Day trips from Nice

Ciara Burke

Ah, the sweet sweet French Riviera! Here are 11 destinations for day trips, not far outside of Nice.

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Villefranche-sur-Mer

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Beautiful seaside town just 15 minutes by train from Nice central station. Spend the day here between exploring the town and swimming in the lovely calm water

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Menton

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Menton is the perfect mix of France and Italy. Famous for its lemons, it is a colourful town which really shouldn't be missed when visiting the Riviera!

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Eze - Village

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Touristic, but a must! The Eze exotic gardens are exceptional, with a dreamy view of the Mediterranean. Eze village is a hilltop village, with a bus going from Nice to get there. You can walk down to Eze-sur-mer is also nice, but it's a steep one hour walk, or you can take a bus. Its beach is often overlooked by tourists, so it's perfect for those who like to have a quiet free beach.

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Antibes

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Great town, with good bars and restaurants. If you have time, try walk the Cap d'Antibes, and go for a dip at Plage de la Baie des Milliardaires (Billionaire's bay).

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Grasse

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This town is famous for perfume and it's more inland, so it has more of a Provence vibe than the rest on this list.

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Cap-d'Ail

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Go here when you want a day at the beach - short walk to Plage Mala, which is a beautiful cove with some beach bars and a section of free beach.

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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

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This is a fun coastal walk which has views of Beaulieu and Villefranche. Get the train to Beaulieu and go from there.

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Saint Paul de Vence

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Another inland town. This is quiet and mysterious, and très typique provençal

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Ventimiglia

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Why not do a day trip to Italy?! Trains go from Nice to Ventimiglia (Vintimille) frequently. You could also go to Bordighera, Imperia or Sanremo from here.

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Cannes

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Cannes is a great city to explore. Beyond the glitz and glamour, the promenade is nice to stroll down, and the castle overlooking the city.

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Monaco

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No need to explain why you should go here, Monaco, in all its grandeur, is nestled between French seaside towns.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ciara Burke

Rome based travel planner, with a focus on Italy and the Mediterranean. I’m Ciara, originally from the West of Ireland, and in 2017, after having studied in Nice (France), and then Genoa (Italy), I decided to permanently move to Italy. Here you'll find my guides to all the places I have lived and travelled extensively and some top tips for your upcoming trips! As a food lover, you’ll also find a lot of food guides here too. I love the outdoors, so if you are looking for a combination holiday of city, sea, hikes + good food, reach out for a custom guide! Places I have lived: 📍Galway, Ireland 📍Nice, France 📍Genoa, Italy 📍Salerno, Italy (Amalfi Coast) 📍Rome, Italy Enjoy!

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