Expert travel guide to Nice & the French Riviera
Plan your trip to Nice and explore the Côte d’Azur with detailed neighborhood guides, curated day trips from Nice, practical Riviera itineraries, and clear advice on where to stay in Nice, all brought together in one complete Nice travel guide.
Nice is more than a beach resort: it’s a vibrant Mediterranean city with distinct neighborhoods, a strong local identity, and effortless access to the rest of the Côte d’Azur. From the Old Town and Castle Hill to the Promenade des Anglais and the Port district, this guide helps you choose the right area to stay, plan realistic days, and experience the city beyond the obvious highlights. Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend or building a longer French Riviera itinerary, you’ll find practical, experience-based advice for every stage of your trip.
The French Riviera is best explored with Nice as your base. Within short train or bus rides, you can reach Villefranche-sur-Mer, Èze, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Paul de Vence, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Menton, Grasse, Saint-Tropez, and other iconic towns along the Mediterranean coast. This section brings together structured destination guides, practical transport advice, and carefully curated day trips so you can design a balanced French Riviera itinerary without wasting time on logistics or guesswork.
Where to Stay on the French Riviera
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Salut! My name is Sarah Vanheel
As a decades-long visitor and seasonal resident
I know Nice and the French Riviera like the back of my hand.
Nice & Beyond is an English-language travel website specializing in Nice and the French Riviera.
Founded by French Riviera travel specialist Sarah Vanheel, the site helps visitors plan better trips through detailed destination guides, practical itineraries, accommodation recommendations, and personalized travel planning services.
Whether you’re visiting Nice for a weekend or exploring the wider Côte d’Azur, you’ll find experience-based advice designed specifically for independent travelers.