even in the shade the temperature can reach +30 °C. It is better to walk around cities in the morning or evening, when the sun hides behind houses located close to each other.

September - the Velvet season: There are fewer tourists, and the weather allows swimming and sunbathing. The average daytime air temperature is +24 °C, water +20 °C. The season ends in October.

In winter on the coast the average is +14 °C, in spring - +18 °C.

✈️ How to get there

In the high season, a direct round trip flight will cost approximately 28,000 RUR. It is cheaper to get from Moscow to Nice with a transfer. For 15,000 RUR you can fly with a transfer to Zurich.

From the airport to the center of Nice you can walk in an hour along the Promenade des Anglais or take buses No. 500 and 23 for 1.5 € (108 R). A map and location of stops can be found on the official website of the airport.

From Paris to Nice six hours by train, the ticket costs 70-130 € ( 5040 -9360 R). Travel by Flixbus bus will cost 1500-3000 R, but you will have to spend 15 hours on the way.

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🏙️ Resorts of the Cote d'Azur

You can travel along the coast for several months in a row. I’ll tell you about a few cities that I remember most.

Nice impossible to see in one day. You want to stay in the city for a week, even if you don’t have clear plans: just walk the streets, the Promenade des Anglais and admire the sea.

Nice's old town looks like Italy with its yellow walls and orange roofs. It's crowded and atmospheric: if you take away all the trendy cafes, the area looks like a medieval one.

Eight kilometers from the center of Nice at an altitude of 370 meters there is an observatory. It can only be visited as part of a guided tour English language. They are held on Wednesday and Saturday from 14:30. The guides talk enthusiastically about the stars, the sky and their own explorations. I'm not into astronomy, but even I was interested.

If you don't speak English, I still recommend going to the observatory. The observation deck offers views of the famous curved coastline of Nice, which resembles a sickle.

A ticket to the observatory costs 6 € (432 RUR), they are sold on site or on the official website. Bus number 84 goes there from the city center; travel costs 1.5 € (108 R).

Other Observation deck Nice is located on Castle Hill. From there you can clearly see the embankment and the city as a whole. To get to the platform, you need to walk along the Promenade des Anglais towards the port. On a hot day the climb can seem endless, so it's best to take the free elevator.

Cannes. During the day, it is an ordinary tourist town, with tourists in shorts or swimsuits strolling lazily. But in the evening the city changes. On the Boulevard Croisette you can smell the aroma of expensive selective perfumes, and on the embankment there are parties on yachts.

There are few attractions in Cannes: an observation deck, a castle and a port with yachts, which everyone enters as if it were a museum. Other famous place in the city there is the Palais des Festivals and Congresses, where the Cannes Film Festival is held annually. If no event is planned in the near future, the building looks ordinary. But you can still go there: look at the hall where awards are presented, and wander along the corridors. A ticket costs 6 € (432 RUR) and is sold on the palace website.

You can look down on the city from the observation deck next to the Church of Our Lady Good Hope, which was built in the 17th century. I went up on foot and didn’t regret it: I saw deserted streets and atmospheric alleys.

Overall, I thought a day was enough for Cannes. Then it is better to find a hotel in a more accessible and less noisy city.

Antibes- it's cozy Small town between Nice and Cannes. If you walk around the old center in the evening, it may seem like there are no people in the city. But in reality, everyone, from young people to groups of stylish grandparents, sits in bars and restaurants.

In Antibes, the ancient fort of Carré has been preserved, where Napoleon was imprisoned in his youth. The fort is built in the shape of a four-pointed star and is located in a park area. From the top there is a view of the city and the sea. You can go inside only as part of a tour; a ticket costs 3 € (215 RUR) and is sold on the spot. Even if you don’t want to go into the fort, I recommend wandering around its powerful walls: the Carré looks impressive.

Another popular attraction in Antibes is the Pablo Picasso Museum. It is located in the building where the artist lived and wrote for several months. That period of creativity was short, but fruitful for Picasso. The artist donated many of his works to the city, and they laid the foundation for the museum. Entrance costs 6 € (432 RUR), tickets are sold on the spot.

