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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.
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6 trips under ~3h each way from Nice — most doable between breakfast and a late dinner back in town.
Monaco
Experience the glamour and unique principality of Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera. Famous for its casinos, luxury yachts, and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, it offers a distinct atmosphere from its French neighbours.
- •Prince's Palace of Monaco
- •Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
- •Monte Carlo Casino
- •Jardin Exotique
Cannes
Known globally for its annual film festival, Cannes offers a taste of the high life with its sandy beaches, designer boutiques, and the iconic Boulevard de la Croisette. It's a city that exudes cinematic charm and coastal elegance.
- •Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
- •La Croisette
- •Le Suquet (Old Town)
- •Île Sainte-Marguerite
Èze Village
Perched dramatically on a clifftop between Nice and Monaco, Èze Village is a medieval fortified village offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Its narrow, winding streets and exotic gardens are a step back in time.
- •Jardin Exotique d'Èze
- •Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Church
- •Fragonard Perfume Factory
- •Art galleries and artisan shops
Antibes & Juan-les-Pins
Antibes boasts a charming old town surrounded by ramparts, a vibrant Provençal market, and the Picasso Museum housed in the Grimaldi Castle. Nearby Juan-les-Pins offers a more modern seaside resort feel with sandy beaches and lively nightlife.
- •Musée Picasso
- •Marché Provençal
- •Port Vauban (yachting harbour)
- •Cap d'Antibes coastal path
Menton
Located on the Italian border, Menton is known as the 'Pearl of France' for its colourful Belle Époque architecture, beautiful gardens, and mild microclimate. It's a charming town famous for its lemons and relaxed atmosphere.
- •Old Town and Basilica of Saint-Michel-Archange
- •Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh
- •Musée Jean Cocteau
- •Promenade du Soleil
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
This stunning medieval fortified village is a renowned artists' haven, perched on a hill overlooking the French Riviera. Its cobblestone streets are lined with art galleries, studios, and charming boutiques.
- •Fondation Maeght
- •Collégiale de la Conversion-de-Saint-Paul
- •Ramparts walk
- •Art galleries
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