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Cote D Azur Holiday Cottages
See the rental companies below for a wide range of cottages on the Cote D Azur. They also provide a good number of villas, character cottages and traditional farmhouse gites. Special offers are provided for selected holiday properties throughout the year.
Holiday Lettings - Over
1350 Charente holiday cottages and self catering properties available for rent thoughout the year. They're located predominantly in the Alpes-Maritimes region with other locations including Var, Vaucluse and Nice.
French Connections - Around
1000 Charente cottages and other holiday properties such as villas, chateux, seaside studio apartments and 19th century farmhouses. The marority are set within the Provence region with rates starting at £193 p/w.
Chez Nous - More than 350 Cote D Azur self catering cottages, villas and modern holiday homes from about £360 for week-long breaks. Their range also includes traditional stone-built properties and rooftop apartments. Special offers are available for certain self catering properties.
Cottages 4 You - About 140 Côte d'Azur
cottage properties, villas and gites. The vast majority are villas which include both communal and private swimming pools. They're situated in places like Grasse, Meounes-Les-Montrieux and Flayosc, with rates starting at £300 p/w.
Côte d'Azur
The is one of the most glittering holiday destinations in France. It has a wonderful coastline punctuated by idyllic towns such as Cannes and St Tropez. Known as the French Riviera it is one of the finest holiday spots in all of France.
The
beaches of the Côte d'Azur are known throughout the world for their glamorous and wealthy visitors Places like Monte Carlo seem to epitomise perceptions about the region, but there is so much more to the area than initially meets the eye. White villas and holiday homes are visible everywhere, set into the rolling mountains and hills that overlook the famous coastline.
Further inland the countryside turns more dramatic with the Gorges du Verdon and its gaping precipices rivalling the majesty of the Grand Canyon. The
GR4 trail that runs precariously next to deep gorges, affords some majestic views and has a distinctive off-the-beaten-track feel. The small town of Antibes offers a picturesque and interesting diversion as does the sophisticated Nice set on a pebble coastline.
The
Corniche Inférieure highway provides wonderful scenery as it winds its way across the coast, through Monte Carlo, Villefranche and Beaulieu. Deep blue skies and a tropical climate make the Côte d'Azur one of the most desirable destinations in France. Book Côte d'Azur holiday cottages with the help of Cottages 4 You, who offer a wide range of self catering properties in the region.
Cote D Azur visitor attractions
Holiday makers thinking of renting cottages in this beautiful area can expect to holiday in one of the most sophisticated regions in France. Known as the French Riviera, it has a perfect climate, draws the rich and famous from all over the world and has inspired painters such as Picasso and
Van Gogh to create some of their greatest masterpieces.
Outdoor activities
Life in this area of France is relaxed and locals spend much of their time out of doors enjoying their games of petanque and boules in the sunshine. They are often quite happy for visitors to join in. Sailing, fishing and scuba diving are all very popular sports.
The Riviera has the best coast for ware sports in the country and boats and equipment can be hired in centres at St-Tropez, Cannes, St Maxime and St Raphael.
The Luberon hills have some excellent walking trails and cycling routes. The water-edge walk from Beaulieu sur Mer to St-Jean
Cap Ferrat is particularly beautiful. Another popular sport is tennis - it is worth a visit to Monte Carlo to see the Masters tournament and the Monte Carlo Grand Prix is a must for motor racing enthusiasts.
Food and drink
Like everything else in this part of France, eating out can be a superb experience, whether you choose a top class restaurant or a café where you can sit outside and watch the world go by and enjoy the local specialities such as olives and truffles.
Il Teatro in Cannes offers an extensive menu and is reasonably priced.
For local cuisine, try Le Bistro d’Antoine in Nice. Booking essential. For a special occasion, eat at the
Chevre D’or at Eze and enjoy French cuisine at its best. Ciro in Cannes is said to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. And for seafood, try Restaurant Boccaccio in Nice.
Le Tire Bouchon welcomes children for breakfast and lunch. Eat American at Emilie’s Cookies.
History and Culture
The past has left its mark in the Cote D’Azur.
Roman buildings are still in use in towns such as Arles. The remains of an amphitheatre can be seen at Frejus, founded by Julius Caesar in 49 B.C. and fortified villages such as Eze were built as a barrier against the marauding Saracens who came to plunder the coast in the 6th century. The 12th century
Chateau at Gourdon was built on the site of a Saracen fort. Open daily June to September and October to May from Wednesday to Monday.
The area remains largely untouched until the 19th century, when it became fashionable for rich Europeans to winter here and many of their elegant houses remain. At Grasse, it is worth visiting the Cathedrale de Notre Dame du Puy which has paintings by Rubens and in Antibes, the
Musee Picasso is housed in the 12th century Chateau Grimaldi , once the home of the rulers of Monaco. At Cap Ferrat, the
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild houses a wonderful collection of porcelain owned by Marie Antoinette. It's open daily, from February to October.