In Saint-Tropez there are pine trees, and various beaches, and an embankment with yellow buildings. When looking at the photos, it feels like I've been to at least three different places.

Most people come to Saint-Tropez to go to bed late and wake up late. This is a city of fun, parties and noisy bars, which became popular after the release of the film “And God Created Woman” with Brigitte Bardot.

In Saint-Tropez you can see and photograph the 18th century church Eglise Notre-Dame de l'Assomption. Its yellow and pink bell tower is depicted on most postcards in the souvenir shops of Saint-Tropez. The church stands out in size against the background of small and low houses, but it seemed to me that in the photographs it looks better than in reality.

In October, the city hosts a Porsche parade, famous throughout Europe. On it you can see rare models of cars in which stylish European grandparents drive. The dates of the festival are indicated on the official website.

Port Grimaud was built in the sixties of the last century. Land in the swamps was of no interest to developers, but one ambitious French architect found a way out and designed a city on the water. Twenty small islands, fourteen bridges and private boats near every house - this is the whole of Grimaud. You can only travel here on foot or by boat along the canals, which is why the city is called French Venice.

Toulon located 150 kilometers from Nice, almost at the very end of the western part Cote d'Azur. The navy is based there, so sometimes you can see not only yachts, but also rugged warships. By French standards, this is a large city.

Toulon seemed unpredictable to me. There are many small streets and alleys in the old center, and each time I didn’t know what would be around the corner. Sometimes a small and unremarkable street ended in a beautiful square with a fountain and restaurants.

Toulon is located between the forest and the azure sea. You can look at the city from above from Mount Faron, 584 meters high. The site can be reached from the center by bus number 40 or funicular, which is located one and a half kilometers from the railway station. A round-trip ticket for the funicular will cost 12 € (864 RUR).

In the city center the beaches are small and crowded. For sea and sand, it’s worth going to Murion, an area in the east of the city. There beautiful beaches and many fish restaurants.

Also in Toulon, I was impressed by the Royal Tower - a round fort built in the 16th century. When you get up there, you feel like you’re at a Fort Boyard game and Passepartout is walking around somewhere nearby. The walls of the tower offer views of the sea and the bay.

🏖️ Beaches

Every city and village has many different beaches: rocky, pebble, sandy, paid and free. Everywhere there is clear, azure water and incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Spending a day on a private beach in the center of Nice costs 20 € (1440 RUR). IN tourist cities You can rent a sun lounger for 6 € (432 RUR). The distance between them is twenty centimeters, and there are hundreds of people on the beach. It’s hard for me to imagine that you can have a good rest in such an environment, so I always went only to free beaches. They almost always have showers and changing cabins.

Karras Beach 5 km long and located near the center of Nice. In the free part of the beach you can sunbathe on your towel. There is also a volleyball field there. There are a lot of people, but I still felt comfortable relaxing there.

The entire shore is pebble - it is better to swim in special swimming slippers. The sea is immediately deep, the water is clean and refreshing.

Beach along the Croisette In Cannes, almost everything is paid. But at the beginning and end of the embankment there are places for those who just want to lie on their towel.

The shore is sandy, the water is cool. I liked this beach more in the evening at sunset, when the sun falls below the horizon and illuminates the coast with orange light.

Beach of Juan-les-Pins cozy and calm, although located 20 minutes from Cannes. About the proximity of one of the most expensive cities in the world only yachts visible on the horizon resemble.

The town is small and nothing special except sandy and clean beach, it doesn't have it. On weekdays it is comfortable and not crowded, but in the evening the beach is noisy: young people throw parties on the coast.

On Pampelonne beach south of Saint-Tropez there is soft fine sand and a warm, clear sea. But you won’t be able to retire there: people go to Pampelonne for parties and meetings. Some places are favored by nudists, and the cafes and restaurants there are expensive. I don't like bars and noisy places, so the beach was only interesting to me during the day.

Billionaires Bay Beach small and picturesque, surrounded by rocks and trees. The water is clear and refreshing, and the shore and bottom are rocky. It is better to come to the beach in the morning to have time to enjoy the tranquility.

