It is the third busiest airport in France, built on an artificial peninsula less than 8 km from Nice.

The centre of the famous and very popular Nice can be reached by the L2 tram line, which takes you directly from the airport after about 30 minutes.

On arrival you will proceed to your accommodation. Depending on time, you can explore the area and get your first impressions, or, depending on the weather, you can go to the beach (which is made of pebbles).

Today you will start your day in this small café, where you can enjoy your breakfast, for example in the form of the famous pain au chocolat or croissant with coffee or hot chocolate (like I did back then). 

The largest church in Nice was inspired by the cathedrals of Paris and Angers. This neo-Gothic building stands in the heart of the city and was built just after the county of Nice became part of France (between 1864 and 1879), as part of a desire to make the city more French and modern.

This is the main square of the city, which is bordered by buildings of Italian architecture in red. 

In the square there are seven statues of kneeling men on tall poles, which are supposed to represent the 7 continents. It is nice to walk around here even during the evening when the statues are lit up in different colours.

This park, stretching from the square to the English promenade itself,  is named in honour of the Paillon River, which still flows beneath it. It's a good place to relax, and during the summer to refresh yourself!

This is a very well-known French market that is bustling with life. Every day there are crowds of tourists and locals, every day you will discover something new, but the atmosphere is always very friendly!

There are flower/fruit and vegetable/flash and evening markets.

There are also many restaurants and bars in this place and in the surrounding streets, and there is also a souvenir-only alley nearby!

Marché aux Fleurs - a flower market combined with fruit and vegetables - you can also find sweet and savoury delicacies, spices of all kinds and things like that... Flowers from Nice have been shipped daily all over Europe for over 100 years!

Visiting times - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (6:00-17:30), Wednesday, Saturday (6:30-18:30), Sunday (6:30-13:30) during the flower market, fruit markets etc. are on the same days only until  13:30.

Marché à la brocante (flea markets) - these markets are held here every Monday and you can find an incredible variety of things of all kinds (crockery, furniture, jewellery, books, clothes... just everything!)

Marché artisanal nocturne (evening crafts market) - They are held from June to September, we visited Nice in March so I don't have any experience, but anyway, it's sure to be great!

Other markets down the street, we unfortunately did not have the opportunity to visit.

They are open almost every Sunday, on the first and third Sundays of the month you will find various books and other forms, during the second various handicrafts and paintings/drawings, and during the fourth old postcards...

Big logo that you can take a picture with! At the same time, you will have beautiful views of the beach.

The Castle Hill (Colline du Château) is the dominant part of the city and divides Nice into two parts: the eastern part with the harbour and the western part with the Old Town. It offers views from all sides and is where tourists take their most famous photographs.

In the 4th century BC there was a Greek settlement of Nicaea, and the first mention of a castle and cathedral dates back to the 11th century, when these buildings were the centre of the city. The castle itself was unfortunately demolished in 1706 at the request of Louis XIV after being handed over to the French a year earlier. Later, a cemetery and a large city park with a restaurant were built here.

You can get here either by elevator or stairs. Personally, I recommend going up in the elevator in the rock, which was built where the well that supplied the former castle used to be, and I would use the stairs to get back up once you have walked the whole hill.

An impressive monument located directly below the Castle Hill. At 32 metres high, it is one of the largest in France. Built between 1924 and 1927, the structure pays tribute to the people of Nice who died during World War I. Carved directly into the rock, the memorial is truly magnificent and is highlighted by the huge central urn on which the names of the deceased are engraved.

On this mountain you will find a magnificent, densely wooded park (Parc du Mont Boron) and also beautiful villas, one of which is said to be owned by Elton John and other stars. Walking through the forest (on the left side of Nice) you will reach a fortress called Mont Alban.

I recommend walking here as part of the views, but in any case if you don't want to, you can take bus 33 to the top for 1.7eur.

Fort Mont Alban is a former military facility that was built in the 16th century. The fort helped protect the coast of Sabaudia. The building was still in use during World War II when it was a broadcasting station. Entrance to the building is free.

