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With its sultry heat and relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, this coastal city is a magnet for the rich and famous as well as holidaymakers and weekend breakers.

Watch the sun set over the sparkling Gulf of Porto from this historic Genoese tower, a typical feature of the Corsican coastline.

Enjoy the best of Nice in this wealthy beachfront neighborhood. Stroll along the glamorous Promenade des Anglais and view collections of European art.

Enjoy the best of Nice in this wealthy beachfront neighborhood. Stroll along the glamorous Promenade des Anglais and view collections of European art.

Enjoy the best of Nice in this wealthy beachfront neighborhood. Stroll along the glamorous Promenade des Anglais and view collections of European art.

Treat yourself to a day on a beach where you can swim, dive, pursue watersports and enjoy superb views of Calvi’s ancient citadel.  

Tour the museums, churches and historical sites of the city that Pablo Picasso briefly called home. Then head for one of the many beaches.

Miles of soft white sand and clear blue water are waiting to be enjoyed a short drive from the bustling streets of Bonifacio. 

Treat yourself to a day on a beach where you can swim, dive, pursue watersports and enjoy superb views of Calvi’s ancient citadel.  

Lavender fields and rolling hills may symbolize this region, but the area’s Mediterranean coast and French Alps are just as worthy of a visit.

French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in the capital of the island of Corsica. Hike, swim and tour the historic sites.

You’ll have easy access to both the airport and the attractions of Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais, in this charming coastal neighborhood.

Explore an ancient citadel, enjoy lazy days on the beach and embark on diving expeditions at this picturesque town in northwest Corsica. 

Biarritz’s central beach is an ideal place for family-friendly activities, leisurely walks, surfing and sweeping views of the city’s major landmarks.

Enjoy the best of Nice in this wealthy beachfront neighborhood. Stroll along the glamorous Promenade des Anglais and view collections of European art.

Escape the city with a trip to this picturesque beach surrounded by shops and restaurants on the south coast of Corsica.

Escape the city with a trip to this picturesque beach surrounded by shops and restaurants on the south coast of Corsica.

Treat yourself to a day on a beach where you can swim, dive, pursue watersports and enjoy superb views of Calvi’s ancient citadel.  

Follow the world’s billionaires to the French Mediterranean’s eastern coast, which features lavish resort towns, remote island beaches and beautiful sea views.