Beaches in Beaulieu
Le Petit Afrique is just one of the pretty beaches along the Corniches, in Beaulieu
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Corniches coastline
This area remained the most unpenetrable through the ages, now beautiful walks abound
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Rugged Coastline
The Corniches' wild coastline remains unchanged, nature defying modern development
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Flora along the Corniches
The indiginious plants have inspired generations of gardeners to bring their own touch to the French Riviera
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Sea access only along the Corniches
Some places are only open to the sea as the landscape prohibits road access
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Where the Alps meet the sea, the Corniches
The mountains fall to the sea creating great impasses that modern engineering has struggled to overcome
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Quiet day at the beach, The Corniches
Plage Mala in the depths of winter, every day is a good day for the beach on the Cote d'Azur
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Little space between land and sea, The Corniches
Try as they might the mountains cannot quite squeeze out humanity, the footpath clings to the very edge of reason in Cap d'Ail
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Fishing boats in Villefranche
The Corniches have mountain top villages and beachside towns
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Corniches roads into Monaco and Beausoleil
There are several roads leading into Beausoleil despite it's mountain position
Beausoleil

Mountain views from the Corniches
A world away from the bustle of the coast lie the ancient wonder of the hills
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The hills of the Corniches
Criss crossed with ancient walks and footpaths, at one time this was the only means of access by land
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The Corniches roads
these roads offer extraordinary views and a chance to see the natural lay of the land in this region
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Villefranche beach, The Corniches
Beaches framed by the majesty of the surrounding hills and the intrigue of an ancient village
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Relaxed dining in Eze village, The Corniches
You can find every level of dining along the Corniches from roadside cafes to michelin stars in the Grand Hotel
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