Beaches, sun and buckets of culture from Cannes to Monaco all year round…
With 300 sunny days per year thanks to its Mediterranean climate and 120 kilometres of sand and pebble beaches, it is easy to see why the Côte d’Azur is one of the world’s most popular destinations.
10 million visitors per year are seduced by its exceptional location, glamorous towns and breathtaking landscapes. Do you fancy spending the day jet-skiing in the Mediterranean Sea, or maybe skiing in the Alps or perhaps paying a visit to the palace and casinos in Monaco? These places are only an hour away from each other.
The Côte d’Azur is also a region steeped in history, culture and tradition as you can see for yourself with a walk through the villages in the countryside, a trip to one of the many museums or a visit to the old parts of the big cities.
And let’s not forget all the events and concerts: The Nice Carnival, the Juan-les-Pins Jazz Festival, the Cannes Film Festival… …
There’s always something to see and do on the Côte d’Azur!
Useful information
The Côte d'Azur
- Monaco, Nice, Cannes, Saint-Tropez
Near to Paris
- 1hr 20min by plane
- 4hr 30min by TGV (high speed train)
Easy access from all over the world
- 7hrs by plane from New York
- 2hrs by plane from the European capitals
 Average temperatures: |
|
- Winter |
8-12º (46-54 F) |
- Spring |
14-18º (57-64 F) |
- Summer |
25-35º (77-96 F) |
- Autumn |
15-23º (59-73 F) |
| Average prices: |
- 3€ for an espresso |
- 5€ for a sandwich |
- 15€ for a dish of the day |
- 9€ for a cinema ticket |
Getting to and from the Côte d’Azur
An international airport (Nice, the second largest airport in France) as well as trains and TGVs arriving at the station from all over Europe mean that the Côte d'Azur is within easy reach. During the day, there are frequent and inexpensive buses and trains covering the whole area. In the evening, taxis are on hand to answer all your transport needs (student prices).
