Author: Sarah Vanheel

Sarah is the founder of Nice & Beyond and a French Riviera travel specialist with decades of firsthand experience exploring Nice and the Côte d’Azur.
  • Best Beaches in Menton: Where to Swim, Sunbathe & Relax

    With its palm-lined promenade and year-round sunshine, Menton is one of the most inviting places on the French Riviera for a beach day. What I love most about Menton’s beaches is the calm, clear water and the feeling that you’re at the sunniest edge of…

  • Best Beaches in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

    Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat may be small, but this pine-covered peninsula between Nice and Monaco hides some of the most beautiful coves on the French Riviera. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s beaches are some of the most atmospheric on the Côte d’Azur: intimate, scenic, and never far from a postcard view. Each…

  • Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer Half-Day Trip (With Full-Day Option)

    A day trip from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the easiest and most rewarding escapes on the French Riviera. Just a short train or bus ride away, this colorful fishing village boasts a picturesque harbor, a medieval Old Town, golden beaches, and numerous seaside…

  • How to get From Nice to Antibes (6 Ways: Fastest & Cheapest)

    Planning a trip from Nice to Antibes? This laid-back seaside town is one of the easiest and most rewarding destinations on the Côte d’Azur. Famous for its atmospheric Old Town, expansive Port, sandy beaches, and leafy Cap d’Antibes, it’s a great choice for a relaxed…

  • Nice to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Half-Day Trip (With Full-Day Option)

    Are you craving a peaceful escape from Nice’s urban buzz? Then a day trip to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is just what you need. This lush peninsula between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer is one of the most enchanting places on the Côte d’Azur. Just 30 minutes from Nice by…

  • Best Beaches in Antibes (including Cap d’Antibes)

    The best beaches in Antibes capture everything that makes this French Riviera town special: a picturesque setting and an easy mix of city life and coastal escape. It’s one of my favorite French Riviera towns to recommend for a beach day, thanks to the golden…

  • How to get from Nice to Menton (4 ways: cheapest & fastest)

    Planning a trip from Nice to Menton? This colorful border town is the last stop before Italy and offers a mellow, sun-soaked vibe that makes it one of the most delightful French Riviera destinations. With sandy beaches, a charming Old Town, and plenty of lemon-flavored…

  • Best Beaches in Villefranche-sur-Mer

    Villefranche-sur-Mer may be small, but its picturesque bay is home to some of the most stunning and inviting beaches on the French Riviera. I’ve visited this beautiful town many times, and it’s still one of my favorite places to spend a beach day. With turquoise…

  • How to get from Nice to Cannes (6 Ways: Fastest & Cheapest)

    Planning a trip from Nice to Cannes? This glitzy Riviera destination is famous for its film festival, luxury shopping, and sandy beaches, but it also has an Old Town with views over the Vieux Port and access to the peaceful Lérins Islands. Whether you’re visiting…

  • 20 Best Things to Do in Menton, France (2026 Travel Guide)

    Looking for the best things to do in Menton? This colorful French Riviera town, just 40 minutes by train from Nice, sits on the Italian border and offers the best of both worlds: Côte d’Azur elegance and Ligurian charm. Known as the Pearl of France,…