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Glamorous by tradition: the Côte d‘Azur
Sun, sea and the scent of mimosas: In the 19th century affluent Englishmen and Russians fell in love with the Côte d’Azur when trying to escape their cold winters. In Nice, they immortalised themselves with glamorous hotels and the palm-fringed promenade. Antibes in contrast reflects much older history, enticing visitors with a medival old town and its cathedral from the 16th century.
Calvi: the charming capital of La Balagne
Calvi, Corsica’s fourth largest town, lies nestled in the lush, green hills of La Balagne. The settlement is overlooked by an impressive citadel and drawbridge which stand proud upon a soaring promontory. Admire the shimmering beauty of the yachts moored in the harbour during a gentle stroll along the Quay Landry or make a brief stop in one of the town’s many street cafés and restaurants.
Portofino, de luxe fishing village
Here, you’d hardly be surprised if Sophia Loren and Grace Kelly strolled past. With its quaint lanes and brilliant houses that compete in shades of dusky pink, rusty red and ochre yellow, Portofino has been drawing the international jetset since the nineteen-fifties. The Piazzetta by the harbour offers the best views of white yachts, colourful fishing boats and elegant boutiques.