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Cote d'Azur - the wonderful road between St. Tropez and Cannes  
Driving in France - A part of the coast road beside the Mediterranean

By David Mottram

The coast road along the Mediterranean is very beautiful in many areas, but perhaps one very memorable part of this scenic highway is between St. Tropez and Cannes.  The 15 miles (or so) stretch between Ste. Maxime and St. Raphael in particular, really is breathtakingly beautiful.
The road is very very busy in the months of June, July and August, but when my wife and I last drove along it, it was a beautiful mid-September Sunday afternoon and the traffic was light enough to allow us to stop occasionally and enjoy the views.

Cote d'Azur - the coast road along the Mediteranean between Frejus and Cannes - photo by Roaming Times

RVing is very popular in France and you see many RVs as you drive along the road.  Parking places are adequate to allow them to stop and take in the view.

See more about RVs (le Camping Car) here.  
Read more about driving in France here.   

Typical French RV - le Camping Car - photo by Roaming Times

The road from St. Tropez to Cannes passes through many wonderful towns and villages - Ste. Maxime, St. Aygulf, St. Raphael are among the most memorable.
This shows St. Raphael - a beautiful town along the way.  My wife and I had lunch here - a wonderful meal of fish soup and fresh fish.

St. Raphael - Cote d'Azur - photo by Roaming Times

Although the restaurants are very good - and some are very very good - picnicing is popular.  

Picnicing by the side of the road.  Near St. Raphael, south of France - photo by Roaming Times

All along this stretch of road are place you can stop and find a little stretch of sand or a little cove and enjoy some of the wonderful bread and foods that can be bought in any French supermarket.

Posted 10/2006   Permalink with readers' comments and links


About driving in France

By David Mottram

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