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Day trips from Nice

Real trips under ~3h each way, with distances, transport times, and insider tips for timing them right.

Day trips from Nice

6 reachable trips under ~3h each way. Most doable between breakfast and a late dinner back in Nice.

Monaco

20 km
25 min by train

Experience the glamour and opulence of the second-smallest country in the world. Monaco offers a unique blend of luxury, history, and stunning Mediterranean views.

Highlights
  • Prince's Palace of Monaco
  • Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
  • Monte Carlo Casino
  • Japanese Garden
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Eze Village

12 km
20 min by train to Eze-sur-Mer, then 30 min bus or steep walk

Perched high on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, Eze is a medieval village with breathtaking panoramic views and charming cobblestone streets.

Highlights
  • Jardin Exotique d'Èze
  • Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Church
  • Fragonard Perfume Factory Tour
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Cannes

35 km
30 min by train

Famed for its international film festival, Cannes offers a taste of the French Riviera's glitz and glamour, with beautiful beaches and designer boutiques.

Highlights
  • La Croisette promenade
  • Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
  • Le Suquet (Old Town)
  • Île Sainte-Marguerite
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Menton

45 km
45 min by train

Known as the 'Pearl of France', Menton is a charming coastal town famous for its colourful buildings, lemon groves, and Italianate atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Old Town (Vieux Menton)
  • Jean Cocteau Museum
  • Basilica of Saint Michael the Archangel
  • Biovès Gardens
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Grasse

45 km
1h 15min by train (requires a bus transfer at Grasse station)

The perfume capital of the world, Grasse offers a unique sensory experience with its historic perfume factories and fragrant fields.

Highlights
  • International Perfume Museum
  • Fragonard Perfume Factory
  • Molinard Perfume Factory
  • Cathédrale Notre-Dame-du-Puy
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Saint-Tropez

120 km
2h 30min by ferry (seasonal, from Nice or Cannes)

A legendary playground for the rich and famous, Saint-Tropez boasts a picturesque harbour, chic boutiques, and beautiful sandy beaches.

Highlights
  • Port of Saint-Tropez
  • Place des Lices market
  • Pampelonne Beach
  • Citadel of Saint-Tropez
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