Fashionable and classy Côte d'Azur isn't known for its wilderness, but this dramatic geological and forested area a 20-minute drive west along the coast from Cannes on the N98 road is well worth visiting. With spires of red rock towering above

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Fashionable and classy Côte d'Azur isn't known for its wilderness, but this dramatic geological and forested area a 20-minute drive west along the coast from Cannes on the N98 road is well worth visiting. With spires of red rock towering above you, you'd be forgiven for thinking you landed somewhere in Utah if it weren't for the sparkling Mediterranean below. The arid terrain is rugged, with red soil, deep ravines, and oak forest. It's a camper's and trekker's delight, with tons of trails and biking areas throughout the protected reserve. The coast there also has somewhat secluded coves, where the sunbathing is almost always nude. Just past the town of Théoule-sur-Mer, the road rises dramatically, providing elevated views of Cannes and the coast beyond.

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