See main article: 2013 Open GDF Suez de Cagnes-sur-Mer Alpes-Maritimes.
Yulia Putintseva was the defending champion, having won the event in 2012, but chose not to defend her title.
Wild card Caroline Garcia won the title, defeating lucky loser Maryna Zanevska in the final, 6–0, 4–6, 6–3.