A hundred years ago, bigwigs from London to Moscow began flocking south to the French Riviera and the sun-drenched city of Nice. They came to socialize, gamble, and escape the dreary weather at home, ...
Imagine spending a whole day exploring Rome's ancient wonders and world-class trattorie, then hitting the sack only to wake up to the French Riviera's turquoise seas and pastel-colored coastal towns?
The region is made up of bustling big cities, tiny fishing towns and many charming inland villages where centuries-old ways of life are still followed by friendly French locals happy to share their ...
A region famous for its sun-drenched climate becomes a refreshing retreat when the summer heat, megayachts and swarms of tourists are gone.
Ponant Explorations is unveiling a new French Riviera itinerary in 2026. The eight-day voyage will be offered aboard the recently renovated Le Ponant, which can accommodate up to 32 guests in 16 ...
Cruise ships in the harbor at Villefranche-sur-Mer. Guests ride tender boats to the port. Photo Credit: Boris Stroujko/Shutterstock Cruise caps are in effect on the French Riviera after they were ...
Riviera Travel has debuted its newest ship on the Danube, the Riviera Radiance. The ship has completed its inaugural cruise, the 15-day Budapest to the Black Sea sailing. The 178-passenger ship is the ...
High season in the French Riviera may be the summer months, but the region originally gained its popularity in the late 18th century as a winter retreat for royals and wealthy British aristocrats.
French authorities have officially rolled out new rules that will reshape cruise operations along the Alpes-Maritimes coastline (the French Riviera), home to some of the Mediterranean’s busiest cruise ...