FRENCH RIVIERA ITINERARY:
6 DAYS OF SEA, LIGHT AND ART DE VIVRE

A place where sea, countryside and hilltop villages meet. Within easy reach: sandy beaches and red rock coves, hilltop villages, vineyards and olive groves stretching into the hinterland.
The climate is ideal for a trip along the French Riviera, with sunshine most days from May to October – perfect conditions for exploring the Côte d'Azur coastline and landscapes.
To experience the Mediterranean art de vivre: here, meals are unhurried, walks are leisurely and terraces invite you to lose track of time. Just breathe, relax and let yourself be carried away by the gentle southern way of life.
For proximity and ease: you can effortlessly go from a morning swim to lunch in a village, then a stroll through the pine woods, before heading back to the sea at the end of the day.
For a tailor-made holiday: you can create your own itinerary – active or relaxing, festive or contemplative, by the sea or inland – to explore the French Riviera at your own pace. 
For the light and atmosphere: it’s a feast for the senses that will transform your summer holidays on the French Riviera into memories you’ll never forget.

Discover the French Riviera with Beaumier

Check-in at Les Roches Rouges and first encounters with the Estérel’s red landscapes

On the drive from Saint-Raphaël, the Mediterranean comes into view in tantalising glimpses. Then Les Roches Rouges appears, elegant and understated. Barely past the threshold, the Mediterranean Sea fills the frame, and the entire hotel unfolds before your eyes – the swimming pool, seawater pool and beach, the Île d’Or so close you could touch it, the jetty and the terraces overlooking the water. Before dinner, the Estérel beckons – a short walk along its trails is impossible to resist. Each vantage point from the red cliffs reveals an ever-changing panorama of sea and colour. As evening falls, dinner at Estelo draws you further in. The cuisine is a celebration of local produce: fish from the market, sun-ripened vegetables, aromatic oils and local wines. Sea, sky and flavour all fold into one, and the evening draws to a close in the gentle glow of the first stars.

Dine with sea views

A more private Riviera

Today, it’s onwards to Cannes and its hidden treasures, away from the spotlight of the red carpet – a must to see the French Riviera in a different light. 
First stop: Le Suquet, the town’s old quarter. The cobbled streets wind their way up the hill, past houses with weathered façades and charming squares where local life unfolds at a leisurely pace. Take the time to gaze out over the bay glittering in the sunlight and watch the boats glide slowly through the harbour.
The crossing to Sainte-Marguerite Island sets a different pace. Board the boat, feel the sea breeze and watch the coast slowly recede. On the island, far from the crowds, nature reclaims its place. The pine trees, secluded coves and clear waters offer a rare sense of freedom. A picnic, freshly prepared by the hotel, makes the moment last. 
In the late afternoon, return to Les Roches Rouges where the day ends at the Estelo restaurant. Settle on the terrace overlooking the sea, face turned to the setting sun, the last rays warm on your skin, and let the murmur of waves carry you into evening.

Les Roches Rouges, a hotel facing the sea

A more personal Provence

As you travel through the Var hinterland, the sea gradually fades from view, giving way to rolling hills, olive groves and villages frozen in time. 
Your first stop is Seillans. The narrow streets climbing towards the church and the ochre-coloured façades form a tableau seemingly untouched by time – a setting that enticed Max Ernst to settle here with Dorothea Tanning. The Maison Waldberg bears traces of their presence: prints, collages and decalcomania designs created here, alongside works by Dorothea Tanning and the painter Stan Appenzeller, who also made Seillans his home. 
Lunch is at Castellaras, a restaurant deeply anchored in the Var terroir where regional ingredients are honoured with a delicate touch. 
Your afternoon begins in Fayence, a charming village perched on a rocky promontory. Here, the view opens onto a stunning panorama stretching across the Var plain and the rising foothills of the Alps. In the narrow streets, village life follows its own rhythm: old-timers play boules in the square and shutters clap shut at siesta time. 
Further inland, another destination awaits: Domaine de l’Olivette. Here, you will get to know all about olive trees, those age-old sentinels shaping landscape and tradition alike. Walk amongst the trees and learn to distinguish the different varieties; breathe in their earthy, fruity scent drifting on the warm air – this is where the hinterland reveals its full intensity.

Back at Les Roches Rouges, the pace changes once more: a moment of rest, a soothing massage, or a few laps in the pool. Enjoy an aperitif at La Chicoula to the sounds of a DJ set, a gentle energy that dances between the sea and twilight sky. Dinner at Estelo brings the day to a close: Mediterranean flavours blend with the elegance of the setting and, as the day's light fades, a nightcap at the bar makes for a perfect farewell. The Var countryside recedes, carrying away its fragrances and colours.

Experience the magic at Les Roches Rouges

The ideal choice: Les Roches Rouges in Saint-Raphaël

Where you choose to stay on the French Riviera will colour the way you see the region. On the Corniche d’Or, facing the Mediterranean Sea, Les Roches Rouges stands out as the obvious choice, a destination in its own right, perfect for exploring the French Riviera with ease.

• The sea, ever present and all-encompassing. A lap pool facing out to sea, a seawater pool, a beach, a jetty: the Mediterranean is never more than a few steps away. The modernist hotel opens up entirely to its surroundings, in a constant interplay with the Estérel landscape and the waves.
• 68 light-filled rooms and suites. Understated and opening out onto the horizon, each with a private terrace, they offer a rare sense of privacy.
• The Riviera Suite, new for 2026. A 135 m² rooftop suite suspended between sky and sea, with 125 m² of landscaped terraces, a private pool, an outdoor shower and a separate entrance. Designed as a private residence above the Mediterranean Sea, the suite blurs the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, immersing guests in the rhythm of the landscape.
• Cuisine rooted in the Mediterranean. At the Estelo restaurant, with its terrace overlooking the waves and an 8-metre-long bar, the cuisine is dedicated to the catch of the day and the flavours of the hinterland. At La Chicoula, an open-air bar amid the pine trees, focaccia, cocktails and live music accompany the sunsets in an atmosphere of blissful Mediterranean languor.
• Wellness and outdoor activities. Bespoke treatments by Maison Caulières and Holidermie, massages in a dedicated treatment room, yoga and Pilates on the terrace, a Technogym fitness room… body and mind reconnect in an exceptional natural setting.
• Adventures in true Côte d’Azur style. Paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkelling, boat trips, walks in the Estérel, open-air cinema… your stay is yours to shape as you wish, moving between sea and hinterland, free from any set agenda. 

Take it slow at Les Roches Rouges