subject: Cote D'Azur Tour From Monaco to St Clair Part 1 [print this page] I never get bored of the Cte d'Azur tour from Monaco to St Clair. It's just beautiful.
There are so many places to see, along the Cte d'Azur that if you actually stopped at every spot it would take you days to get to St Clair.
Monaco itself is a fascinating town with a port that makes you wish you had invented something that would afford you one of the James Bond type yachts, sitting in the sparkling blue water. Hot spot for a spot of lunch is 'Stars n Bars' which is right on the port. If you have time jump on the guided tour tram that leaves from Prince Alberts' palace on the hill, overlooking the port. Its great value and you will see the most well known places like the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
Here is tip No1. Keep the Mediterranean on your left then you cannot go wrong!
First stop, for me, would be Cap d'Ail. Walk down the steps to the cove and treat yourself to a sun bed and a swim. The beach is a sand beach and the water is warm. Cap d'Ail is a real find.
Next, en route, is Eze. U2 fans may want to know Bono resides here and his house is right on the sandy beach. Ask a local for directions! Eze is very popular for restaurants so you may want to consider having lunch here if you have not already eaten. Check out Auberge du Cheval Blanc for great seafood and Cafe Cascogne is great value.
Following the coast road you will come to St Jean-Cap Ferrat. A favorite amongst the rich and famous and is home to a wonderful zoo. If you have children with you have a look. Even the animals seem to be smiling!
Villefranche is the next stop on the list. Set between Cap Ferrat and Cap Nice, totally unspoiled and a must see seaside town. As well as the picturesque bay Villefranche is home to many places of interest and is littered with many churches and chapels.
There are two beaches here. Plage des Marinires is the main beach and sits beneath the Nice to Italy railway line. Plage de la Darse is a smaller pebble beach next to the harbour. Both are well kept and very enjoyable.
A very cool way to visit the Cte d'Azur is to hire a motorhome in the UK and drive down to France. If you are in the UK call 0800 612 8719 to reserve one.
Cote D'Azur Tour From Monaco to St Clair Part 1
By: Roger Bear
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