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Exploration of Nice, France and the Riviera region.

Nice

French Riviera, France

Monaco

Mediterranean Sea

Nice is nice

Explore the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) with my 1-week itinerary. Recommended for those who want to be based in Nice and plan on having day trips throughout the week. 

What’s included? 
- Hotel recommendations in Nice, France 
- Day trips to Monaco, Cannes, Éze, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat), Grasse, Menton, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Antibes
- Restaurant recommendations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in each city 
- A detailed walking itinerary for each city  
- Activity recommendations (i.e. museums, cooking classes, tours, workshops) 
- Tips on how to commute from Nice to your desired destination 
- An interactive map
- Current weather widgets of Nice and other cities/towns on the French Riviera 

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Cannes, France

Nice, France

Grasse, France

Èze, France

Monte Carlo, Monaco

Menton, France

Antibes, France

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Avenue Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France

Day-Tripping through the French Riviera

The ocean colors along this coast are worth the trip on their own, but Nice has so much more to offer! Besides being a perfect base to explore the Côte d’Azur, there’s a lot in the city deserving your attention. 

In this guide, I'm sharing all the favorite spots and helpful tips I gathered from the times I visited Nice. If we exclude day trips, these activities can easily fit into a weekend getaway. But you’ll probably want to spend more time in Nice to allow you to explore other towns and beaches nearby.

This guide also includes updated information about public transportation. The system changed in July 2023, just a few days before I visited Nice for the second time, and even locals were having a hard time figuring it out.

Nice, França

Nice - What to see and do

Bathed in the warm glow of the French Riviera sunshine, Nice, the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, captivates visitors with its chic ambience and timeless elegance. Nestled between the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the French Alps, this picturesque city offers a dazzling blend of architectural wonders, cultural immersion, and sun-kissed adventures.

Wander through charming plazas adorned with baroque buildings, stroll along the pebble beaches lining the Promenade des Anglais, or hike into the embrace of the towering Alps. Nice promises an unforgettable experience for every explorer's heart.

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues,, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots
- photo spots

Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

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French Riviera, França

Nice in 48 hours: savoring the splendor of the French Riviera's capital

Want to explore the French Riviera without needing a car? Start in Nice! Nice has everything you need for that perfect city+beach combo: beautiful architecture, gorgeous hilltop views, crystal water, and amazing food! 

This guide gives you everything you need for a weekend in Nice, with tips on how to spend your time, what to eat, the best beach plans, and more! It's intended as a 2-3 day guide, but has enough restaurants to feed you for a week's worth of great dinners! 

In this guide, you’ll get: 
- the major sights with notes on what you’re seeing and if they need advanced booking 
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot
- how to plan your days
- 8 free sights and spots
- 3 museums, and which to prioritize
- typical dishes to order
- 12 restaurants, 4 cheap eats & ice cream ideas, 3 breakfast & brunch spots, and 4 bars & wine cellars 
- 5 hotel recommendations
- 3 day trip destinations, doable by train

Côte d'Azur, France

🇫🇷 Explore Nice, France without a car

The biggest perk of basing your time in Nice for a visit is the restaurant scene!! There are so many great places to eat and so many great French, Provencal, and Niçoise dishes to try. 

This guide covers a range: hearty meals, elegant dinners, street food, decadent brunches, and more! Basically, it offers everything you need for 3-4 days of eating like the king or queen you are. 👑

In this guide, you’ll get: 
- typical dishes to order
- 12 restaurants 
- 4 cheap eats 
- the best ice cream in town 
- 3 breakfast & brunch spot
- 4 bars & wine cellars 
- 5 hotel recommendations
- an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot

Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Explore Nice guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!

🇫🇷 Tasting France: Nice, French Riviera

A dazzling journey through the most iconic destinations of the Côte d'Azur. From Marseille's historic port and vibrant cultural scene to Saint Tropez's jet-set beaches, Nice's artistic legacy, Cannes' cinematic glamour, and Monte Carlo's luxurious elegance, this region offers an intoxicating blend of Mediterranean charm, world-class cuisine, stunning coastlines, and sophisticated allure. Experience the perfect fusion of natural beauty, rich history, artistic heritage, and cosmopolitan lifestyle that defines the French Riviera's irresistible magic.

Cannes

Marseille

Monte Carlo

Saint-Tropez

South of France Tour

This discounted custom guide (40 recs) was built for a weeklong sisters' trip across the French and Italian Riviera.

Their criteria:
✨ A cute, less-touristy town as their base on the French Riviera
✨ A few days exploring the Italian Riviera, including the beautiful Cinque Terre
✨ Round-trip travel in/out of Nice
✨ Seven days to wander and relax

What's inside:

✨ They were looking for beach recommendations, stand-out restaurants, and some ideas of places to visit however, they prioritized wandering at their own pace and relaxing

This custom guide normally costs 75$ and was tailored to the client's interests, however, is a great 7-day itinerary for anyone visiting the French and Italian Rivieras for the first time! 

Cinque Terre, SP, Italy

Italian Riviera, Italy

1 week in the French & Italian Riviera (custom guide) ✨

Fenocchio

There are lots of great gelato shops in Nice but this one is probably my favorite. I almost had a nervous breakdown picking flavours, there are so many options, some quite unusual, and all delicious!

This is one of the best places to get gelato in Nice's old town. You can expect a variety of flavours to choose from. I loved the mango and pistachio! C'était très bon!

Iconic ice cream spot! They have TONS of flavors and everything I tried was amazing. 

Fenocchio

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