Perched along the Mediterranean in the south east of France, the Cote d'Azur has long been a mecca for those looking for a quick dose of sun, sea and socialising.
Here are five of the coasts hottest spots.
Monaco The second smallest country in the world, the principality of Monaco oozes with wealth and glamour.
From the million pound yachts that line the harbour to the Princes Palace of Monaco that sits atop the Rock, there is a sense of living the high-life here for anyone who visits.
The famous Casino de Monaco is a must visit, even if it is to just put a euro in the slot machines, as it is an iconic part of not only the skyline but also to get a real feel for the city.
Walk the famous formula one circuit to get your bearings and for a flash the cash experience, hop on the Heli Air Monaco chopper from Nice airport to arrive in style.
Cap d'Ail An hour's walk along the coast from Monaco, Cap d'Ail is a quite and relatively unknown town that not only has a superb and extremely private beach, Plage de la Mala, but also has fantastic views of the surrounding rocks and cliffs.
A small half moon beach awaits sun seekers at the bottom of a few hundred steps but the trek down here is well worth the journey.
There is a restaurant on the beach, sun loungers and for the really daring; the far end of the beach is nudist.
Hire a pedallo, swim in the gentle waters of the sea or enjoy a cocktail on the beach.
And relax.
Nice The main hub of the French Riviera, most visitors head straight for Nice.
A vibrant city with an extensive sea front, there is enough here to enjoy a week of sunning yourself and eating fantastic French fare.
And that's all before hitting the shops.
Hotels and guesthouses line the promenade whilst the stony beach plays host to many a water sport and deckchair.
For a dose of pampering, book a room at one of the luxury hotels in Nice along the seafront and enjoy access to their own private beach area where waiters will see to your every whim and hessian carpets are a preventative measure against burning feet on the hot stones.
St Tropez Dubbed the playground of the rich and famous, the small fishing village of St Tropez is often left off many peoples visits to the French Riviera as it is can be out of many peoples budgets.
Cafes, restaurants and boutique shops pop up beside the marina whilst nearby the beaches are lined with candidates for France's Next Top Model.
Don't let this put you off though as there are some wonderful places to visit and affordable luxury hotels.
Cannes Made famous from the annual film festival that attracts anyone and everyone from the A-list, Cannes is a popular town along the Riviera.
Luxury shops, hotels, bars and restaurants make day and night vibrant and the promenade, La Croisette, is a great place to spend an evening people watching.