Living it Up in the French Riviera
Oh the beautiful French Riviera, a popular destination for celebrities, where you can see the stars during the famous film festival at Cannes, try your luck at the casinos in Monte Carlo or have a nice time in Nice. The region, also known as the Cote d?Azur, attracts visitors all year round with its stunning scenery, amazing designer boutiques and enchanting towns and villages. A long time favourite with the English, the French Riviera oozes Mediterranean charm from its sandy beaches to the beautiful villas. You cannot fail to be enchanted by its towns as you cruise along the coast. Below are some of what I believe to be the highlights to see when you step ashore.Cannes Cannes was a humble fishing village before Lord Brougham, the former Lord Chancellor of England proactol deutschland , was detained there on his way to Nice in 1834 and liked it so much that he had a villa built just outside the village. He also persuaded his friends to live there so many more homes were built and Cannes began to prosper. Queen Victoria?s court also visited the place and it soon became renowned as a resort for the rich and famous. Of course, as soon as you mention the word Cannes, it makes you think of the famous film festival and the jet set. But, if you?re like me and prefer a bit of culture to people watching or spending a fortune in designer stores, there?s plenty to see and do. Work off some of that food with a climb to the top of the town, Haute Ville, for some spectacular views of the coast and then wend your way back to sea level through the narrow streets.