The French Riviera & France, Designed Around You
Mediterranean glamour. Timeless villages. Extraordinary wine. And a country that always leaves you wanting more.
There is something about the French Riviera.
The brilliant blue Mediterranean.
Yachts filling glamorous harbors.
Historic villages perched above the coastline.
Long lunches overlooking the sea.
The effortless elegance of Nice.
The legendary beach clubs of Saint-Tropez.
The unmistakable glamour of Monte Carlo.
And somewhere between them all, another little coastal town you weren't expecting to fall in love with.
But France doesn't end at the Mediterranean.
Paris. Provence. Champagne. Burgundy. Bordeaux. The Loire Valley. Normandy.
Each could become an extraordinary journey of its own.
At Sea & Sun Travel Agency, we design personalized journeys through the French Riviera and throughout France — bringing together beautiful hotels, private touring, rail, wine experiences, coastal escapes, cruises and all the details in between.
The French Riviera
Come for the Mediterranean. Stay for the way it makes you feel.
The Côte d'Azur has attracted artists, writers, royalty, celebrities and travelers for generations.
It's easy to understand why.
The coastline stretches along brilliant blue water while sophisticated cities, glamorous resorts, historic villages and yacht-filled harbors create one of Europe's most iconic destinations.
But the Riviera isn't simply one experience.
Nice feels different from Saint-Tropez.
Monaco feels different from Antibes.
A hilltop village in Èze feels completely different from all of them.
That's what makes the French Riviera so much fun to design.
You don't have to choose between sightseeing and relaxing.
You can do both.
Explore in the morning.
Lunch beside the Mediterranean.
Spend the afternoon on the water.
Dress up for dinner.
Then wake up and do something completely different tomorrow.
Nice
The perfect introduction to the Côte d'Azur.
Nice combines Mediterranean beauty with the energy of a real French city.
Walk along the Promenade des Anglais.
Explore the colorful streets and markets of Vieux Nice.
Climb to viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean.
Discover local cuisine influenced by both France and nearby Italy.
Spend an afternoon at the beach.
Then use Nice as a base for exploring some of the Riviera's most famous destinations.
Its location makes it wonderfully convenient for discovering Monaco, Èze, Antibes, Cannes and other towns along the coast.
But don't treat Nice only as somewhere to sleep between day trips.
Give the city time of its own.
NICE PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Monaco | Èze | Antibes | Cannes | Provence | Italy
Monaco & Monte Carlo
Small in size. Legendary in reputation.
Cross into the Principality of Monaco and the atmosphere changes almost immediately.
Superyachts fill the harbor.
Luxury cars wind through streets famous from Formula One.
The Casino de Monte-Carlo recalls another era of European glamour.
And high above the water, the historic old town reveals a quieter side of the principality.
Explore the Prince's Palace.
Walk through Monaco-Ville.
Visit the legendary casino.
Enjoy lunch overlooking the Mediterranean.
Or simply watch the yachts come and go from the harbor.
Monaco can be experienced as a day trip from elsewhere on the Riviera.
But for travelers who want to experience Monte Carlo after the day visitors leave, staying overnight creates something entirely different.
MONACO PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Nice | Èze | Italian Riviera | Cannes | Mediterranean Cruises
Saint-Tropez
Legendary for a reason.
Few names evoke the French Riviera quite like Saint-Tropez.
Once a small fishing village, Saint-Tropez became synonymous with Riviera glamour — yachts, beaches, restaurants, nightlife and a certain effortless Mediterranean style.
But look beyond the image and you'll still find the village that made people fall in love with the place.
Wander through the old streets.
Explore the harbor.
Browse the markets.
Spend an afternoon at one of the famous beach clubs along Pampelonne.
Get out on the water.
Then settle in for an evening when Saint-Tropez becomes unmistakably Saint-Tropez.
This is somewhere you come to enjoy yourself.
We recommend allowing enough time to do exactly that.
SAINT-TROPEZ PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Cannes | Nice | Provence | Marseille | Mediterranean Cruises
Cannes & Antibes
Riviera sophistication with two very different personalities.
CANNES
Known around the world for its film festival, Cannes offers glamorous hotels, designer shopping, beautiful beaches and a famous waterfront promenade along La Croisette.
But visit outside the flash of the festival and Cannes becomes a sophisticated Riviera base with easy access to surrounding coastal towns and islands.
ANTIBES
Nearby Antibes offers something different.
