Getaway - Calvi and Ile Rousse
In the north of Corsica, Calvi and Ile Rousse are two of the finest seaside resorts in the Balagne area. In addition to their leisure-oriented infrastructures, gastronomy and sport, these towns are imbued with history going back to ancient times. Calvi was built as a fortified citadel to counter

Getaway - Cannes and Mougins
Cannes is one of the best-known French cities in the world. Its renown is closely linked to the Croisette, its promenade, its film stars and its international film festival. Its exceptional setting, excellent climate and long sandy beaches along the deep blue Mediterranean Sea attract crowds all y

Getaway - Eze
Stretching across three levels of the cliff overhanging the Mediterranean Sea, Eze, in a medieval, fortified setting, has all the charm of a historic town and the facilities of a seaside resort. Princes and writers have made it their holiday location for the past century (Gustave of Sweden, Nietz

Getaway - Grasse
Grasse is the city of fragrance. During its long history, it was transformed from a strategic fortress to a focal point in the tanning and fur trade industry and, in the 18th century, it became the world perfume capital. The small city is a succession of perfume factories and gardens, gratifying t

Getaway - La Scandola Nature Reserve
To the north of the Gulf of Girolta, the Scandola peninsula's wealth of fauna (seagulls, cormorants, sea eagles) and flora (scrubland) have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. From the Girolata to the Porto Cape, a trip by boat is an unforgettable experience in this landscape of er

Getaway - Le Lavandou and Iles d'Hyères
Le Lavandou stretches for 12 km along the coastline of the South of France. It has a mild climate and a walk along the coast amid pines, mimosas and palm trees, leads through flower-decked villages to beaches and rocky inlets. Boats leave Le Lavandou harbour for the three Hyères islands. Colonised

Getaway - Massif des Maures
This coastal massif composed of low mountains runs from the Giens peninsula to the Gulf of Fréjus marking an immense expanse of greenery and sheer cliffs descending into the sea. It is covered with forests of oak and chestnut, inhabited by a large colony of game, including wild boar. On the massif

Getaway - Monaco
Built on rock where the [Alps->http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/destinations/region/560/Alpes-Francaises/3050/] fall away into the Mediterranean Sea, the Principality of Monaco glistens with sparkling beauty and unequalled splendour. A luxurious seaside resort and tax haven of international finance

Getaway - Nice and St-Paul de Vence
On the Riviera, Nice is distinctive for its colourful, gracious appearance amid beaches, cliffs and the mountains. The old town and its busy streets full of shops and restaurants has for years now been a venue for tourists in quest of the sun. Winding roads known as “Corniches”, dating

Getaway - Porto-Vecchio and Bonifacio
In the south of Corsica, wedged between sea and mountain, Porto-Vecchio is the ultimate in holiday resorts. This seaside town near the Gulfs of Pinarellu, Palombaggia and di Sogno offers access to a succession of white-sand beaches giving onto the sea in all its splendour, plus the most tropical cl

Getaway - Saint-Tropez
The most “celeb” of Mediterranean seaside resorts needs no introduction. On the [Massif des Maures->http://www.relaischateaux.com/en/destinations/region/131/Cote-d-Azur/131/massifmaures/746/] coast, miles of beaches of fine sand, a pretty yachting harbour (inundated with yachts and cele

Getaway - The Gorges du Verdon
In the huge Verdon canyon, the river twists and turns in magnificent gorges where special facilities have been set up to enable easy access by visitors. From the Balcon de la Mescla there is a splendid view over the Verdon and Artuby. The Cirque de Vaumale dominates the gorges, towering 700 metres

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