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Read MoreANAO Beach
This little beach club on the sea in Beaulieu is just a few steps from the Royal Riviera. It rents umbrellas and loungers for €15 for the day and towels €6. The bar serves drinks and light lunch food such...
Read MoreBeach Clubs
The best way to pass a day in St. Tropez is at the private beach clubs, which line pretty Pampelonne beach, a short drive from town. While there are plenty to choose from, these are the ones to know on...
Read MoreBoat Charters
There’s no better way to see the South of France than from the water. Indagare works with a variety of boats, ranging from Fun Yaks (small boats that don’t require a permit) to skippered Riva Operas, majestic sailing vessels and...
Read MoreCap Ferrat Diving
This diving school in Cap Ferrat offers group and private dives from a wooden fishing boat.
Read MoreCap Moderne
Irish designer Eileen Gray’s restored Villa E.1027, a white concrete house on stilts, opened to the public for the first time in 2015. The structure, built in 1929, is furnished with one-off replicas of the designer’s most iconic furniture and...
Read MoreCitadelle of Saint Tropez
This early 17th-century citadel overlooks the town of St. Tropez. Although the short climb to visit can be brutal on a hot summer day, it’s worth it for the views of the Riviera as well as for the evening concerts...
Read MoreCooking Classes
There is a great range of food related activities on offer in the region. You can shop a local market for season produce and return to a family kitchen for a tutorial or you can work in a professional kitchen...
Read MoreExplore the Hilltowns
Take a guided tour of the most charming towns on the Riviera, including Eze and Vence. Your experience can be tailored to your interests so if you are an art lover, you can visit the Fondation Maeght and Matisse Chapel....
Photo by Eric ValliRead MoreFondation Carmignac
This nearly 17,000-square-foot art center draws art lovers from the world over to beautiful Porquerolles island, which is easily accessible by boat or ferry from many towns along France’s southern coast. The center has exhibits that feature rarely seen contemporary...
Read MoreFondation Maeght
One of France’s most memorable small museums, the Fondation Maeght was founded by art lovers Marguerite and Aimé Maeght in the hills of Saint Paul near Vence. The contemporary art collectors collaborated with painters and sculptors and Catalan architect Lluis...
Read MoreGAÏO
A mythic club from the 1970s (formerly known as Le Papagayo), GAÏO attracts big-name European sophisticates on special DJ nights. Otherwise it’s packed with young model wannabes and twenty-something singles.
Read MoreGolf de Beauvallon
In a grove of oaks and pines with a view of the Gulf of St.-Tropez, this private eighteen-hole club is the swankiest in the area. Reservations are a must.
Read MoreGrand Prix Experience
It is hard not to think of the Monaco Grand Prix when you are riding along the curving roads of the Riviera, and for those who want to indulge in their race car fantasies, it is possible to get behind...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Camargue Wildlife
Explore the marshland of the Camargue, which is full of flora and fauna, including flamingoes, ibis and egrets, as well as horses and bulls. Horseback riding is also an option. Indagare members can contact our bookings team for options.
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Cooking Classes
Provence is home to many famous chefs as well as bountiful markets. Depending on your interest, group size and level of culinary experience, we can tailor a cooking class to suit you. Begin exploring the markets and shops in a...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Family Activities
Whether you want to hire a boat for the day, go biking or visit villages and learn to play boules or to make perfume or pastries with locals, we can arrange for custom family activities. Indagare members can contact our...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Vineyards in Ramatuelle
The area where the chic and wealthy hide out in private hillside villas is also renowned for its Côtes de Provence vineyards. Locals adore Château des Marres, where award-winning whites are created. Other Côtes de Provence vineyards are scattered along...
Read MoreJean Cocteau Museum
The multi-faceted artist Jean Cocteau, who was a painter, poet, novelist, playwright and filmmaker created his own memorial in the seaside town of Menton in the 1950s when he discovered a 17th century fort (bastion in French) and was given...
Aerial View - Imperial La Garoupe, French Riviera, FranceRead MoreLa Garoupe Beach
Immortalized in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night, La Garoupe Beach was once the unofficial headquarters for a charmed circle of artists and writers—Scott and Zelda, Sara and Gerald Murphy, Picasso and Léger—who picnicked and swam together, swapping ideas...
Read MoreLa Musee International de Perfumerie
A 40-minute drive from Cannes in the town of Grasse—the birthplace of luxury perfumes—is La Musee International de Perfumerie. Dedicated to one of the most traditional French creations, the museum allows visitors to discover the profession of perfumery. The collections...
Courtesy Melissa Biggs Bradley / La Réserve à la PlageRead MoreLa Réserve à la Plage
The beach club and restaurant on the shore of Pampelonne Beach has a relaxing, free-spirited vibe that aims to reflect authenticity and friendliness. Bright colors and natural elements combine with the sights and smells of the Mediterranean to make this...
Read MoreLe Domaine du Rayol
A tangle of secret paths bordered by bamboo, these stunning gardens are worth a day’s excursion. Occupying a stretch of wild coastline between Le Lavandou and St.-Tropez, this government-protected park is my favorite place for a family outing. Rare plants...