This is one of the most beautiful ports in the world. Villefranche-sur-Mer and its 16th-century Citadel, a listed historical monument, offers a truly exceptional setting in which to wander the picturesque narrow streets where many TV movies have been filmed (such as 1983's Never Say Never with James Bond).

You can either take the train back to Nice for 2.5eur and walk or take the tram back to the city centre (get tickets from the machines at the station or via the SNCF app, which also gives you times - you'll need them on other days) or take the bus and then the tram for 1.7eur along the coast.

Super restaurant right next to the aforementioned Nice square. We were just having a drink, but you can also use it for a well-deserved dinner!

You can buy your ticket either directly at the station in the ticket machine or via the SNCF app (I recommend downloading it so you know when the trains are running).

Homepage: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

On arrival, go to the pebble beach for a nice view of the mountains.

This amusement park was founded in 1981. It offers an exciting experience with a variety of rides, themed attractions and carnival-style games for all ages. The park is only open during the summer holidays. If you are going to be out of season, buy a ticket straight to Antibes (see next item on the programme). Entry is free and attractions are around 2.5-10euro. I personally wasn't in the park (we walked by and it looked very nice) because  it wasn't open and we instead planned to go to Marineland next door where dolphins, seals and other marine life were waiting for us. I'd definitely prefer to take you there, but unfortunately it's closing as of January 2025... It was the largest dolphinarium in Europe!

I'll leave you with some pictures...

You can buy the ticket either in the app or on the spot in the vending machine.

I recommend going to the centre of Antibes around the port.

Overall we didn't do much in this small town, just wandered around the beautiful streets and enjoyed ourselves, so we didn't spend too long here (max 2hrs) and drove on again. So the places chosen are purely optional, anyway, make sure to have a delicious ice cream here, visit the Pablo Picasso museum, or have lunch here (there is a small square with restaurants in the middle of town).

In the Middle Ages it was the seat of the bishops (442-1385), then the building hosted the famous Monaco family, who named it Grimaldi Castle (if I translate correctly). In 1792 it became the town hall and in 1820 the barracks. In 1925 the building was bought by the city and became the Grimaldi Museum. In 1946, one part of the building became the studio of Pablo Picasso, who created many famous paintings and drawings in two months. He left 23 paintings and 44 drawings to the city, and two years later he also added 78 ceramic creations. So this is now the Picasso Museum which is open all the time, except Mondays and holidays. You then head back to the station and move on to the last venue of the day.

You can buy the ticket either in the app or on the spot in the vending machine.

This is a magnificent building, the venue of the International Film Festival, with the famous red carpet on its main outdoor staircase, which is walked by film stars. You will also discover palm prints of famous celebrities on the nearby Walk of Fame. There is also a tourist office here.

This is a Catholic parish church extending over the whole of Cannes. Construction began in 1521 with funds from the inhabitants and lasted for more than a century, being completed only in 1627. You will enjoy spectacular views here!

Beautiful promenade lined with palm trees, magnificent hotel palaces and on its western edge stands the already mentioned Festival Palace.

You can buy the ticket either in the app or on the spot in the vending machine.

Buses to Eze depart from this platform, you can either take a short morning walk or you can approach by tram (I recommend searching for bus times and routes via Google maps). You can buy a ticket from the driver. The journey takes around 40 minutes. Today the rule is - the earlier the better, there is a lot on the agenda!

Èze is a medieval village located on the Côte d'Azur, which rightly ranks among the most beautiful villages in all of France. This picturesque mountain village was originally a sacred place where Phoenician sailors offered sacrifices to the goddess Isis. In the Middle Ages it was fortified and in 1388, like other towns on the Côte d'Azur, it came under the administration of the Duchy of Savoy. The original medieval fortifications were largely destroyed during the Wars of Spanish Succession in 1706, and in 1860 the village fell to France. 

You enter Eze through a 14th-century stone gate, which is still the only entrance to the village. Immediately you are surrounded by well-preserved winding streets and small stone houses, where today you will find mostly small art galleries, cafés and artisan shops.

At the very top you will discover an exotic garden, which was founded on the foundations of an old 14th century castle that was destroyed in 1706 by order of King Louis XIV. In the garden, you can admire cacti, succulents, sculptures and above all a magnificent and breathtaking view of the surrounding area.