On the island of Sainte-Marguerite They were holding a man in an iron mask. You can go to local beaches for the whole day: walk along cedar alleys and visit beaches in different parts of the island. The coastline is rocky, and in some places the water has washed out beautiful caves in the rocks. You can also see yachts from the island: there are more of them in the sea than seagulls in the sky.

There is a ferry from Cannes to the island; the journey will take 15-20 minutes.

The ticket costs 14 € (1008 RUR) in both directions. It can be purchased in advance on the carrier’s website.

💸 Money

The currency of France is the euro. You can pay by card in restaurants and shops. If you want to leave a tip, tell the waiter the amount and he will add it to the bill. To buy coffee at a beach cafe or a souvenir, it is better to have cash with you.

🚌 Transport Trains. Trains and electric trains run along the Cote d'Azur. There are train stations in Nice, Cannes, Toulon and Antibes. The most favorable prices

- on the regional train TER. It takes an hour and a half to travel from Nice to Toulon, and the ticket costs an average of 15 € (1080 RUR). From Nice to Menton, a city on the border with Italy, it is only 40 minutes. The journey will cost an average of 5 € (360 RUR). Tickets are sold at station ticket offices, vending machines or on the official website of French railways. Cheaper train tickets can be purchased on the Vigou website. For example, a ticket from Nice to Toulon is on average 30% cheaper and costs 10 € (720 RUR). Payment is accepted only from bank cards

European Union. European friends helped me buy a ticket. It is better to travel short distances between cities by bus. For example, from Nice to Cannes you can take bus number 200 for 1.5 € (108 RUR). It stops in various cities, including Juan-les-Pins and Antibes. The driver sells the tickets. Travel time is an hour and a half if there are no traffic jams.

In cities I always walk, but you can also get around by city bus. Usually a ticket costs 1.5-2 € (110-146 RUR).

In summer, booking a car is expensive: an economy class car will cost 90-100 € (6480 -7200 R) per day. If you book in advance, you can find a car for 20-30 € (1440 -2160 R). Picking up a car at city offices is usually 20-30% cheaper than at the airport.

🏨 Housing

I usually look for hotels or apartments on Booking, Agoda and Air BBC. On the Cote d'Azur, the most options are on Air BBC. Prices are lower if you book in advance. A few days before arrival good options

may not be. The cost of apartments and hotels in Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez is more expensive than in less popular cities. For example, in Nice a small hotel room is not coastline

costs at least 70 € (5040 R) per day, in Saint-Tropez - 120 € (8640 R). In Juan-les-Pins, an apartment near the beach will cost 45 € (3240 RUR), a hotel in the center of Toulon will cost 58 € (4176 RUR).

🐟 Food Cafes and restaurants.

The busier the street, the more expensive the food. In Cannes, on the central streets of the old city, pasta costs 20 € (1440 RUR), a glass of wine - from 5 € (360 RUR). In less touristic cities like Antibes, prices are 5-10% lower.

To save money, you can order food to go. I like to buy hot pizza fresh from the oven, drinks from the supermarket and eat in the park. Such a lunch costs a maximum of 13 € (936 RUR).

Many restaurants in France offer set lunches. They cost from 15 € (1080 RUR). For this money you can eat an appetizer, main course and dessert. The shops. Fresh, already sliced ​​meat for steak costs 4 € (288 R), three frozen pizzas - 3 € (216 R), fresh sushi - 6 € (432 R). On average, I spent 20-30 € for a trip to the store to buy wine ( 1440 -2160 R).

There was enough food for two days. Standard stores: Carrefour, Casino, Lidl. National products.

Rose wine is considered traditional in Provence. It is drunk as an aperitif or between meals. In a supermarket, a bottle of wine costs 3-4 € (216 -288 R) and more.

In almost any restaurant on the Cote d'Azur you can order tuna salad Niçoise. In hot weather you don't want anything else. A Niçoise usually costs 15 € (1080 - 360 R), chocolate for 1-3 € (72 -216 R).

