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French Riviera, firm favourite of the international tourist scene
     
 

One day, in her search to become eternal, beauty looked for a place to call home. She discovered the French Riviera.
She took up residence & loved it so much. That she has lived there ever since.

Louis NUCERA, 1928-2000

   
 

The French Riviera is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean
destination situated in the heart of Europe. It enjoys a
climate blessed by the gods with over 300 days of sunshine
per year. Its unique natural environment, its intense light, the
mildness of its climate are key attributes of the stylish living
synonymous with the French Riviera.

Land of exception and emotion, the Côte d’Azur - French Riviera owes a large part of its success to its exceptional diversity andwealth. A unique identity forged by the contrast between sea and mountain. Preserved natural landscapes stretching from the Mediterranean coastline to the Alpes du Sud. An extraordinary cultural heritage which embraces a large part of the history of humanity. An abundant crucible of creative activity for artists from all over the world. A wealth of international festivals and large events. Gastronomy gorged by sun, given a contemporary twist by the greatest chefs. A wide range of leisure activities and infrastructures which have seduced visitors from all over the world for over one and a half centuries.

   
     
 

 

 

 

French Riviera illustrated tourism & economy presentation

French version on-line - PDF version 6,30 Mo
English version on-line - PDF version 5,16 Mo
German version on-line - PDF version 4,73 Mo

     
Key figures
  • No. 1 French tourist destination after Paris: 11 millions visitors (2010)
  • No. 1 French international airport after Paris: 9 603 014 passengers (2010)
  • 105 direct destinations to 35 countries - 58 airlines  
  • Nice-Paris No. 1 airline in France with 33 daily connections
  • 658 hotels with a capacity of 58 500 beds, over one third of which are 4* and 5*
  • No. 2 area in France for tourist residences
  • 60% average occupancy for tourist accommodation
  • Less than one out of two stays between June and September
  • 2nd largest hire vehicle fleet in France
  • No. 1 cruising destination: 994,055 cruise visitors (2010)
  • No. 1 gambling destination in France: 17 casinos, 5 of which in Monaco
  • No. 1 golf destination in France: 20 golf clubs and 20 courses including 10 18-hole courses
  • 15 ski stations & 700 kms of runs
  • 1 National Natural Park: Parc National du Mercantour
  • Over 130 museums and monuments open to the public
  • 100 parks and gardens open to the public
  • 10 leisure parks
  • 200 private beaches
  • 14 spas
  • 5,200 restaurants, of which 37 Michelin-starred (2011 ratings)
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