Read MoreLe Patapan
Patrice Colmont, owner of Club 55, recommends this preserve of virgin forest in Ramatuelle. As he raves, “It’s hard to imagine something like this could still exist in a place where real estate properties are so incredibly sought after. The...
Read MoreLe VIP Room
Run by Jean Roch, the owner of Paris’s celeb-crammed club by the same name, VIP is a hip-hop techno haven where everyone goes when they’re not at the Caves du Roy.
Read MoreLérins Islands
The Lérins Islands sit just a 10-minute boat ride from the coast, with regular ferries departing from Cannes. The islands are a world apart from the ritzy Riviera, with dusty eucalyptus-shaded trails and jade and amethyst creeks. Stay for lunch...
Read MoreLes Caves du Roy
Getting a table at this glam nightspot is tricky, since it’s the Riviera’s top nightclub (guests staying at the Hôtel Byblos should get to know the concierge, who sometimes can help score a reservation). Les Caves has the ultimate scene:...
Read MoreLes Voiles de St. Tropez
Sailing enthusiasts are drawn to the yacht races held every October. Les Voiles de St. Tropez, which began in 1987, hosts a slew of classic boats that arrive to swoop across the bay in pursuit of the Rolex trophy. Dates...
Read MoreMaison des Papillons
Take a shopping break to visit this tiny museum, hidden in an alley off boutique-heavy Rue Allard. The exhibit of butterflies stretching over two floors was collected by painter/entomologist Dany Lartigue, the son of photographer Jacques-Henri Lartigue. April-November, closed Sundays.
Read MoreMatisse Museum
While this is not one of the most special small museums in the South of France, for lovers of Matisse’s work it is worth a stop. Housed in a charming villa in a park in Nice, the collection includes 68...
Read MoreMonaco Day Trip
Discover the tiny kingdom of Monaco with a guide. Visit the casino, the Hotel de Paris and the port and learn about the royal family and its long and colorful history. Drive on the renowned Monte Carlo track and walk...
Read MoreMougins Museum of Classical Art
Situated in the hilltop village of Mougins, the Museum of Classical Art is unlike any ordinary museum; a medieval house, the structure was designed to demonstrate the lasting influence of former societies by placing historical pieces next to notable contemporary...
Read MoreMusée de l’Annonciade
In a 16th-century chapel on the edge of the port, the museum has a small but superb collection of artists who were influenced by the brilliant St.-Tropez light. Works by Signac, Matisse, Bonnard, Van Dongen, Dufy, Marquet, Braque, and Vuillard...
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Musée International de la Parfumerie
Opened in October 2008, this museum is located in the heart of Grasse’s Old Town. The contemporary, multi-level exhibition space is filled with an extraordinary collection of over 5,000 rare pieces, including Marie Antoinette’s precious nécessaire (a brass and wooden...
Read MoreMusée National Fernand Léger
This museum was founded by the artist’s widow in the 1950s to celebrate his life and work.
Read MorePaloma Beach
A fun, lounge-y beach club for lunch or dinner in Cap Ferrat is Paloma. Watersports rentals are available.
Read MorePicasso Museum
This former home of Pablo Picasso was the first museum dedicated to the artist. (There are now other more substantial ones in Paris, Barcelona and Malaga.) Picasso only lived in the 17th century chateau, which was once a stronghold for...
Read MoreRenoir Museum
The last home of the painter Auguste Renoir, the Domaine Les Collettes, has been turned into a fabulous museum dedicated to the artist. Featuring its original furniture and décor, the building also contains the artists’ studios and many of his...
Read MoreRevere Park
This park in Eze is dedicated to showcasing native Alpes Maritimes flora and fauna. There are hiking trails and picnic tables and benches so you can enjoy the spectacular coastal views from many points.
Read MoreSegway Antibes
A fun way to explore the old town of Antibes is by Segway. You can rent and explore on your own or sign up for a guided tour.
Read MoreSentier du Littoral
Hikers shouldn’t miss the sentier littoral, a coastal footpath that begins at the Plage des Graniers and ends at the nearly deserted Cap Lardier and its breathtaking Plage de l’Escalet. The entire path runs at least twenty-five miles, but there’s...
Read MoreTennis Club de Beaulieu
This tennis club just up from the port has eight courts, including three that are lit at night.
Read MoreVilla Ephrussi de Rothschild
One of the most beautiful palaces on the French Riviera was created by Baroness Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferrat (between Nice and Monaco) and is now open to the public. It is well worth a visit for those...
Villa KerylosRead MoreVilla Kerylos
This stunningly sited villa on a promontory in Beaulieu-sur-Mer was the labor of love of archaeologist Theodore Reinach. Built between 1902 and 1908, the villa is a faithful recreation of an aristocratic Greek villa on the island of Delos from...
Read MoreVilla Santo Sospir
The former home of French socialite Francine Weisweiller, Villa Santo Sospir’s legend derives from the era during which it was inhabited by famed French artist and poet Jean Cocteau. While he originally arrived at the villa for a one-week stay...
Read MoreWalk: Cap Ferrat
Cap-Ferrat has fourteen kilometers of walking paths, most along the coast, that provide wonderful sea views as well as glimpses of the villas and the port that give the peninsula its distinctive character. There is a lovely stretch from the...
