Actionable guides on how to organize your day trip from Nice to dreamy French destinations like Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Monaco, Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Menton, Grasse, Cassis, and beyond. Actionable advice on how to get to your day trip destination and experience-based (half) day itineraries by a French Riviera expert.
Planning a day trip to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat from Nice? This chic yet low-key peninsula lies just east of Nice, between Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer. Known for Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, scenic bays, and blissful beaches, it’s one of the most rewarding (half-)day escapes on the French Riviera….
Planning a trip from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer? This idyllic coastal gem is situated just east of Nice, on the opposite side of the cape formed by Mont Boron. Contrary to the glamorous Côte d’Azur destinations, Villefranche-sur-Mer shines in simplicity. Its spectacular natural bay setting and…
Planning a trip from Nice to Saint-Paul de Vence? This iconic hilltop village, known for its stone ramparts, narrow streets, and world-class galleries, is a magnet for art lovers and photographers. Perched between the mountains and the sea, it’s one of the most atmospheric places…
Planning a trip from Nice to Èze? This hilltop village is one of the most enchanting spots on the French Riviera, a medieval maze of cobbled lanes and stone archways clinging to the cliffs above the sea. Èze may be tiny, but its setting is…
Are you planning to visit St-Tropez from Nice? Figuring out how to get from Nice to St-Tropez is the first step. The point-to-point distance between both French Riviera towns is only 69.75 km or 43.34 mi after all. While it’s not the easiest destination to reach from…
Are you planning to visit Monaco from Nice? Figuring out how to get from Nice to Monaco is the first step. Monaco is located just 12.67 km or 7.87 mi from Nice, so it makes for an easy transfer. Not all visitors stay in Monaco for the…
Planning a Nice to Monaco day trip? Then this article on how to spend one day in Monaco is for you! Tucked away near the Italian border, the independent city-state of Monaco might be tiny – just over 2km² or 0.8 mi² – but it…
Are you looking to see more of the French Riviera during your stay in Nice? Then this detailed overview of day trips from Nice is the perfect place to start! Its strategic position on the French Riviera and proximity to so many picturesque villages, coastal…