Article Written By: Polly Wakefield
For those of you looking for the ideal holiday destination for taking up luxury rentals, South of France has the most exclusive range of French Rivera properties. The stunning selection of luxurious villas, town houses and apartments can be rented out throughout the year and make for a great way to enjoy the mesmerising beauty of this region. Some of the most popular areas on the Riviera which are famous amongst the rich and the famous as holiday destination grounds are Antibes, Cannes, Cap d'Antibes, Saint Tropez, Saint Paul, Cap Ferrat, Valbonne, Nice and Mougins.French Riviera rentals will give you the unique opportunity of exploring this stunning area in the most regal and lavish manner along with your loved ones. Ranging from historic to modern architecture, these rental properties are available in a wide array of styles all of which offer their guests the best in luxury and elegance. These holiday homes also come with a parking area, complete interior furnishings, a pool, as well as a professional housekeeping team on request.Beginning from Toulon and extending all the way to the Italian Border, this region is home to world famous tourist attractions like Nice, Cannes, Menton, Beaulieu, Cap d'Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, St.-Tropez, Eden Roc and Monaco. The city of Nice is the largest tourist area in this region and hosts the pre-Lenten Carnival famously known as the Promenade des Anglais which attracts a large number of celebrities and affluent people who also frequent the hotels Negresco, the Angleterre, the Royal, the Ruhl, the Plaza and the Splendid all of which offer a fine dining experience. Cannes has something more animated and effervescent to offer to its visitors most of whom comprise of celebrities. There are some truly spectacular beaches in this part of the Riviera as well as some world class hotels like the Martinez which is the largest in all of the Cote d'AzurAnother ideal place to choose French Riviera rentals is the Cap d'Antibes which lies in between Nice and Cannes. Some of the must visit areas in this place are the beaches at Corniche, Eze-sur-Mer and at Juan-les-Pins which also offer some great cafes and restaurants. The Riviera is also home to some very quaint seaside villages out of which as Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and Cap d'Ail are much loved by the affluent as perfect fishing grounds.Another favourite celebrity haunt is the spectacular town of Monte Carlo. Starting from Nice, there are three roads which lead to this town namely the the Basse (low) Corniche, Moyenne (middle) Corniche, and Grande (high) Corniche all of which offer a beautiful view of the Riviere as they run at different heights. The most famous attraction of this town is the Casino which pulls in the rich crowd from all corners of the globe. Dining venues on the other hand like the Hotel de Paris, the Metropole, the Hermitage and the Mirabeau are equally famous for their gastronomic delights.There is undoubtedly no better option than holidaying in one of the elegant French Riviera rentals when it comes to visiting this stunning region. Various water sport activities like scuba diving, water skiing, underwater fishing has given this place the true nickname of a yachter's paradise. Other activities like boating, golfing, fishing as well as swimming area are also some of the favourite ways that tourists love to unwind and relax on their dream vacation in the Riviera.With its warm sunny climate, stunning landscape and some of the very best of luxury rentals, South of France makes for the perfect destination for making a dream vacation come true.
This Article Has Been Published on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 and Read 229 Times