Hyères

Officially, it is in Hyères that the French Riviera begins. This charming seaside resort became popular in the mid-19th century when wealthy personalities made it one of their favorite vacation spots. From that time, the city has kept an old-fashioned charm with its casino, its racetrack and its wide avenues lined with palm trees that are lined with elegant “Belle Époque” villas and palaces. Its medieval town, built on the slopes of a hill, is worth a visit.