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The Riviera, savoured slowly.
Hilltop villages, an endless sea and the flavours of Nice. Here are our favourite ideas for making the most of your stay.
Nice · Baie des Anges
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Dedicated pages for towns, travel interests and useful journeys, linked to the guide’s 235 local discoveries.
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Activity type
12 shown out of 117 activities
Nice
3 hours to 1 dayFree access
Cours Saleya, colourful lanes, Castle Hill and the Promenade des Anglais: the classic first visit.
Old Nice as the city wakes, the flowers and colours of Cours Saleya, then the Baie des Anges from Castle Hill.
Transport only: book admission or the activity separately if needed.
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Èze Village
Half dayVillage free · Exotic Garden €10
A spectacular medieval village, stone lanes and a panorama that plunges towards the Mediterranean.
Climb through the medieval lanes early, before the village comes alive. Vaulted passages lead towards the gardens and one of the Riviera’s most striking panoramas.
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Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Half dayVillage and ramparts free
One of the region’s loveliest art villages, filled with studios, shaded squares and ancient ramparts.
Ramparts, galleries, shaded squares and lovely tables: a village best explored without a plan, one discovery at a time.
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Gourdon
Half dayVillage free
A natural balcony above the Gorges du Loup, with a stone village and an immense horizon stretching to the sea.
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The colourful oneMenton
Half dayOld town and beaches free
A warm-coloured old town, subtropical gardens and a distinctly Italian atmosphere beside the water.
Arrival at the Vieille Ville–Sablettes car park, Place Fontana. Continue into Menton’s old town on foot.
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Mediterranean moodOld Antibes
Half dayOld town and ramparts free
A lively old town, a tempting market and a walk along the ramparts facing the blue Mediterranean.
From stone lanes to ramparts facing the sea, Antibes blends easy living, a Provençal market and a wide blue horizon.
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Easy swimVillefranche-sur-Mer
3 hours to 1 dayOld town and public beach free
A sheltered bay, a charming old town and the long Marinières beach, convenient for a family day by the sea.
A long beach in a sheltered bay, close to the railway station and easily paired with the old town.
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Grand spectacleMonaco
Half day to 1 dayThe Rock and public gardens free
The Palace, Port Hercule, Casino and gardens: a spectacular day blending heritage, yachts and exceptional addresses.
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Iconic covePaloma Beach · Cap-Ferrat
Half dayPublic beach free
A small pebble beach beneath the pines, facing Èze’s cliffs and the peninsula’s clear water.
A turquoise cove beneath the pines, perfect early in the morning or as the late-afternoon light softens.
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Wild coveMala Beach · Cap-d’Ail
Half dayPublic beach free
A spectacular setting and limpid water. Access includes steps, so arrive light and early in the day.
A spectacular cove beneath the cliffs, with clear water and seasonal beach establishments.
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With childrenParc Phoenix · Nice
2 to 3 hoursAdult €5.50 · ages 12–18 €3.20 · under 12 free
A vast greenhouse, gardens and animals: an easy family pause, particularly welcome on a hot day.
Recommended age · 2+
The age shown is a comfort recommendation, not an admission rule. Check current conditions before visiting.
A vast tropical greenhouse, animals, a small farm and inclusive playgrounds make this an easy outing, even with young children.
The park can be visited with a stroller. Toilets and a baby changing table are listed on site; ask reception where to find them. The treetop adventure course is a separate activity with an additional charge.
Google Maps ↗Official website ↗Transport only: book admission or the activity separately if needed.
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Even in the rainOceanographic Museum · Monaco
2 to 3 hoursAdult €22.50 · ages 4–17 €14 · under 4 free
Aquariums, collections and a panoramic terrace: a family essential and an excellent choice on a rainy day.
Recommended age · 3+
The age shown is a comfort recommendation, not an admission rule. Check current conditions before visiting.
Tropical aquariums, a shark lagoon, sea turtles and interactive exhibits inside one of Monaco’s most impressive landmarks.
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Restaurants · Riviera
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€ to €€€€: relative guides, not fixed prices. A lunch menu may cost less than dinner; drinks and extras may be additional.
