As a certified teacher of French as a foreign language and hospitality professional, Sarah has spent decades exploring Nice and the Côte d’Azur. Through Nice & Beyond, she creates detailed travel guides, practical itineraries, accommodation recommendations, and day-trip resources based on firsthand experience. Her expertise spans Nice and destinations throughout the French Riviera, including Antibes, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Cannes, Èze, Menton, Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Paul de Vence, Saint-Tropez, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. Nice & Beyond is her French Riviera travel blog and guide, helping independent travelers plan practical, experience-based trips to the region.
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Looking for the best gardens on the French Riviera? From the Belle Époque elegance of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to the exotic cliffside gardens of Èze and Monaco, the Côte d’Azur offers an impressive mix of botanical gardens, historic estates, Mediterranean landscapes, and sea-view parks. What makes this…
From colorful flower stalls in Nice to bustling food halls in Menton and Monaco, the best markets on the French Riviera offer much more than fresh produce. They’re places where local life unfolds in full view, where regional specialties fill the stalls, and where a…
Looking for the best viewpoints on the French Riviera? From panoramic views over Nice and Monaco to hilltop villages, mountain scenery, and dramatic Mediterranean coastlines, the Côte d’Azur is home to some truly spectacular viewpoints. This guide features the most spectacular panoramas on the French…
Tucked between Monaco and Menton, the Cap Martin coastal walk is one of the French Riviera’s quieter and more atmospheric seaside trails. Also known as the Le Corbusier walk, this scenic section of the Sentier du Littoral follows the rugged coastline of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin past turquoise…
One of the most beautiful coastal walks near Monaco is the Cap d’Ail coastal walk, a scenic seaside trail following the rugged Mediterranean shoreline between Plage Mala and the Monaco border. Part of the famous Sentier du Littoral, this coastal path combines turquoise coves, dramatic…
One of the most spectacular coastal walks on the French Riviera is the Cap d’Antibes coastal walk, a scenic trail wrapping around the rugged southern cliffs of the famous peninsula between Antibes and Juan-les-Pins. Part of the Sentier du Littoral, this coastal path reveals turquoise…
One of the most scenic walks on the French Riviera is the Cap Ferrat coastal walk in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the elegant peninsula between Nice and Monaco. This trail reveals turquoise coves, pine-covered cliffs, and some of the most spectacular Mediterranean views, with the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer…
If you’re looking for the most scenic coastal walks on the French Riviera, the Sentier du Littoral is where it all comes together. This network of seaside paths follows the Mediterranean shoreline, offering constant sea views, hidden coves, and access to places you simply can’t…
A day trip from Nice to Saint-Paul de Vence is one of the most rewarding inland escapes on the French Riviera. Perched on a hilltop just behind the coast, Saint-Paul de Vence is known for its preserved medieval walls, art galleries, and long-standing connection to…
Just 35 minutes from Nice by train, a Cannes day trip takes you to one of the French Riviera’s most famous seaside towns. Known worldwide for the film festival and its glamorous hotels, Cannes also has a surprisingly historic side and easy access to beaches…