Valbonne and Biot

Between the towns of Valbonne and Biot lies the Sophia Antipolis technology park, the French Riviera's answer to California's Silicon Valley, which employs many expatriates. As a result both these towns and (others nearby such as Mougins and Opio) tend to have a large proportion of foreigners all the year round. This can make things easier for visitors who are nervous about their (lack of) French. Biot and Valbonne are extremely pleasant towns and nice to stroll through with stops of coffee or food - particularly on days when the coast is full of frantic sunseekers.