A trip to the French Riviera could mean that you are going to visit any of several towns and cities located in the South of France.
Some of the more well known French Riviera locales include:
- Saint-Tropez,
- Cannes
- Monaco
- Nice
The French Riviera has a reputation for being glamorous, luxurious, swanky, and so expensive that it’s mostly a playground for rich and famous people.
In fact, many rich and famous are in Cannes at the moment for the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.
The 68th annual Cannes Film Festival started last Wednesday May 13th 2015 and will wrap up around Sunday May 24th 2015.
Many of the celebs who are in Cannes for the film festival have posted pictures of their fun times to their Instagram pages. The view through their eyes looks pretty spectacular. We come away from browsing their Instagram pics thinking that a holiday in the South of France must be truly awesome. Because these celebs get to go every year and they never seem to get used to the experience. It seems to be a new and exciting experience each and every time.
Needless to say, a trip to the French Riviera is going to cost you a bit of money. Although we did read that a budget backpacking trip is doable. But if what you’re looking to experience is the luxury you see in pics like the ones Eva Longoria posted to her Instagram page showing herself enjoying her time in Cannes for the film festival, you’d better be prepared to dip mighty heavily into your life savings.
Of course, Cannes is only one of many locales in the South of France. There are other towns that might not necessarily have the reputation of exclusivity and the prohibitive costs to go with the rep. You might be able to travel to less glamorized locales and still experience the beautiful Mediterranean coastline of the southeast corner of France for less money.
So you’re planning a trip to the French Riviera?
Here are some items that Stylebop.com recommends in their “Riviera Calling” editorial.
We have had our eyes on these VALENTINO Linen Culottes and the matching top for a while now. The culottes come with a $1,690 price tag. So you know, they won’t be hanging in our closet any time soon. Features: pink linen, zipper fly and hook, welted pockets, fitted waist, wide-leg, cropped length. The top comes with a $1,190 price tag. So it will cost you $2,880 to get the top and bottom. If you want the sandals as well, they are also from Valentino and come with $1,245 price tag. So that would take your total to $4,125.
DOLCE & GABBANA Cat-Eye Sunglasses with Gilded Detailing
Dolce & Gabbana cat-eye sunglasses with clear acetate frames, tinted lens, and gold-tone detailed temple bands. Comes with a $285 price tag.
Michael Kors flared jeans and crepe peasant blouse
The Michael Kors flared jeans are a pair of pale blue denim jeans with zipper fly and button, belt loops, slot pockets. They come with a $495. The crepe peasant blouse is a white crepe blouse with self-tie detail at front and on sleeves, boat neckline, long sleeves and a relaxed, airy fit. They come with a $1,445 price tag.
VANESSA BRUNO Cotton-Raffia Woven Shopper
Navy/cream cotton-raffia, tan leather handles and drawstring front, internal slot pocket – Vanessa Bruno beach tote. Comes with a $516 price tag.
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Espadrille Wedge Sandals
Sky-high wedge sandals from Diane von Furstenberg featuring toe strap, multi-strap front with buckle closure at ankle, platform wedge sole with braided raffia trim, metallic hardware. Comes with a $375 price tag.
These are just some of the items featured in Stylebop’s ‘Riviera Calling” editorial. So if you’re planning a trip to the French Riviera and none of these things exactly has your name on it, you should definitely checkout the editorial for more ideas of what to pack for your trip.
If a trip to the French Riviera is not in the cards for you right now, these are items that you can pack for a trip to any coastal region. You can even just wear them to walk down your neighborhood street. So don’t despair over the fact that you don’t have Eva Longoria’s life and can’t afford to jet to the South of France for a holiday.
Happy travels to wherever you can afford to go. And happy shopping!