Car Hire in Cȏte d'Azur
The Côte d’Azuris better known in the UK as the French Riviera and is a stunning place to go on holiday. In the 50s and 60s the Côte d’Azur was the premier holiday resort for the rich and famous in France, and whilst it’s not as popular anymore, it’s still a lovely place to visit. As with all seaside resorts the best way to get around the local beaches is to hire a car, and the Côte d’Azurhas plenty of beaches to choose from.
With resorts in its midst such as Cannes, St Tropez and Nice it still welcomes its fair share of the rich and famous and in Monte Carlo you can truly experience the world how the other half live. For those with a love of shopping you’ll also be spoilt for choice, with some of the finest brands in the world finding their way into the shopping malls in the region, although you’ll need deep pockets to do anything but window shopping.
Things to do when you hire a car in the Côte d’Azur
Cours Saleya Markets
If you like food, you’ll love this market. Open on Mondays all day, the market is awash with wonderful foods from all over the world, and if you get bored of the food it’s located right in between an antiques market and a flower market. Prices are reasonable as well.
Parc Du Chateau
A stunning park surrounding the castle, the park is located 92 metres up a hill, well above the surrounding area which gives you stunning views across theCôte d’Azur. You can see the Viuex Nice spires from the top of the hill, and the many trees give you shade on a hot summers day. The castle itself only has one tower remaining, but dates back to the 1200s.
The Coastal Path
If you like walking, and enjoy views of the sea then the coastal walks along theCôte d’Azurare simply stunning. Either join a guided nature walk or follow one of the many coastal walks which stretch over 20 miles along the cliff top. Enjoy hidden bays and rocks out to sea. There are a range of different length walks along the path, which stretches over 60km in total.
Plage de Gray d’Albion
Beautiful sandy beaches located inCannes, although expect to payCannesprices for the privilege of using the beach. Find areas not reserved for the posh hotels, but expect to pay around £16 for a couple of deck chairs and an umbrella for the day. If you are willing to stump up the cash you can enjoy watching the various water sports out to sea and lap up the sun.
Plage Publique des Ponchettes
As the name suggests, the public beach in Nice is for the public and there’s no sand in sight. Instead the beach is made up of little smooth pebbles and has lifeguards, free showers and first aid posts to keep you safe.