Cannes.—A large Riviera resort, greatly patronized by English winter visitors; old town on Mont Chevalier.
Antibes.—The Greek Antipolis is now partially modern. The medieval walled town is quite separate; it is exceedingly interesting and very picturesque, and contains Roman remains.
Nice.—A large town of Parisian aspect, famous for its carnival; is one of the most fashionable and populous of the Riviera resorts. Cimiez, on the high ground behind Nice, was a Roman town, and still retains large portions of its amphitheatre.
Eze.—A romantically perched Saracen village, in one of the most beautiful spots on the French Riviera.
Villefranche.—An old town, formerly Villafranca; has a picturesque harbour and old arched streets.
Beaulieu.—A new collection of villas and hotels.
Monaco.—Is a principality, including Monte Carlo; it stands on an almost isolated rock; castle partly thirteenth century, modern church, and museum of oceanography.
Monte Carlo.—A new town, facing Monaco, famous on account of its Casino, which is conspicuous; foundation-stone laid in 1858 by the present Prince of Monaco.
Roquebrune.—A picturesque rock village, with a ruined castle and fine views.
La Turbie.—An old village by the ruins of the enormous Roman trophy to Augustus, put up about 12 B.C.; joined to Monte Carlo by a funicular railway.