Easy St. Raphael & French Riviera Drive

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Departing from your ship to discover one of the most beautiful part of the French Riviera.

While it's long been known as the escape for the rich and famous, the French Riviera began as a winter health resort for the British upper class at the end of the 18th century. By the first half of the 20th century, it was frequented by artists and writers such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Edith Wharton, Somerset Maugham and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, as well as wealthy Americans and Europeans, and became a popular tourist destination and convention site after World War II. Many celebrities including Elton John, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, and soccer idol David Beckam have homes in the region.

As you continue on your scenic journey, you'll pass through the small coastal towns of La Napoule, Port La Galere, Pointe du Cap Roux and Agay. Each one is spectacular with its sparkling bays and ancient histories.

You will drive by the D-Day Memorial commemorating the landing of the U.S. Army's 36th Division in August 1944

At last you'll arrive in the fashionable resort town of Saint-Raphael. The village offers sandy beaches, marinas, good shopping, and lots of dining possibilities, and the old harbor is lined with chic shops, boutiques and cafés. You'll also find the town is full of fine old villas from the 18th and 19th centuries, with many of the Palladian style, and others evoking the Belle Époque. Enjoy a little free time to indulge in some shopping before it's time to re-board your motorcoach.

Your tour of the French Riviera concludes as you return to your motorcoach for the lovely drive back along the coastal road to Cannes and your ship.

For tours that offer more in-depth exploration with actual visits to one or more sites, see the other options in this port.

Special Notes:

The drive from Cannes to St. Raphael is approximately 1.5 hours each way.