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In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
The Three Corniches: the back story
Three roads cut into the cliffs between Nice and Menton: the coast road, the Moyenne Corniche and the Grande Corniche high above.
7 of the best · the French Riviera, France
The Best Walks on the French Riviera
Coastal paths around Cap d’Antibes and Cap Ferrat, the Chemin de Nietzsche up to Èze, and the calanques from Cassis.
Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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Rocks and clear water
Sentier du littoral, Cap d’Antibes
A rocky path around the tip of Cap d’Antibes, starting near the Plage de la Garoupe.
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Cassis to Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau
From Cassis harbour on foot to the first three calanques.
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Coastal paths 4
Rocks, coves and clear water.
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Cassis to Port-Miou, Port-Pin and En-Vau
From Cassis harbour on foot to the first three calanques.
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From the sea to the village
Chemin de Nietzsche
The steep path from Èze-Bord-de-Mer up to Èze village.
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Rocks and clear water
Sentier du littoral, Cap d’Antibes
A rocky path around the tip of Cap d’Antibes, starting near the Plage de la Garoupe.
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Streets and bays.
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Coves beyond the citadel
Sentier du littoral, Saint-Tropez
The coastal path east from Saint-Tropez towards the beaches.
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The deep-water bay
Villefranche-sur-Mer and its bay
Lanes stepping down to one of the deepest bays on the coast.
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