French Riviera

The French Riviera attracts over 14 million tourists annually, generating €5 billion in spending.

The region's appeal lies in its combination of Mediterranean climate, luxury resorts, cultural festivals.

The historic towns attract visitors year-round from Europe, North America, and Asia.

Home to more than 2 million people across its coastal corridor from Menton to Saint-Tropez.

Nice, the largest city with around 340,000 inhabitants, is an economic hub with multiple industries.

Also noteworthy is its cultural heritage and renowned culinary scene which enhance the quality of life.

The French Riviera is known as the global capital of luxury yachting, hosting over 600 private yachts longer than 30 meters.

The region's prestigious marinas in Saint-Tropez, Cannes, and Monaco attract elite clientele, with annual regattas and boat shows.

This sector significantly contributes to the Riviera's economy and reputation as a high-end destination.

Bouillabaisse is a rich Provençal fish stew traditionally from Marseille, but it has become a classic along the Côte d'Azur and is frequently highlighted on Cannes menus, especially in seafood restaurants that serve the day's catch from the bay. In Cannes you'll often see it presented as a refined, saffron-scented broth brimming with local fish and shellfish, served with rouille and crusty bread as a signature Riviera dish.

Pan bagnat is a classic Niçoise sandwich, also popular in Antibes. It is made with a round country-style bread stuffed with salade niçoise—tomatoes, raw vegetables, hard-boiled egg, tuna or anchovies, Niçoise olives and plenty of olive oil. Originally a portable snack for fishermen and workers, it's now a beloved Riviera staple sold in bakeries and markets all along the coast.

Salade Niçoise is Nice in a bowl: sun-ripened tomatoes, crunchy peppers, anchovies or tuna, hard-boiled eggs and Niçoise olives, all dressed simply with good local olive oil. Served on a shaded terrace, it's the Riviera's most emblematic salad. It is light but satisfying enough to be a full meal on a warm Mediterranean day.

One of the world's most prestigious film festivals, held every May in Cannes, where international filmmakers, stars and industry insiders gather for red-carpet premieres, competitions and glamorous events along the Croisette. It turns the city into a global media spotlight and offers cinephiles a chance to experience world-class cinema in person.

A legendary Formula One race run on the tight street circuit of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, famous for its hairpin bends, harbor views and ultra-glamorous atmosphere. Spectators can watch F1 cars roar past luxury yachts and grandstands in one of motorsport’s most iconic and exclusive events.

A classic Mediterranean regatta that combines inshore races off Saint-Tropez with an offshore race via the island of Giraglia to Genoa. Running since the 1950s, it brings together competitive keelboats and professional crews for a week-long blend of sailing, Riviera ambiance and Rolex-branded prestige.

France's top carnival and one of the world's most famous, held every February for about two weeks with illuminated parades, giant floats and the famous “flower battles” along the Promenade des Anglais. It's the Côte d'Azur's main winter event, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors for a burst of color, music and street celebrations.

A premier superyacht trade show staged annually in Port Hercules, featuring more than a hundred large yachts and hundreds of luxury exhibitors. It attracts yacht owners, buyers and high-end brands, making it one of the most important events in the global superyacht calendar.

Europe's largest in-water boat show, held each September in Cannes between the Vieux Port and Port Canto. It showcases around 700 yachts and boats plus hundreds of exhibitors, making the city a global hub for new launches, sea trials and high-end nautical lifestyle for six days.