There is a bit of a myth surrounding the month of September in the French Riviera. It appears to be perceived that as August comes to a close, so does this part of France. That cannot be further from the truth.
Lately
through various conversations with locals and clients this month, one topic
continually seems to come to light, that being why the month of September seems
to be one of the best times to be in the French Riviera.
As soon as September 1st rolls around, the beaches day by day start to
become more spacious yet the weather is still quite remarkable, traffic overall
is better, there is less noise and places you expect to be completely crowded with
tourists offer more room to move.
For
those of us that live and work here, September for some can sometimes bring a
slight sense of relief after a very busy season.
Here’s a secret. The month of September offers so much to those traveling to
the French Riviera on business or just a last minute vacation to the region.
Prices
overall whether it be for food at grocery stores tend to be
lower, there are many clothing sales taking place, hotels, apartment and villa
rental costs also tend be more economical. If it's nightclubs and cruising bars you are after, they are in full swing all year round as are the after hours clubs. The terraces at the restaurants are all good to go without waiting and you will also be able to sample the various seasonal items on new menus.
If
you are an outdoor enthusiast, the weather is perfect. No heatwave
announcements to be concerned about, just ideal weather for swimming at any number of
private, public and nude beaches, or tending to your favorite water sport plus the
hiking trails are far less busy offering you ample room to take in the natural
surrounding landscapes and vistas while perhaps stopping somewhere to enjoy a
picnic uninterrupted.
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| This
is the month the Cannes Yachting Festival takes place followed shortly by the
Monaco Yacht Show bringing in a very international audience. |
September
is when it is said the region goes back to the locals, so whether you want to
network with new business associates on a work trip or just meet those who live here while on
holiday, this is the opportune time as there is a sense of people being more
relaxed and not pulled in a myriad of directions since most who live here also work in
the travel industry to an extent.
Living here, it can be rare to run into your friends until the season is over but along the way you also end up making new friends visiting the area.
Years ago, you could sense the end of season and the region used to feel like
it was clearing right out of people and the whole region felt very quiet. Now due
to what I think is the internet and how it has changed the workplace
atmosphere meaning many people can work remotely and with varying holiday times. The French Riviera still
feels very much alive and full of opportunities.
So
for a pleasant change, why not break the usual vacation trend and find your own
true experience of the French Riviera by visiting in the month of September. You won’t regret it.
