From Dawn till Dusk: The Best of The French Riviera
24 hours at the Maybourne Riviera![Woman in red swimsuit standing side on at the edge of the infinity pool, with the sea behind her](https://www.maybourneriviera.com/siteassets/editorial/24-hours-at-the-maybourne-riviera/dawn-till-dusk-header-1060x460artboard-1.jpg)
Embark on a journey with Alicia Rountree-Zannier at The Maybourne Riviera, amidst the sun-kissed landscapes of the South of France. From charming French market days to Michelin star dining at our sea-view restaurants, discover her exclusive day trip itinerary where every moment captures the ineffable allure of the French Riviera.
24 hours at the Maybourne Riviera
8am - Morning Rituals & Sunrise Swims
![Woman in dressing gown sat at small round table on a terrace, with breakfast selection including a stack of pancakes.](https://www.maybourneriviera.com/siteassets/editorial/24-hours-at-the-maybourne-riviera/dawn-till-dusk-morning-rituals-721x900artboard-2.jpg)
11.10 am - Roquebrune-Cap-Martin's Timeless Charm
![Woman in blue shirt dress with tie up at the front, and sunglasses, perched on a bench that encircles a tree. A bag with Maybourne Riviera written on it is by her side.](https://www.maybourneriviera.com/siteassets/editorial/24-hours-at-the-maybourne-riviera/dawn-till-dusk-721x900artboard-1.jpg)
I head to nearby Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - a beautiful, sleepy little town where the pace slows almost to a stop. Families meet in pretty bougainvillea-framed coffee shops, orange trees line a path to the antiques shop and locals gather to relax around the 2000-year-old olive tree. There’s a lookout where we can take in the striking landscape heating up in the midday sun.
1.30pm - Savouring Serenity
![Woman in Green dress sat eating dinner in Ceto](https://www.maybourneriviera.com/siteassets/editorial/24-hours-at-the-maybourne-riviera/dawn-till-dusk-green-dress721x900artboard-1.jpg)
Back at the hotel and I’ve booked the best table at the Riviera Restaurant. With blue sky above and endless ocean ahead, I could sit here for hours. For me, most lunches are working ones, so to enjoy a meal with my husband is special for both of us.
3.30pm - Menton Market & Afternoon Yoga
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I arrive back at the hotel after some afternoon shopping at the neighbouring town of Menton. There is a food market – marché des Halles – selling delicious treats and delectable local delicacies. With the midday heat starting to wane, it’s now the ideal time for some afternoon yoga on the grass.
7.15pm - Elevated Sundowners
![Woman in black jumpsuit with square neckline standing on balcony overlooking Monaco](https://www.maybourneriviera.com/siteassets/editorial/24-hours-at-the-maybourne-riviera/dawn-till-dusk-sundowners-721x900artboard-2.jpg)
Time for a cocktail at Le 300 before heading out to the pool terrace to watch the sunset. Later, we go for dinner at the Michelin-starred Ceto on the hotel’s rooftop for a surprise six-course menu – the sea lettuce ravioli and langoustine is worth the trip alone – before heading into Monaco for a nightcap.