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VIP Riviera Tour

France

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During this tour you will travel through the French Rivera

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the VIP Riviera Tour, an exclusive exploration of the Côte d'Azur, a region often conflated with 'Provence' but which maintains its own distinct identity of 'coastal glamour and Mediterranean brilliance'. Our journey…

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  2. 2Nice: The Gateway of the Sun

    Our starting point is Nice, a city that sits between the 'Alps to the east and the Mediterranean to the south,' offering a perfect blend of 'administrational meddling' and coastal beauty. The Promenade des Anglais is the city's…

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  3. 3Gourdon: The Eagle's Nest

    Gourdon is one of the 'smallest travel destinations' in southern France, yet it offers a 'panoramic view unlike anywhere else'. Perched at 760 meters above sea level on a rocky plateau, it overlooks the Loup Valley with a sense…

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  4. 4Grasse: The Perfume Capital

    Descending from the 'Eagle's Nest,' we reach Grasse, the 'perfume capital of the world'. This town has been the heart of the global fragrance industry since the 19th century, when 'lavender harvesting had become an industry' and…

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  5. 5Saint-Paul-de-Vence: The Artist's Refuge

    Saint-Paul-de-Vence is perhaps the most famous 'hilltop village' in the region, a place where 'something about this landscape makes people productive in slightly concerning ways'. Like Gordes, it sits on a 'limestone outcrop' and…

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  6. 6Antibes: The Fortress of the Sea

    Antibes is a city where the 'proper bit' of the Riviera meets the sea, offering a 'distinct blend of vibes' between its medieval old town and the luxury of the Port Vauban. The 'grand architecture' of the Fort Carré stands as a…

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  7. 7Cannes: The Palais and the Palm Trees

    Cannes is synonymous with 'coastal glamour' and the 'millionaire' lifestyle, famous worldwide for its annual film festival and the 'iconic landmarks' of the Croisette. The Palais des Festivals is the 'vibrant hub' of this…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our VIP Riviera Tour comes to a close, we reflect on a day of 'indelible experiences' and 'breathtaking beauty'. We have traveled from the 'grand architecture' of Nice to the 'Eagle's Nest' of Gourdon, witnessing a region that…

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What is VIP Riviera Tour?

VIP Riviera Tour is a place in France with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationFrance
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates43.6942, 7.2860
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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