Art, music and culture is celebrated throughout the French Riviera with over 600 art exhibitions, more than 1,200 concerts and 1,500 theatre performances happening every year. There are also over 100 museums and historic monuments to visit, making the Cote d'Azur one of the largest area of exhibitions space in France after the Paris region. No matter what your tastes, you're bound to find something to please and entertain you.

It is also true that the French Riviera found appeal with many artists and writers and does so still today. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has come for a short holiday or business trip, as both the quality of life and climate here exudes creativity and inspiration.