Shoreside Activities & Events in France

AMF Bowling de Nice Acropolis

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Crews told us they regularly go bowling here.

Abbaye Du Thoronet

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Just under an hour’s drive from Toulon is the Abbaye du Thoronet.

Aix en Provence

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Aix dates back to Roman times and was once the capital of Provence, with elegant fountains and 17th century mansions.

Annonciade Museum

Location: Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

A reminder that the village of St-Tropez was one of the most active 'avant garde' artistic communities at the beginning of the 20th century becomes clear with a visit to the Annonciade Museum in the old chapel at the west side of the harbour.

Antibes Antiques Fair

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

One of the largest shows of its kind in France, the Antibes Antiques Show attracts thousands of collectors for two weeks in April.

Antibes – Cap d’Antibes –Juan-les-Pins

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Leaving the Bastion, you pass Albert 1er square, before arriving at promenade Pierre Merli, then Port de la Salis.

Avignon

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Avignon is a city steeped in history, and for that reason (plus it’s beauty) it is a wonderful place for a long weekend.

Avignon

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Avignon is a city steeped in history, and for that reason (plus it’s beauty) it is a wonderful place for a long weekend.

Beaches

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The coast of La Ciotat stretches over 19.5 km.

Beaches

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Cannes spends 650,000 Euros each year to reclaim 25,000 cubic metres of sand from the sea for its 7.5km of wonderful yellow sandy beaches.

Bike Hire

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

‘Eco-Loc’: An original way to discover Villefranche and surrounds, without effort or pollution, is on an electrically powered bicycle!

Biot

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

A medieval village dominated by mimosa and olive treecovered hills; Biot invites the visitor to take their time to explore this famous little town.

Cannes Film Festival

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Since 1946 Cannes has hosted the world famous Film Festival.

Carnaval de Nice

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

With a different theme each year, Carnaval de Nice is the biggest and most spectacular in the country, and is an occasion for festivals in towns across France.

Cassis

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Cassis is a charming little fishing village located only a few minutes drive west from La Ciotat, towards Marseille.