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Here is the list of Office of tourism on the french Riviera :

Here is the list of the tourist offices of the french riviera :

ANTIBES-JUAN-LES-PINS
http://www.antibes-juanlespins.com/
AURON
http://www.auron.com/
BAR-SUR-LOUP
http://www.lebarsurloup.fr/
BEAULIEU-SUR-MER
http://www.ot-beaulieu-sur-mer.fr/
BEAUSOLEIL
http://www.beausoleil-tourisme.com/
BERRE-LES-ALPES
http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/mdp.berre-les-alpes
BEUIL
http://www.beuil.com/
BIOT
http://www.biot.fr/
BREIL-SUR-ROYA
http://www.breil-sur-roya.fr/
CABRIS
http://cabris.chez.tiscali.fr/
CAGNES-SUR-MER
http://www.cagnes-tourisme.com/
CANNES
http://www.cannes.fr/
CANNET
http://www.lecannet.com/
CAP-D'AIL
http://www.cap-dail.com/
CARROS
http://www.otiazur.fr/
CASTILLON
http://www.castillon06.com/
COLLE-SUR-LOUP
http://www.ot-lacollesurloup.com/
EZE
http://www.eze-riviera.com/
GAUDE
http://www.mairie-lagaude.fr/
GILETTE
http://www.esteron.fr/
GOURDON
http://www.gourdon-france.com/
GRASSE
http://www.grasse.fr/
GUILLAUMES
http://www.pays-de-guillaumes.com/
ISOLA
http://www.isola2000.com/
LANTOSQUE
http://www.pays-vesubie.com/
LEVENS
http://www.levenstourisme.com/
MANDELIEU-LA-NAPOULE
http://www.ot-mandelieu.fr/
MENTON
http://www.menton.fr/
MONACO
http://www.monaco-tourisme.com/
MOUANS-SARTOUX
http://www.mouans-sartoux.com/
MOUGINS
http://www.mougins-coteazur.org/
NICE
http://www.nicetourisme.com/
PEGOMAS
http://www.villedepegomas.fr/
PEYMEINADE
http://www.tourismepeymeinade.info/
PUGET-THENIERS
http://www.provence-val-dazur.com/
ROQUEBILLIERE
http://www.roquebilliere.com/
ROQUEBRUNE-CAP-MARTIN
http://roquebrune-cap-martin.com/
ROQUEFORT-LES-PINS
http://www.ville-roquefort-les-pins.fr/
ROUBION
http://www.roubion.com/
SAINT-CEZAIRE-SUR-SIAGNE
http://www.saintcezairesursiagne.com/
SAINT-DALMAS-LE-SELVAGE
http://www.stationsdumercantour.com/
SAINT-ETIENNE-DE-TINEE
http://www.stationsdumercantour.com/
SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
http://www.saintjeancapferrat.fr/
SAINT-JEANNET
http://www.saintjeannet.com/
SAINT-LAURENT-DU-VAR
http://www.ville-saintlaurentduvar.fr/
SAINT-MARTIN-VESUBIE
http://www.saintmartinvesubie.fr/
SAINT-PAUL
http://www.saint-pauldevence.com/
SAINT-SAUVEUR-SUR-TINEE
http://www.ville-saint-sauveursurtinee.fr/
SAINT-VALLIER-DE-THIEY
http://saintvallier.ifrance.com/saintvallier/
SOSPEL
http://www.sospel-tourisme.com/
TENDE
http://www.tendemerveilles.com/
THEOULE-SUR-MER
http://www.theoule-sur-mer.org/
TOULON
http://www.toulontourisme.com/
TOURRETTES-SUR-LOUP
http://www.tourrettessurloup.com/
TURBIE
http://www.ville-la-turbie.fr/
VALBERG
http://www.valberg.com/
VALBONNE-SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS
http://www.tourisme-valbonne.com/
VALDEBLORE
http://www.colmiane.com/
VALLAURIS
http://www.vallauris-golfe-juan.com/
VENCE
http://www.ville-vence.fr/
VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER
http://www.villefranche-sur-mer.com/
VILLENEUVE-LOUBET
http://www.ot-villeneuveloubet.org

