On May 14th, the 72nd Cannes Film Festival started, and the red carpet stars sparkled with the most luxurious jewelry of the most famous and most beautiful and elegant evening dresses with luxurious colors and luxurious haircuts, and their new aesthetic looks emerged in an enchanting style.
Many people flock to Cannes, in the southeastern region of France, known as the French Côte d’Azur, which was known by the Arabs as Septimania, and the most famous cities are Nice, Cannes, Saint-Robbes, Toulon and Marseille, which is located on the coast of the White Sea. The average
The history of this region as a prestigious tourist destination dates back to the end of the eighteenth century as it began as a winter spa for the British upper class, and with the arrival of the railway in the middle of the nineteenth century, it became a destination for the holidays of British aristocrats, Russians and other nobles.
In the first half of the twentieth century, it was frequented by artists and writers, as well as wealthy and European Americans, and after the Second World War, it became a popular tourist destination and conference site and at the present time the French Riviera is home to 163 nationalities.
Come with us on a tour of a photographer who introduced you more to the cities of this picturesque region, which is characterized by its mild climate, sunshine, varied natural landscapes, and of course its beautiful beaches with its azure blue waters ..
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Nice
Nice is the largest city in the Riviera, and also hosts Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, which is the third busiest airport in France, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Nice combines authentic charm with Mediterranean hospitality by offering a range of activities, attractions, archaeological sites, and more. You can go hiking or biking along the city’s famous Promenade des Anglais.
Was Cannes
The city of Cannes gained its fame from the annual film festival, where hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to it, and this city is one of the most famous cities on the French Riviera, and the striking Promenade de la Croisette stretches 2 km along the Mediterranean coast.
You can not miss the original city spirit by strolling the steep lanes from Le Suquet to the medieval palace and ascending to the top of the square tower and enjoying a wonderful panoramic view of the bay.
Grasse
The French city of Grasse, the capital of perfumes, helped by its mild sunny climate to grow flowers and plants used in the perfume industry. You can visit the International Perfume Museum, which is unique in the world, to introduce you to the history of these high-end perfumes.
The perfume industry in Grasse dates back to the sixteenth century, as the city was also known for leather tanning and leather goods manufacturing. Because tanning unleashes an unpleasant smell, tanners consider using the perfume to remove these scents, and, at first, each of them produced his own perfume, then the perfume industry became independent in itself to increase the demand for it, especially in the royal court, at the time, along with leather handbags .
Saint-Tropez
When visiting the French Riviera, do not miss passing through Saint-Tropez, which is like a postcard image as yachts shine against a background in pastel colors. The atmosphere has been festive since the sixties of the last century, an elegant and comfortable city, and it extends to the beaches of Pampilon where you can have lunch on the sand while enjoying the Mediterranean.
Antibes
Antibes is one of the most fascinating places in the Riviera to enjoy the beauty of nature and its rich cultural heritage with its fortified medieval fortresses in the old town, its museums and squares.
Antibes was once the holiday home of the Grimaldi family, and the city was one of the most important trading ports in the Mediterranean for centuries.
On the occasion of the Cannes Film Festival 2020 .. Get to know the French Riviera
Nice
Was Cannes
Grasse
Saint-Tropez
Antibes