Lavender is a symbol of French Provence, which includes the Cote d'Azur. There are many shops in cities that sell everything made from lavender. I once bought lavender tea and since then I can’t imagine how I could leave Provence without it. A pack of tea bags costs about 6 € (432 RUR).

Cicadas look like large flies that chirp loudly. You can hear them especially in the evening in parks. They are also a symbol Cote d'Azur, so for friends who collect magnets, you can bring one in the shape of a cicada. The magnet will cost 3-5 € (216

Here is a detailed map of the Cote d'Azur with the names of cities and settlements in Russian. Move the map while holding it with the left mouse button. You can move around the map by clicking on one of the four arrows in the upper left corner. You can change the scale using the scale on the right side of the map or turning the mouse wheel.

What country is the Cote d'Azur in?

The Cote d'Azur is located in France. This is wonderful a nice place, with its own history and traditions. Coordinates of the Cote d'Azur: north latitude and east longitude (show on large map).

Virtual walk

The figurine of a “man” above the scale will help you take a virtual walk through the cities of the Cote d'Azur. By clicking and holding the left mouse button, drag it to any place on the map and you will go for a walk, while inscriptions with the approximate address of the area will appear in the upper left corner. Select the direction of movement by clicking on the arrows in the center of the screen. The “Satellite” option at the top left allows you to see a relief image of the surface. In the "Map" mode you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself in detail with

highways

Cote d'Azur and main attractions.

Map of the Cote d'Azur with attractions

Cote d'Azur on the map of France

The Cote d'Azur is one of the most popular regions of France among tourists. It is generally accepted that the Côte d'Azur of France is a string of predominantly seaside towns with three hundred kilometers of beaches from the border with Italy to the city of Toulon, although some believe that the French Riviera ends in the cities of Hyères or Marseille.

The Cote d'Azur map will become an indispensable assistant on your journey. The towns along the waterfront are relatively small and you will most likely want to explore several of them at once. Detailed map The Cote d'Azur map will tell you which cities are nearby, and a map of the Cote d'Azur with attractions will help you decide which of them deserve a separate visit.

If you are not quite confident in reading French, then a map of the Cote d'Azur in Russian will help you out. Having seen the Cote d'Azur on the world map, you may want to visit the countries neighboring France. The Cote d'Azur map will show which country is closest to your holiday destination. In order to quickly find your way around, we recommend taking with you a more convenient map of the Cote d'Azur.

France is a country that attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. Here amazing nature, beautiful beaches and must-see attractions. The Cote d'Azur of France is especially popular. The map of the coast shows a huge number of beaches, so going here, there will really be something to see and a great place to have a great time.

Cote d'Azur on a map of France in Russian

The map of the Cote d'Azur is represented by a large number of cities with excellent climatic conditions, beautiful beaches, alluring sun and sea. The coast begins from the borders of Italy and stretches to southern Toulon. The length of the coast is about 300 kilometers. The section from Monaco to Saint-Tropez is especially popular. It is here that a huge number of tourists come from all over the world.

The Cote d'Azur of France, the map of attractions is presented in the form of places with a large number of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, where you can not only eat delicious food, but also buy souvenirs for your family. Of course not Lately There are also entertainment establishments where you can spend time until the morning. French Riviera map interesting places scattered along the entire coast and it is impossible to explore them in one day, so tourists come here again and again.

Cote d'Azur

note: the water in the local seas is truly azure in color and this is due to its location. It's really very comfortable and beautiful here.

Detailed map of the French Riviera with cities in Russian

The map of the Cote d'Azur of France in Russian is represented by a large number of cities, and each city is individual. Despite the fact that the distance between them is small, it is impossible to find identical places. This is where they are located amazing pearls coast - Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez.

Cote d'Azur on the map of France

Cote d'Azur, the map of France is represented by the following attractions:

• Nice - this is where the legendary Promenade des Anglais and Castle Hill are located. Climbing up you can see the Russian Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker;
• An international film festival is regularly held in Cannes, which is what makes the city notable;
• the most expensive city on the Cote d'Azur is Antibes. This is where they live richest people planet, and far from poor tourists are also vacationing. The city is built up with luxurious villas and mansions;
• Of course, many people watched French cinema. As a rule, the main filming location takes place in St. Tropez. There is also an amazing Pablo Picasso Museum here.