Guest house " mas de Clairefontaine" is ideally situated to visit the West of the departement

From Grasse enjoy at few minutes of Antibes port to see :

LES VOILES D'ANTIBES www.voilesdantibes.com


from may 30 to june 3, 2007 Les Voiles d’Antibes opens the season of Classic regattas in the Mediterranean... Vauban, the first leisure harbour in Europe, becomes on this occasion the main dock of some of the most beautiful yachts, from vintage (pre-1950s) to today's. Between competitions at sea and celebrations on their return, the participant and the public at large will meet at the Race Village and at the harbour, to enjoy many exhibitions and events on the theme of the sea and of the environment, as well as cocktails, concerts, fashion shows and many surprises!

From the end of the 19th Century onwards, many artists became fascinated by the tranquil lifestyle and luminosity of the Côte d’Azur. The diversity of the landscapes, the clement climate, the exuberant nature of the place, the magical colours and extraordinary light and the apparent gift of healing and embellishing has never failed to evoke inspiration and creative energy for the numerous famous painters who visited or lived in the region. With a unique cultural abundance, the French Riviera had become a place privileging freedom, experimentation and a land of welcome, refuge and wellbeing for inventors of modernity who can be found in the artists’ studios in Antibes, Cagnes-sur-Mer or in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.


Spanning six communes in the Alpes-Maritimes Department, the route provides numerous panels put in place on sites of original paintings so that you can follow in the footsteps of Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Raymond Peynet, Chaïm Soutine, Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, Pierre Bonnard, Jean Cocteau…

If you look for any event on the riviera , I advise to see the site :

You can see very fast all events on the french riviera and see by date, by city,by category, by theme, by type etc...

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This eagerly awaited experience is available all year long.
Each session lasts approximately 1 hour, to discover the biology and ecology of dolphins, before approaching the dolphins for 20 mn under close supervision by trainers on a sunken deck.

Practical information :Reservations on site only on the day of the visit, starting at 10:00am.Limited number of participantsThe admission price for access to this tank is €65/person.

Mandatory conditions for admission : - having an admission ticket for Marineland- being at least 1.20 metres (4 feet) tall- access to the tank is reserved exclusively for persons holding a ticket.

Cannes is quite a small town, but it is a town of many faces. Indeed, the centre itself presents three very different landscapes – the prestigious seaside promenade, La Croisette, the lively town centre overflowing with boutiques, and the picturesque old port and Suquet hill which make up the old town. In the same style as Le Suquet, but 4km or so north of the town, Le Cannet is a delightful little village of narrow, winding streets and old houses belonging to the town’s suburbs. Also bordering the town but this time to the east, La Californie-Super Cannes is a lush, green haven sheltering luxury villas. On the western side, the suburbs engulf Cannes La Bocca and heading south, you’ll reach two green gems afloat in the sea – just 1km from Cannes’ shores, Iles Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat attract thousands of visitors every year.


La Croisette and La Pointe-Croisette
A visit to Cannes is not complete without a stroll along La Croisette, the splendid promenade that stretches along the whole length of Cannes’ coastline. The atmosphere of this fabulous walkway changes with the passing of each hour. One minute you’ll be surrounded by crowds of tourists, the next you’ll meet a local walking their dog, while at other times you’ll pass wealthy, elegantly-dressed residents, or even eccentrics and posers making sure they grab the attention of every passer-by… but before ten in the morning, when the town is still quiet, the atmosphere will take you right back to the belle époque. Beneath the promenade, many sandy beaches stretch out to sea. Most of them are private, which means you have to pay to gain access, but your money will buy you the comfort of a sunbed, parasol and drinks at the bar. The town side of La Croisette is largely devoted to illustrious fashion boutiques where the big names in haute couture and jewellery (such as Christian Lacroix, Hermès, Chanel, etc.) rub shoulders with the countless sun-drenched café terraces. Also in this area is the Musée de la Malmaison, a former lavish casino and now a museum showing temporary exhibitions of modern art, looking out over the sea. This is also the site of Cannes’ most prestigious and palatial hotels, including the famous: Hôtel Carlton and Hôtel Martinez, which is home to most of the film stars during the International Film Festival. During the festival, fans of the silver screen can see the stars and directors making their mark on the famous steps of the Palais des Festivals at the end of La Croisette.

