French Riviera

The French Riviera is the English term given to the Côte d'Azur, the Mediterranean coastline running from the Italian border east to around Saint-Tropez or Hyères. The stunning French Alps are the backdrop to this region and provide shelter from gusty inland winds, ensuring that the temperatures are warm and the beaches accessible for most of the year.

The French Riviera is well known for the glitz and glamour of places like Monaco, Saint-Tropez and Cannes and many of the rich and famous have villas or Chateaus in the area. Well-known artists are also in abundance with artists such as Matisse or Picasso creating some of their finest pieces whilst in residence.

There are some truly unique events that occur in the French Riviera each year including the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival. During these times the Riviera is inundated with both industry leaders and professionals, and tourists wishing to be a part of these international events and soak up the intense atmosphere in each city

The French Riviera is also the playground for the elite boating community. Port Vabaun in Antibes is home to the Large Yachts Jetty, which houses some of the greatest yachts from around the world. You will also find a stunning array of state-of-the-art boats and yachts in Nice, Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez Ports.

Nice is the largest city in the Riviera, it is nestled in the middle of the coastline and provides excellent and cheap transport options to all of the surrounding towns making it the best place to stay when visiting the region.

Rivera Hostels provides all the information you will need to help you decide where to go and what to see while visiting this impressive region as well as offering you an affordable way to do this. While the French Riviera is known for wealth and status, you don’t need either of these to enjoy a visit to this truly exquisite region. The French Riviera contains some of the best hostels in the world that offer affordable rates and excellent facilities while not breaking the budget. Best of all, most of them are open to everyone, not just backpackers with families and couples all enjoying the advantages that hostels offer to modern travellers.