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WHEN it comes to holidaying in the south of France, most Brits will flock to spots like Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
But for anyone wanting the beauty of the French Riviera without the crowds, then this small town might be perfect for your next break.
The beautiful Sanary-sur-Mer is in the Côte d’Azur region found between Toulon and Marseille.
It’s classically French and sees much fewer tourists than other seaside towns and cities along the Mediterranean coast.
Yet it still has everything Brits want from a French town, from food markets to pretty beaches and a relaxed Riviera vibe.
One woman who moved to the Côte d’Azur even called Sanary-sur-Mer a “lesser-known gem along France’s south coast”, when writing in Business Insider.
She added that other locals called Sanary-sur-Mer one of the “nicest places in the area”.
The town sits around a harbour which has also been called one of France’s most beautiful ports.
Along with the harbour, there are plenty of sandy spots to take a dip into the sea and relax on the sands.
Some of the most popular beaches include Lido, Plage Dorée, and Portissol Beach.
Another attraction is the Eglise Saint Nazaire de Sanary-sur-Mer, a church with large murals just minutes from the harbour.
The Tour de Sanary, a historic tower is also a popular stop as visitors can get impressive panoramic views of the sea, harbour, and even the mountains.
The commune has lots of markets too where you can pick up food or even souvenirs.
There’s a large weekly market on Wednesdays, a daily food market and fishermen’s stalls by the front.
There’s also an artisanal night market that runs each day during the summer usually from late June to early September, from around 7.30 PM to midnight.
From Sanary-sur-Mer you can hop on a 20-minute ferry to the island of Embiez that’s described as a “nature paradise”.
It’s a car-free island which tourists can explore by foot or bike – a trek around the whole island takes between one to two and a half hours.
There’s also a tourist train which visitors can hop on and off.
For any fans of watersports, here you can try kayaking, paddleboarding and discover hidden coasts around the coastline.
The nearest major airports to Sanary-sur-Mer are Marseille Provence Airport and Toulon-Hyères Airport.
From the UK, Brits can head to Marseille Airport with flights from £23 each way – direct routes fly from London Stansted with Ryanair and London Gatwick with easyJet.
Located on the border between France and Italy, the seaside town of Menton has been dubbed the “Pearl of the Riviera” by holidaymakers.
Home to pastel-coloured buildings, quaint streets, a picturesque harbour and vast lemon groves, Menton is picture perfect.
Before officially becoming part of France in 1860, Menton had been part of Sardinia and Monaco.
In the middle of the 19th century, Menton broke away from Monaco after heavy tax impositions were imposed on its lemon trade, which was its main industry.
Every year, the town holds a lemon festival to celebrate the production of citrus fruits in the seaside town.
Menton is the last large town on the border between France and Italy, which means there are several attractions geared towards tourists.
The largest beach in Menton is Les Sablettes Beach, which is a mixture of fine gravel and sand.
Its shallow waters are ideal for younger holidaymakers, with showers and toilets also found at the beach in the summer months.
The promenade is lined with palm trees, pergolas and water fountains, providing holidaymakers with plenty of spots to relax in the shade.
Nearby are a number of restaurants, shops and cafes like Marché Beach, which stretches from the Jean Cocteau Museum to Menton Casino.
For more in Provence, discover Europe’s ‘Grand Canyon’ that looks more like America, with huge mountains and bright blue rivers.
And on this tiny French peninsula you can spot pink flamingos in the wild – and there are barely any tourists.