Le Centre-ville (town centre)
The long shopping street known as Rue d'Antibes, running parallel to the shore-hugging Boulevard de la Croisette, marks the very heart of the town centre as Cannes’ commercial hub. Fashion boutiques abound, and there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets, although most of the big-name labels are located on La Croisette. You’ll find almost all the essentials here: food, the train station, libraries etc. and it’s a great place to shop. Make sure you visit the Galerie du Gray d'Albion, a beautiful shopping arcade which juts out onto La Croisette.

Le Vieux Port & Le Suquet (the old port & the hill)
Far from the opulence and modernity of Cannes, the old port and adjoining Suquet district are the most picturesque parts of town, taking you back in time. It’s easy to lose your way among the elaborate labyrinth of back streets, quaint passageways and pretty little squares, but they are deliciously cool retreats in the summer heat. Climb the streets to reach the top of the Suquet hill, from where you can take in an unrivalled panorama of Cannes and the surrounding area. It makes for an especially romantic view as dusk falls and the town begins to light up beneath you. Just behind this point is one of Cannes’ all too few museums, the Musée de la Castre, sheltered in a 12th-century castle which once belonged to the monks of the Lérins islands just offshore. It houses a beautiful collection of objects of Mediterranean origin, with an emphasis on ethnography and archaeology, as well as many musical instruments from all over the world. Also on Le Suquet is the Eglise Notre-Dame d'Espérance, which dates back to the 17th century. The church is especially renowned for its naïve-style thanksgiving plaques created by locals, who were not necessarily artistic, as a tribute to the Virgin Mary who answered their prayers. As for the old port, its moorings are only occupied by yachts and small fishing boats. But Cannes is a master of harmonizing contrasts: old lives beside new, luxury mingles with rustic, and the town and countryside happily complement one other here.

Le Cannet-Rocheville
Let the long, wide Boulevard Carnot lead you to the peaceful and pleasant suburb of Cannet with its picturesque architecture, where the tiny old town resembles a little inland village. The district boasts many art and crafts galleries, a chapel decorated by Tobiasse – a celebrated painter from Israel who lives on the Côte d’Azur, as well as a bunch of great little restaurants.

California & Super-Cannes
Situated on a small hill, the California district is blessed with many beautiful green areas. The Mediterranean flora is in bloom all year long, featuring aloes, mimosas, pine and cork-oak trees, and the area actually owes its name, California, to this vegetation which evokes western America. The town’s most beautiful houses and hotels were built here during the belle époque, and although little of them remain today, this is still a high-class area. The villas are sumptuously luxurious, lavishly brimming with wealth and finery, although it’s often difficult to catch a glimpse of them as they are usually hidden amongst extensive grounds. A little California dreaming nonetheless…

La Bocca
Situated just to the west of Cannes, close to the motorway and the Cannes-Mandelieu airport, the Cannes-La Bocca district doesn’t have much to offer the tourist. That said, it does have a large number of superstores selling sports gear (see sport), furniture and the like.

Îles de Lérins
These two sparkling emeralds that set off the coast of Cannes go by the names of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. Far from the hustle and bustle of the town, the islands seem to look on Cannes with an assured and peaceful air. Adventuring into the natural beauty of the islands is a very popular pursuit during the summer months. To get there, take one of the boats which depart near the Palais des Festivals. It was on the island of Sainte-Marguerite that the “Man in the Iron Mask, made famous by Alexandre Dumas, was kept for eleven years, (although the mask was in fact made of velvet). As well as the vegetation, the monastery on Saint-Honorat is well worth a visit.

