A Weekend In Nice France

The train then climbed the narrow road and stopped by an old fortress — the Notre-Dame de l’Esperance. Built in the 14th century, the fortress offered stunning views of the old harbour and the city. Palais des Festivals et des Congres was the main attraction at Cannes. We stopped by the red carpet that had graced the past and the present celebrities on its famous stairs. We stopped for a moment to take in the view, walked around the beachside park and took photos.

After lunch, you can head southeast to Eze, a perched village located in the foothills near the coast between Monaco & Nice. The medieval town, perched on a rocky bluff with a view of the sea, is a joy for visitors. Start by wandering through the meandering, narrow streets, admiring its stone facades and warm orange tile rooftops.

Walking around St. Tropez and taking in the sights is the best activity. If you want to know if St. Tropez is worth a visit, I’d answer YES immediately. The French Riviera is well-known for its beautiful, but costly, restaurants and hotels.

We had a private tour for our whole family, 8 of us, and Sasha showed us more than I thought we could fit in 8 hours. Read on. He helped us navigate every stop, even a chaotic market where everyone seemed to know each other. We enjoyed every moment with this energetic, down to earth guide. From there, stroll down the famous Promenade des Anglais to reach the old town and the city center. Nice is full of culture and history, and you might consider a walking tour to see it all.

and French Riviera. There are many places to eat for every occasion and budget. The linen-covered tables, silver cloches, and the hordes of well-trained servers make dining one of the area’s greatest pleasures.

• Start your day in St-Tropez with a walk around the Vieux Port , dotted with impressive yachts and restaurants ideal for people-watching.
• Park your car somewhere, and then walk through the ramparts to the old village.
• Since I only had one day and there’s so much to explore, I chose to skip the wineries in favor of seeing other aspects of the area.
• After lunch, it’s time to head southeast to the perched village of Eze, situated in the foothills close to the coast between Monaco and Nice.
• We ended up parking the car in the only available parking lot. It turned out to have been very centric, as the exit led directly to the Japanese Garden filled with Koi fishes.

Read on for advice on how many days to spend on the French Riviera. Menton is small but perfectly formed and anywhere in this beautiful town is a good area to stay. It’s particularly nice to Choose from one of the hotels with stunning views and wake up to breathtaking views! Most people visit Villefranche as a day trip from Nice.

Start with a walk around Old Town, a Provencal-style village whose fortified medieval walls, colorful market, winding, quiet streets, shops and restaurants are full of photogenic appeal. The Villa Noailles is a 1920-era modernist home that was once home to Man Ray and Salvador Dali. The house, which is now a sprawling structure, houses a small museum that focuses on the history of Hyeres and a gallery that displays various exhibits throughout each year. It’s day six, and time to venture over to the far western side of the Riviera, an area that tends to be overlooked by international tourists . Head to Saint-Tropez from Saint-Tropez. This is considered to be one the most beautiful and varied areas of the Cote d’Azur.