Côte d'Azur Attractions  As you might expect the emphasis in this region is on sun, sea and sand.  Amongst our favourite attractions are Aqualand and Aquatica, ideal for those days when you want to have a bit of fun in the water without battling amongst the sun worshippers!  The region also boasts some remarkable scenery with the incredible Massif de l'Esterel, the Lerins Islands and the Gorge du Verdon, the world's second largest gorge, just a couple of hours drive inland.

Mont Vinaigre

Location: In the centre of the Massif de l’Esterel, just north of Fréjus and accessible by road off the N7.

Description: Mont Vinaigre reaches to only 618m but has a dramatic setting as the highest point in the Massif, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and in the distance you get fine views of Cannes.
Our recommendations: It’s possible to drive nearly all the way to the top and it’s probably worth doing as it is a long way by minor roads to the summit.  On the other hand this is not a drive for the faint hearted as it has some sharp drops alongside the road!  The last ten minutes of gentle climb must be done on foot.
For the children: Why not make a day of it and hire bikes in St Raphael or Agay and then spend the day cycling in the massif?  It is a hard slog to the top of Mont Vinaigre, but exhilarating to reach it!

       - Aquatica
       - Aqualand
       - Cassis
       - Lerins Islands
       - Marineland
       - Massif de l'Esterel
       - Mont Vinaigre
       - Musée de l’Automobiliste
       - Parfumerie Fragonard

Worth a detour inland is the Gorge du Verdon (details in our Provence section).

It's a long time since we visited the Côte d'Azur with the children and they don't remember much about it.  So we can't offer a list of their favourites here.  If you would like to propose some, please send us your feedback.