🇫🇷 French Riviera Packing List

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A polished, practical, and picture-perfect list for sun-drenched days in Nice, Saint-Tropez, and hilltop villages in Provence.

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💛 Planning a trip to the French Riviera?

Be sure to read the full guide:
The Best 10-Day Côte d’Azur Itinerary: Provence, Saint-Tropez & French Riviera Highlights

🌦️ Quick Climate Tips for the Côte d’Azur

  • ☀️ Summer is hot, sunny & dry — but still stylish.
  • 🌬️ Coastal breezes can cool down the evenings — especially in seaside towns.
  • 🧥 Air conditioning isn’t always guaranteed — pack light layers.

You’ll want breathable fabrics, day-to-night looks, and beach-ready outfits that still feel chic.

🚨 Don’t Forget These!

These saved me on the Riviera:

✅ Passport + Travel Insurance
✅ Beach tote + stylish sunhat
✅ Sandals you can walk in all day
✅ Water shoes for rocky beaches
✅ Reusable water bottle + Electrolytes
✅ Daypack or crossbody bag
✅ Scarf or wrap for evening chill or churches

💅 Style Tips for the French Riviera

  • Neutrals, linens, and flowy silhouettes are perfect.
  • Go for casual glamour — midi dresses, loose blouses, chic cover-ups.
  • Bring at least one polished outfit for a nice dinner or beach club.

Skip the heels — opt for elevated flats or espadrilles instead.

✈️ Flying to France?

Check out my Long-Haul Flight Essentials Packing List—because arriving wrinkled and cranky is not the Riviera vibe.

🌟 French Riviera Travel Tip

Planning on using your phone while in the French Riviera?

Save big on roaming fees with an Airalo eSIM — easy to install, super affordable, and perfect for keeping Google Maps + WhatsApp running while you’re out exploring!

💡 Pro Tips

  • A wrinkle-release spray is your best friend.
  • French pharmacies are everything — but bring your go-to meds just in case.
  • Carry a reusable tote for beach snacks or market days.
  • Google Maps eats battery fast—bring a power bank!

Full French Riviera Packing List with 🇨🇦 / 🇺🇸

1. Luggage & Packing Tools

✔️ Carry-On Suitcase → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Carry-On Wheeled Travel Backpack 45L → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Travel Backpack 40L → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Personal Item/Backpack → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Other option- Personal Item/Backpack → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Compression Packing Cubes → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Toiletry Bag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Reusable Laundry Bag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Travel Wallet/Document Pouch → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Ziplock Bags → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ TSA-Approved Locks → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Luggage Tags → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Collapsible Tote / Beach Bag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Apple Airtag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ AirTag Holder AirTag Case Keychain → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

2. ☀️ Packing List

✔️ 3–4 Lightweight tops
👉 Short sleeve → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Linen short sleeve → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Tank top → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Or (thin strap)  → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Short sleeve bodysuit → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Long sleeve button down → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Denim Jacket → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 1–2 shorts → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 1–2 pairs of linen pants → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 2–3 dresses
👉 Short → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Long → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Fancier → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 2–3 casual or beach dresses → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 2-3 skirts
👉 Shorts → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Midi → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Long → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 1-2 sets of activewear
👉 Sports Bra → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Shorts → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Leggings → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Top → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ 1–2 swimsuits
👉 One piece → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Two piece → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Undergarments (x5–7) → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Socks (ankle + no-show (x5–7)) → Amazon.ca | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Pajamas
👉 Short → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Long → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Slippers → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Shoes
👉 1 Pair walking shoes (light) → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Sneakers → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Walking sandals (sport) → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Dressier flat sandals → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Wedge/chunky heel sandals → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Flip-flops → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Accessories
👉 Sunhat → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Lightweight cover-up/sarong → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Day to night bag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Crossbody purse → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Evening bag → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Clipa Bag Hanger – The Ring Hook → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Sunglasses → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Sunglasses Case → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

3. Toiletries & Personal Care

✔️ Electric Toothbrush → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Toothpaste → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Floss → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Deodorant → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Razor → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Glass Travel Size Bottles → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Microfibre Towel → Amazon.ca | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Hair:
👉 Shampoo → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Conditioner → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 OUAI Travel Kit → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Serum → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Anti-frizz → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Texture Spray → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Dry shampoo → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Face:
👉 Face wash → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Hypochlorous Acid Spray → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Serums → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Moisturizer → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Face Tanning Drops → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Sunscreen
👉 Face → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Face Powder → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 SPF Face Stick → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Body → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Body Spray → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Body Wash → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ After-sun Lotion → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Makeup
👉 IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude foundation → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Cream/Liquid Blush → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Brushes → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Makeup Remover Wipes → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Feminine Hygiene Products → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Lip balm → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Lip balm w/ SPF → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Hand Sanitizer → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Hairbrush → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Wide Tooth Comb → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Curling Iron → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Straightener → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Nail Grooming Set → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Tweezer Set → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Cotton Pads → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Q-tips → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Flushable Wipes Individually Wrapped → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Mirror with Light → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

4. Health & Wellness

✔️ Pill organizer → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Vitamins / Supplements
👉 Daily Medications
👉 Arrae bloat → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Blume SuperBelly Gut Health Hydration Packets → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 OLLY Sleep Gummy Supplement → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Pain Reliever → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ First Aid Kit → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Bandaids → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Blister Band-Aids → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Bug Spray → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Afterbite → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Hydration
👉 Electrolyte Individual Packs → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Reusable Water Bottle → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Bottle Travel Sleeve → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Extra Straw and Filter Top → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

5. Tech & Electronics

✔️ Phone
✔️ Camera + Memory cards
✔️ Charger → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Universal Adapter → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Phone Lanyard → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Phone Case w/ Crossbody Strap → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Waterproof Phone Case → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Selfie Stick/ Tripod → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Power Bank → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones →
Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Noise Cancelling Headphones → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Earbuds → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Kindle / E-reader → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Apple iPad → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Charging Cables Pouch → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Amazon Fire Stick → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

6. Travel Docs & Essentials

✔️ Passport
✔️ Printed bookings / itinerary
✔️ Travel insurance
✔️ Credit cards + local currency
✔️ Driver’s license / ID
✔️ Emergency contact info

7. Carry-On Essentials

✔️ Passport + boarding pass
✔️ Medications
✔️ Change of Clothes
✔️ Wallet (cards, cash) → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Lip balm → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Face mist → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Electric Toothbrush → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Toothpaste → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Deodorant → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Travel Pillow → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Travel Blanket → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Cover-up/Scarf → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Snacks
👉 Roasted Edamame Beans → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Seaweed Snacks → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
👉 Beef Jerky → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Reusable Water Bottle → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Airplane Bluetooth 5.3 Adapter → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones →
Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Noise Cancelling Headphones → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Kindle / E-reader → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Apple iPad → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Eye Mask → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Earplugs → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Hand Sanitizer → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Disinfectant Wipes → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Pen for Customs Forms → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Notebook → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸
✔️ Jewellery
👉 Earrings → Amazon.ca 🇨🇦 | Amazon.com 🇺🇸

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✈️ Disclaimer

TiffinTransit is a personal travel blog where I share real experiences, practical tips, and honest opinions based on trips I’ve personally planned and taken.

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase or booking through one of these links — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places, products, or services I genuinely love and think you’ll find helpful.

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