French Riviera Travel Guide: Nice, Cannes & the Côte d’Azur

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The French Riviera has been the benchmark for glamorous coastal travel since the 1920s, and it still delivers — colourful old towns, beach clubs, and a coastal drive that’s genuinely one of the best in Europe.

Suggested Route (5–6 Days)

  • Days 1–2 — Nice: The Promenade des Anglais, the old town’s markets, and a pebble beach afternoon.
  • Day 3 — Cannes: The Croisette, the old quarter, and the harbour’s superyachts.
  • Day 4 — Monaco: The Monte Carlo Casino, the Prince’s Palace, and the famous harbour.
  • Days 5–6 — Èze or Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Clifftop or hilltop medieval villages just inland.
French Riviera day-by-day itinerary

Visa & Entry Notes

Part of France’s Schengen Area — one visa covers the Riviera and Monaco on the same trip.

Best Time to Visit

May–June and September for warm beach weather without August’s crowds and inflated prices.

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