8 Day Trips through the French Riviera from Nice
Day Trips East of Nice
Towns between Nice and the French-Italian border:
1. Villefranche-sur-Mer
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The first stop is the charming, colorful town of Villefranche-Sur-Mer! Highly recommend spending a couple hours in this walkable, quaint area.
🚊👣 Less than a 10 minute train ride from Nice located in the next cove over. The station lets you out right at the beach where you can follow the path into town.
⛵️🌳 Crystal clear water and beautiful sailboats anchored on the edge of town. Situated on the edge of stone fortress, the Jardins de la Citadell is home to a rich, colorful garden with coastal views.
🍺🍦 The orange, pink, and yellow buildings are filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. I stopped at a few: Achill’s Restaurant & Bar, Glacier Feracci, and La Praia.
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