Historic walls surround an atmospheric old town. The harbor fills with extraordinary yachts. Markets, restaurants and Mediterranean views create an experience that can feel a little more intimate than some of its famous neighbors.
Together, Cannes and Antibes demonstrate exactly why the Riviera shouldn't be treated as a single destination.
Every stop has its own personality.
Èze & The Hipptop Villages
Sometimes the best Mediterranean views are from above.
Not every Riviera experience happens beside the water.
High above the coastline, historic villages reveal another side of southern France.
Èze is one of the most recognizable — a medieval village perched dramatically above the Mediterranean between Nice and Monaco.
But throughout Provence and the Riviera, beautiful villages invite you to wander narrow streets, discover small shops, enjoy long lunches and look across landscapes that seem almost impossible to photograph properly.
These are often the places travelers remember most.
Not because they were the biggest attraction.
Because they felt like France.
Marseille & The Calanques
A different side of the Mediterranean.
Marseille doesn't try to be Nice or Saint-Tropez.
And that's precisely why it's interesting.
One of France's great Mediterranean port cities, Marseille has been shaped by centuries of trade, immigration and cultures moving through the region.
Explore the Vieux-Port.
Discover historic neighborhoods.
Experience a food culture strongly connected to the sea.
Then venture beyond the city toward one of southern France's extraordinary natural landscapes — the Calanques, where dramatic limestone cliffs meet brilliant Mediterranean water.
Marseille also serves as an important gateway to Provence, making it easy to combine the coast with countryside, vineyards and historic towns.
MARSEILLE PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
Provence | Aix-en-Provence | Avignon | Saint-Tropez | Mediterranean Cruises
Provence
Lavender fields are only the beginning.
Leave the Mediterranean behind and another version of southern France begins.
Stone villages.
Vineyards.
Olive groves.
Markets.
Historic towns.
Long lunches beneath plane trees.
And landscapes that have inspired artists for generations.
Explore Aix-en-Provence.
Discover Avignon and the surrounding countryside.
Wander through villages in the Luberon.
Visit wineries.
Shop local markets.
And, at the right time of year, experience the lavender landscapes for which Provence has become famous.
The Riviera and Provence work beautifully together.
A few days beside the Mediterranean.
A few days in the countryside.
Two completely different experiences without traveling halfway across Europe.
PROVENCE PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH:
French Riviera | Marseille | Rhône Valley | Avignon | Lyon
From the Riviera to the Rest of France
Paris. Wine country. Châteaux. Normandy. And journeys that can continue all the way into Italy.
France offers far more than any single journey can capture.
Paris
For a first visit to France, Paris understandably belongs at the top of many travelers' lists. See the icons—the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Seine and Montmartre—but leave time for neighborhood cafés, markets, gardens and simply wandering. Paris also makes an ideal beginning or ending point for a larger journey through France.
The Loire Valley
Châteaux, vineyards, gardens and beautiful countryside create a completely different pace.
Explore magnificent estates, taste regional wines, wander through historic villages and perhaps stay in a countryside hotel or château. The Loire works especially well for travelers drawn to history, architecture, wine and a slower style of exploration.
Normandy
History, coastline and experiences that stay with you.
Visit the D-Day landing beaches with an expert guide, stand at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach, explore historic towns and continue toward remarkable Mont-Saint-Michel.
Beyond its wartime history, Normandy offers picturesque villages, dramatic coastline, countryside, cheeses, cider and distinctive regional traditions.
France Through Food & Wine
In France, some of the best travel experiences happen around the table.
Food and wine aren't simply things you enjoy while traveling through France.
They're part of understanding the country itself.
Each region brings its own flavors, traditions, ingredients and wines — and experiencing them where they're actually produced can become one of the most memorable parts of your journey.
Taste Champagne in Champagne.
Explore the celebrated vineyards and châteaux of Bordeaux.
Discover Burgundy through its historic villages, vineyards and extraordinary wines.
Follow the Rhône Valley south toward Provence.
Wander through Provençal markets filled with local produce, cheeses, breads and specialties.
Enjoy fresh seafood beside the Mediterranean.
Take a cooking class.
Visit a family-owned winery.
Join a private food tour.
Or simply settle in for a long lunch somewhere beautiful and let France do what France does best.
Your journey might include private winery visits, guided tastings, market experiences, cooking classes, food tours, memorable restaurants and opportunities to meet the people behind the food and wine.
And it doesn't have to be a dedicated culinary vacation.
