Welcome to the French Riviera! Where authentic French
villages meet luxurious Mediterranean cities. This “must-see” region of France
successfully blends the charm of French culture and history with ‘nouveau
riche’ and grandeur.
However, there is one thing you need to understand; you
aren’t in London anymore!
That means that if you want to get the maximum out of your
visit of the French Riviera, you will absolutely need to rent a car.
Unlike London where you can visit the majority of the city by just using the
metro, the train system in the South of France only stops in the coastal cities,
which means that you will miss some of the most famous villages in the area! Easy
Car Booking can help you find and rent the most fitting car for your
vacation.
Still not convinced that you need a car
rental while on the French Riviera? Below I have compiled a list of my
favorite cities
that you can only visit by car:
St. Paul de
Vence is considered to be one of the oldest medieval towns on the French Riviera and is most known for
their contemporary and modern art scattered
through the village. Located just north of Nice, St. Paul de Vence is a popular destination year round and is
widely considered to be the most famous.
Unfortunately, you can only access St. Paul de Vence by car or bus.
Eze is a small French village
located in Nice that is often times visited by celebrities
and royalty throughout the year. It is certainly a village that should be on everyone’s to do list while
visiting the Cote d’Azur. Eze is littered
with authentic cobblestone, pedestrian-only streets, boutique shops, and has one of the most gorgeous views of
the French Riviera. The only way to visit
this hidden jewel is by car.
Gourdon
was strategically built on top of a hill to defend its citizens during times of war. With only one entrance, this
small village hosts one of the best panoramic
views in the South. On the clearest of days, you can see the island of Corsica with the naked eye.
Gourdon is known for their specialty items such
as their fruit shaped candles, fresh goat cheese and seasoned ‘saucisson’. Although not nearly as popular as St.
Paul de Vence, Gourdon has become a very
popular destination for bikers, hikers, and anyone else who desires to escape the busy coastal cities.
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
is another medieval French village located in the south. It is most famous for it’s art and
flower displays but has an array of historical sites
and monuments. Tourrettes-sur-Loup is located between Vence and Grasse and can only be accessed by car.
Prior to
St. Tropez’s rise to fame as an exclusive seaside resort, it was first a small, Provençal-style fishing village that
was used as a military stronghold in the
early 20th century. Today, St. Tropez is visited by millions of
tourists a year to enjoy the good food,
beautiful sunshine, and maybe the occasional celebrity
sighting.
If you have changed your mind about renting a car for your
next vacation, we can help! Feel free to contact us for any
questions, concerns, or enquiries!
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