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Cannes is the "star" of the French Riviera, famous for the International Film Festival and the glitzy hotels, cars, beaches and visitors attracted here. Although it's probably the opposite of the Beyond type villages of the "arriére pays", it would be a shame to visit the South of France without experiencing the city for yourself.

Film producers (yea, sure!) and starlets for the festival in May. Tourists year-round and crowds of tourists in the summer. Exotic people and real people, and plenty of poodles (it is France, after all). The yachts and cruise ships float in the blue water, and you can't always tell which is which by the size.

Exotic cars abound: white-haired ladies drive Maseratis for shopping trips, Porsches blow through the streets like pollen, and only the very latest models of Lamborghini and Ferrari attract serious attention. This American snake (photo) is the hit of the moment.
The city of Cannes is centered around the old port, with the central part quite compact. The famous "Croisette" is the boulevard and the beach that extends around the bay to the east of the port, in the protected "Rade de Cannes". Out around the point at the west side of the port, the Boulevard Jean Hibert runs along the coast to the west, with even more fine sandy beaches. The Rue d'Antibes is the main street running east-west through the center of the city, becoming the Rue Félix Faure at the bottom end, past the Allée de la Liberté and the port. The Boulevard Carnot runs north out of the city, through residential-shopping areas, to the A8 autoroute, and inland towards Grasse.

The closest thing to an "old town" is "Le Suquet" overlooking the west end of the port. The 12th-century Tour de Mt. Chevalier, ramparts and 12th-16th-century church Notre-Dame-de-l'Espérence give a touch of medieval flavor to the city. The Le Suquet area has narrow streets climbing up and around the hill, with a fine view from the top. Standing on the ancient rampart wall in front of the church, you can see east across the city, the port and the bay to the Cap de la Croisette, and to the west across the Gulf of La Napoule to the Massif de l'Esterel mountains.
Street Names. Now and again we run across street names that invoke humor, curiosity or wonderment. Rue de la Misericorde (near the Forville market): doesn't really mean you live on "misery" street as it would seem to an Anglophone; "misericorde" is mercy, named after the Chapelle de la Misericorde on the same street. Rue des Etats-Unis should make visiting Americans feel welcome; parallel to this street there's also a Rue des Belges and a Rue des Serbes.

Beaches
If you're not busy shopping, eating or ogling, there are miles of beaches along the Golfe de la Napoule or along "La Croisette" in the Rade de Cannes. The beaches are all sandy here, as in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins.

Shopping
Cannes is great for "upper-crust" shopping. You should be in Nice for serious or business shopping, while Cannes is a shopper's paradise for chic and expensive items. Although you might want to buy your yacht in Antibes, the Rolls-Royce dealer is in Cannes, and there's an endless collection of top-of-the-line jewelry shops, haute-couture clothing shops and art galleries.
Rue d'Antibes. This long street runs the length of Cannes, from the eastern edge to Rue Félix Faure at the port. Shops of all types are along here, including clothing boutiques and many places with fine gift items. Cannes' movie theaters are along the Rue d'Antibes as well.
Bvd de la Croisette. Along this famous boulevard and its many side streets are the art galleries, jewelry stores and the most exclusive clothing shops. If you're not on a budget, your hotel will probably be here as well.
Zone Piétonne - Walking Street. The Rue Meynadier runs parallel to the port, one block in from Rue Félix Faure. Roughly six blocks long, this street has markets and shops with things like produce, meat, groceries, clothes and gifts. There's a Pier One Imports shop with household items.

Markets
Flea Market. A Marché Brocante is held every Saturday, "Sur Les Allées", opposite the old port, beneath the trees. This becomes a two-day market with the first Sunday of the month.
Forville. The main daily market is at Forville, two blocks north (inland) from the Hotel de Ville on Rue Félix Faure. This is a big, active covered market, that takes up a full, long block (photo). A flower market is at the west end of the covered area. On Mondays, Forville becomes a Marché Brocante (flea market).
Place Gambetta. This is a smaller, but still sizable, daily market in the covered area in the center of the square. Place Gambetta is a block north of the Rue d'Antibes and a couple of blocks east of the train station.

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