This is a church with a belfry, whose current form dates from the 18th century and its interior is made in the Baroque style. It is located just below the garden.

Below the old part of the village you will find two famous parfumeries. On the square by the car park is Galimard and below is the Fragonard factory. In both companies, visitors can enjoy a guided tour, a visit to a museum about the development of perfumes, or an excursion directly to the production area. At the end, everyone can smell the irresistible scents and of course buy something. We didn't visit them because we are not really into perfumes, but you can visit them anyway!

Down to the train station you can get on the so-called Nietzsche trail. It starts from the stone gate in front of the entrance to the village. The trail is named after the famous philosopher who often took walks to the castle ruins. Enchanted by the view of the surroundings and the azure colour of the sea, he wrote the most important part of his work "Thus Spake Zarathustra" here. The setting is said to have been a great inspiration for his work and I guarantee you will enjoy the walk! It's not too strenuous and you'll get some beautiful views. I think we walked down for about 30-40 minutes.

You can buy your ticket either on the app or at the vending machine.

Monaco is the second smallest country in the world and is located between France and Italy. The country's symbols are fast cars, flashy yachts, luxury hotels, diamonds, celebrities, and expensive fashion boutiques. It hosts major sporting events, including Formula 1 races and the Monte Carlo Rally.

These are beautiful public gardens with fountains in front of the casino.

Monte Carlo, one of the most iconic parts of Monaco, was created out of necessity during the economic crisis of 1848. When the towns of Menton and Roquebrune broke away from Monaco, the principality lost not only 95% of its territory, but also its main source of finance. In response to this situation, builders decided to construct a spa in 1856, and four years later a magnificent casino complex was added. In 1864, the luxurious Hôtel de Paris was added, and a new casino completed the area in 1866. Today, the interior of the casino is a fascinating mix of pomp and grandeur - once you step inside, you'll feel like you're in a baroque palace!

If you plan to visit the casino, be prepared to be dressed for the occasion. It's not necessary to dress in a tuxedo, but they won't let you in wearing a t-shirt and shorts. They will check your belongings before you enter for security reasons. Entry is free, allowing you to admire the beauty of the interior (however, photography is not allowed inside).

If you want to experience the real casino atmosphere, I recommend paying the €18 entrance fee, which will open the gates of the gaming tables and slots. You will need to store all your belongings except your wallet in the cloakroom before entering. The ticket also includes a €6 voucher, which you can use for a drink or as a small capital for the slots (I used it for the slots and, sure enough, I lost it all!).

I then moved on to French roulette, but instead of a traditional table I played on an interactive one (because the casino was just opening and I was all alone!). To my surprise, I took home almost €60 - it may seem like a small amount to some, but for me it meant a full refund of the entrance fee and some "pocket money" for an hour of fun. For me it was an experience of a lifetime!

A place for lovers of fast cars. Located next to the casino complex.

A smaller Japanese park with a pond, islands, beautiful flora and a small sitting area...

This is a sandy beach where you can swim or relax for a while. Just watch out for the seagulls, we had one eat our snack!

Once you've rested, head back to the station.

You can buy the ticket either in the app or on the spot in the vending machine.

Today you will end your day in this small seaside citrus town.

The historic district is the center of town, with colorful houses and narrow streets. I recommend to the following point to go either around the coastline for sea views or through the middle of the town between the colorful houses.

Every year around mid-February, the Fête du Citron is celebrated here. It is a carnival event, sometimes also called Carnaval de Menton. The festival celebrates the annual production of lemons and other citrus fruits in Menton. Everything present here is made from lemons and oranges. As of 2019, the festival is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage site.

At this point you will get the best views of the colourful arrangement of buildings pressing closely together. 

You can have dinner here or head straight to the station and back to your accommodation...

You can buy the ticket either in the app or on the spot in the vending machine.

If you don't have a morning flight, I recommend spending the rest of the day on the beach and enjoying the last French moments! There are many connected benches all around the promenade and many restaurants across the road...

Or you can take a look at the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It is the largest Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Western Europe!

You can get to the airport by the same route again, so take the L2 tram.