These are just a few cities that are located on the Cote d'Azur. But people come here not only to see the sights, but also for the magnificent beaches. Basically, they are all pebble (Nice), and in the area of ​​Antibes, Cannes and Saint-Tropez the beaches are covered with sand.

Nice city

note: Considering that the beaches are very popular, there are quite a lot of people here. Therefore, if you want to spend your holiday in silence, then it is better to go to wild beaches, located in the area of ​​Port-Fréjus or Sainte-Marguerite Island.

To see more amazing places, it is best to create a detailed itinerary for yourself, which includes all the places you plan to visit. Among the most popular entertainment are:

• visiting restaurants and cafes. There are a huge number of discos, the most popular are “Jimmis” and “Royal Cave”. There are also casinos, night horse racing, and water skiing;
• all year round International events are held on the Cote d'Azur - film festivals, carnivals, even the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

You can bring various souvenirs from the Cote d'Azur, but the most popular is a souvenir that depicts a cicada, which is the symbol of this area. There are also many items featuring the Palme d'Or, the symbol of the Cannes Film Festival. French perfumes, sauces, sweets, wines, as well as handmade textiles, which are presented here in a large assortment, are in great demand.

City of Saint-Tropez

To get to the Cote d'Azur, you will need to use the services of the airport located in Nice. This city is connected with all other cities in France beautifully transport links. There is a railway connection, as well as the opportunity to use road transport. The A8 central highway connects all local settlements.

Map of attractions of the Cote d'Azur

The attractions of the Cote d'Azur are the cities themselves, which we will dwell on in more detail.

• the most fashionable resort that opens its doors all year round is Nice. It is the unofficial capital. It is very beautiful here, many call it a place of exotic flowers. Flowers really grow everywhere and, importantly, this happens throughout the year. The main attraction is the Promenade des Anglais, as well as the Chagall Museum. The Miniatures Park is also located here, which can be reached by public transport– bus number 411;
• Monaco is the capital of the principality of the same name. The main object worth seeing here is the Exotic Garden, where a huge number of cacti are grown. There are also caves with limestone formations;
• Monte Carlo – you can’t miss it, as there are a huge number of gambling establishments here. The city is really beautiful. This is where expensive villas rise. But besides this there is also historical places, which are definitely worth a look - the Princess Grace Rose Garden, the Zoo;
• Cannes attracts a huge number of international stars every year. The Croisette is especially popular. From Nice you can get here by high-speed train TGV.
• Grasse is the most mysterious on the entire coast. This place is often called the “Kingdom of Smells.” The best perfumes in the world are produced here, which are known to men and women all over the world;
• Saint-Tropez - every summer the rich elite flock here. A huge number of entertainment places - discos, clubs, yacht trips.

This is just a small part of the resorts that are ready to welcome their guests throughout the year.

City of Monte Carlo

Advantages and disadvantages of the geographical location of the South Coast of France for tourism development

Considering that this is where a large number of tourists spend their holidays, you might think that everything is fine on the Côte d'Azur. But, travel companies note a number of shortcomings that still hinder the development of the tourism business in full. Among them are:

• a rather specific climate that may not be suitable for every tourist. A particularly strong difference climatic conditions in the coastal region and in mountainous areas;
• small amount of natural resources;
• many refuse to travel because the political situation here is quite tense.

Despite the negative aspects, all resorts are overcrowded, so tour operators also highlight the positive aspects of finding a resort. These include the following factors:

• a compact but sufficiently equipped area can accommodate a huge number of guests;
• developed infrastructure;
• wide variety of terrain. Due to this, both the tourism business and winemaking (in mountainous areas) are developing here.

Arriving on the Cote d'Azur, you can enjoy unforgettable beauty French Riviera. Holidays here are interesting and varied, but not cheap.