8 Best Places to Visit in the French Riviera

"Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat earned its nickname — the 'Peninsula of Billionaires' — thanks to the extravagant mansions and villas crowning what claims to be the most expensive village in the world. While estates like Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild are something to ogle at, the nature here is the true attraction. Nearly six miles of footpaths skirt the peninsula’s rugged coastline, leading to hidden coves ideal for cliff jumping and tucked-away beaches like Plage Paloma, which, despite counting celebrity visits by the likes of Sean Connery and Elton John, is one of the most laid-back beach clubs on the Riviera." - Lane Nieset Lane Nieset Lane Nieset is a travel writer from Miami who has lived in France for the past decade. From Paris, she covers a mix of lifestyle, wine, food, and design for publications including Food & Wine, Condé N