Local Life On The French Riviera
The south of France is wonderfully synonymous with sun and azur-coloured sea, delicious produce and the finest of wines, but there is much more to the French Riviera than meets the eye. Whether it’s beach days, mornings on the golf course or afternoons spent exploring picturesque villages that you love when on vacation, co-owning a home in the south of France will let you enjoy all of this and more. Picking up fresh fruit and veg at the village market and enjoying a couple of hours on a hidden beach is just a day in the life of locals in this beautiful region. From glamorous La Croisette in Cannes to the verdant hills of Les Alpes Maritimes, this area strikes the perfect balance between glitz and authenticity. Let’s dive in.
Cultural Highlights On The French Riviera
This region holds some of the most beautiful villages in the country and one of the perks of living in the south of France is how you can move from glamorous beachside to rolling hills with ease. From a morning soaking up the sun on Sablettes Beach or Plage Keller (as August co-founder Mélie Dunod would recommend for la Côte d'Azur), to an afternoon spent in the more verdant surrounds at the Fragonard Perfume Museum in beautiful Grasse, there are countless sights, galleries and monuments to immerse yourself in the culture here.
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French food needs little introduction, and the south boasts even more Mediterranean influences that will impress the most discerning restaurant-goers. Expect menus to be filled with seasonal and local produce such as fresh fish (often salt-baked), fine cheese, flavoursome fruit, vegetables and more to make for deliciously memorable meals. Rustic lunches with local market produce will always go down a treat, and for traditional but exquisite meals, consider La Colombe d’Or or l’Hotel Particulier Des Jasmins in the mountains.
Nature In The South of France
Going hand-in-hand with the French Riviera is a flurry of beautiful landscapes, lavender fields, and olive groves. From alpine mountains punctuated with bergamot trees to the glistening world-famous Meditteranean coastline - the region is exquisite and it’s no wonder la Côte d'Azur is one of the top destinations for buying a vacation home in France.
An Active Itinerary
And with beautiful land comes many fine golfing, horseback riding, cycling and hiking opportunities. Especially in the warmer months, these are just some ways to energise stays in les Alpes-Maritimes, with many August Homeowners partial to a spot of tennis and sailing too.
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