We can weave these experiences naturally into a larger journey through Paris, Provence, the French Riviera, Normandy, the Loire Valley or France's legendary wine regions.
Because in France, discovering what you love to eat and drink can be just as memorable as discovering where you love to go.
France By Rail & Road
Connecting completely different experiences in one journey.
France's rail network makes it possible to connect many of the country's major destinations efficiently, while private drivers and transfers open the door to countryside, villages and wine regions.
That gives us enormous flexibility when designing your itinerary.
You might experience:
Paris → Provence → French Riviera
Or:
Paris → Champagne → Burgundy → Lyon
Or:
Paris → Normandy → Loire Valley
Or perhaps:
Bordeaux → Provence → French Riviera
The goal isn't to cover France.
It's to connect the places that matter most to you without spending the entire trip packing and unpacking.
The French Riviera by Sea
The Côte d'Azur looks even better from the Mediterranean.
There is something special about experiencing the Riviera from the water.
Nice.
Monaco.
Cannes.
Saint-Tropez.
Marseille.
Smaller coastal ports and neighboring destinations in Italy.
The region is especially well suited to small-ship and yacht-style cruising, where the ship itself becomes part of the Mediterranean experience.
A voyage might connect the French Riviera with Corsica, Sardinia, the Italian Riviera, Spain or the Balearic Islands.
And sometimes the best combination is both.
Spend several nights experiencing the Riviera by land.
Then board your ship and experience the Mediterranean from the water.
Cruising To or From France?
Don't let the port be the only France you experience.
France appears on countless Mediterranean and European cruise itineraries, whether you're visiting Marseille, the Côte d'Azur or another French port.
And depending on your sailing, France can also become part of a much larger pre- or post-cruise journey.
Spend several nights on the French Riviera before continuing to your embarkation port.
Stay in Nice and explore Monaco, Èze and Antibes.
Add Provence.
Travel between southern France and Barcelona.
Your extension can be as simple as one or two additional hotel nights with private transfers and touring, or we can design a longer customized journey through France around your sailing.
You're already traveling all the way to Europe.
A few extra nights can completely change the experience.
First Time in France?
Paris may be the beginning. It doesn't have to be the entire trip.
If you've never been to France, Paris understandably sits at the top of the list.
Experience it.
But if you have enough time, adding another region can completely change your impression of the country.
Perhaps:
Paris + French Riviera
Paris + Provence + French Riviera
Paris + Normandy
Paris + Champagne
Or:
Paris + Burgundy + Provence
A city plus a region often creates a much richer first experience than trying to race through five different parts of the country.
Already Experienced Paris?
Wonderful. Now discover another France.
If you've already stood beneath the Eiffel Tower and wandered through Montmartre, your next journey can be completely different.
Maybe it's:
- French Riviera in depth
- Provence + Côte d'Azur
- Bordeaux wine country
- Burgundy + Rhône
- Normandy + Brittany
- Corsica + French Riviera
- France + Italy
Or a small-ship voyage along the Mediterranean.
Paris doesn't have to appear in every French vacation.
France is far too interesting for that.
When Should You Visit France?
France is truly a year-round destination, but the experience changes dramatically depending on the region.
Spring and fall can be wonderful for Paris, touring, wine regions and countryside journeys.
Summer brings the French Riviera to life — beaches, yachts, long Mediterranean evenings and coastal towns at their most energetic.
Harvest season creates an entirely different atmosphere in wine country.
Winter can bring Christmas markets, festive cities, quieter cultural travel and mountain experiences.
And if seeing Provence's famous lavender is important, timing becomes particularly important.
We don't begin by choosing a month.
We begin with what you want to experience.
Then we determine when France makes the most sense.
How We Design Your France Journey?
You don't need to determine whether you should stay in Nice, Cannes or Monaco.
You don't need to figure out how many days belong in Provence.
You don't need to coordinate high-speed rail, private drivers, winery appointments, hotels, touring and cruise schedules.
And you definitely don't need to choose between 200 hotels because they all claim to be "perfectly located."
We can bring together:
- Hand-selected hotels and resorts
- Private and small-group touring
- Rail transportation
- Private transfers and drivers
- Wine-country experiences
- Food and market experiences
- French Riviera stays
- Ocean, small-ship and yacht-style cruises
- Pre- and post-cruise stays
- International and regional flights
- Special celebrations and experiences
- One organized itinerary
We design the journey around your priorities, pace, travel style and investment — then coordinate the pieces so everything works together.
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