Final Accommodation Wisdom

The perfect Riviera accommodation balances location, comfort, and cost while leaving resources for experiences. A modest room near the train station often proves superior to an expensive hotel requiring taxis everywhere. A week in a simple apartment with a kitchen can cost less than three nights in a resort while providing richer local experiences.

Remember that accommodation serves as your base, not your destination. The most memorable Riviera moments happen outside your room—on beaches, in markets, along coastal paths, around dinner tables. Choose lodging that enables these experiences rather than limiting them.

Most importantly, match your accommodation to your travel style. Hostels offer instant community for solo travelers. Apartments provide family space and cooking options. Hotels deliver predictable comfort. Camping connects with nature. B&Bs share local knowledge. Each option serves different needs at different life stages.

The French Riviera accommodates all—from students stretching euros to retirees enjoying comfort, from families needing space to couples seeking romance. Success lies not in spending more but in choosing wisely, booking strategically, and remembering that the best Riviera luxury—sunshine, sea views, market flavors, village charm—costs nothing at all.

Whether you fall asleep to hostel chatter or hotel luxury, to camping crickets or apartment quiet, you're sleeping on the Riviera. That alone makes any accommodation special. The rest is just details—important ones, but details nonetheless. Choose well, then get out and explore. The Riviera awaits beyond your doorstep.# Chapter 15: Outdoor Activities

The French Riviera's outdoor offerings extend far beyond beach lounging. Where else can you ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon? Where else do marked hiking trails connect medieval villages while coastal paths reveal hidden coves? This chapter explores the active Riviera—from challenging mountain hikes to gentle coastal walks, from water sports to cycling routes, from rock climbing to paragliding.

Most remarkably, many of these activities cost little or nothing. The same mountains that backdrop luxury hotels offer free hiking trails. The sea that fronts private beach clubs welcomes snorkelers anywhere. The roads that sports cars cruise provide spectacular cycling. Nature's democracy ensures that the Riviera's greatest outdoor experiences remain accessible to all.