To discover the French départements of Var and Alpes-Maritimes, begin by travelling along the coast

from the west. From Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, a typical fishing village, to Menton, a town with an Italian

feel, this coastal journey, where the B-road often flirts with the sea, hides many treasures between the

sweet-smelling scrub and the cool spindrift - sandy beaches and coves where grey pebbles contrast the

deep blue sea, outstanding views, limestone cliffs or flaming red rocks, a wide range of Mediterranean

vegetation with majestic palm trees, Aleppo or umbrella pines, hundred-year-old olive trees and lemon

trees.

In summer, the coast bustles with life - the Jet Set atmosphere in St. Tropez, luxury hotels in Cannes

or Nice, dream homes in Antibes, late night shopping in Juan-les-Pins, not forgetting the stars and

other famous names who have settled in hidden villas near Gassin or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat... it really

is a sight to see.