107 restaurants
Regional cuisine · Mediterranean
Guide for a simple meal, excluding drinks.
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Estimate this rideRegional cuisine · Italian
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A taste of Nice
Popular, sun-filled and generous food. Best enjoyed simply, with your fingers and with plenty of time.
01Nice’s emblematic sandwich: a round loaf generously bathed in olive oil and filled with the flavours of salade niçoise.
Price example · Chez Thérèsa · 6 €Perfect for lunch overlooking the sea
02A thin chickpea pancake, cooked at fierce heat until crisp at the edges and soft in the middle. Generous black pepper recommended.
Price example · Chez Thérèsa · 3,50 €Share it piping hot in Old Nice
03A soft bread base topped with slowly confit onions, anchovies and black olives: southern flavour at its simplest.
Price example · Chez Thérèsa · 3,50 €Perfect at apéritif time
Tomatoes, raw vegetables, egg, tuna or anchovies, Nice olives and olive oil — no cooked vegetables in the traditional version.
Courgettes, tomatoes, onions and peppers filled with a savoury stuffing and baked until golden.
Fine ravioli served with slowly braised beef daube: Niçois comfort food at its best.
Beef, red wine and aromatics cooked slowly, usually served with pasta or gnocchi.
Courgette flowers coated in a light batter and served crisp, especially when in season.
The Niçois surprise: a sweet Swiss chard tart with pine nuts and raisins, dusted with icing sugar.
Dried fish cooked slowly with tomatoes, potatoes, olives and Mediterranean herbs.
A generous summer soup with vegetables, beans, small pasta and fresh basil pistou.
A thick Swiss chard omelette with herbs and cheese, delicious hot or cold.
A cabbage leaf filled with meat, rice and herbs, then gently cooked.
Veal breast filled with meat, Swiss chard, eggs and cheese, served in slices.
Light ribbons of fried dough scented with orange blossom and dusted with sugar.
Save the date
Festivals, sport, sailing and local traditions: the dates worth knowing to make a Riviera stay truly memorable.
Nice → Cannes
Monaco & Alpes du Sud
Monaco · Fontvieille
Nice · Place Masséna
Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Cannes · Palais des Festivals
Menton
Cannes · Palais des Festivals
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
Monaco · Circuit urbain
Cannes · Palais des Festivals
Monaco · Circuit urbain
Cannes · Palais, plages & rooftops
Nice & Mercantour
Monaco · Port Hercule
Cannes · Vieux-Port
Nice · Promenade des Anglais
Cannes · Vieux-Port & Port Canto
Dates refer to the edition shown. Check the official website for times, tickets and any changes.
20 escapes with a driver
From Nice to hilltop villages, coves and villas: choose your escape.
From and back to Nice · 1 to 4 passengers
20 itineraries
3 hrsIconic towns
Ochre façades, time in the old streets, then the whole Baie des Anges at your feet. A first taste of Nice without rushing across the city.
From 195 €for the vehicle · 3 hrs
Your address in Nice
Wander through the colourful lanes of the historic centre.
60 min approx. · at the stopPanoramic views across Nice’s bay and the old town rooftops.
40 min approx. · at the stopA seafront stroll along the sweeping Baie des Anges.
25 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
Explore the lanes and hill on foot; your driver meets you at accessible pickup points.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
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See the bay from above, colourful façades reflected in the water and pine trees along the cape. Three stops for sea views, gentle wandering and unhurried photographs.
From 260 €for the vehicle · 4 hrs
Your address in Nice
Head uphill for views of the bay and coastline.
25 min approx. · at the stopColourful façades, narrow lanes and a small harbour by the bay.
65 min approx. · at the stopA gentle break among the village, pine trees and cape scenery.
55 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
Photo stops only where stopping is permitted; short walks on foot.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
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From the gentle harbour to Èze’s perched lanes, the scenery keeps rising. In La Turbie, ancient stone frames views towards the sea and Monaco.
From 325 €for the vehicle · 5 hrs
Your address in Nice
Colourful façades, narrow lanes and a small harbour by the bay.
40 min approx. · at the stopStone lanes perched high above the Mediterranean.
90 min approx. · at the stopAn old village with viewpoints towards Monaco and the sea.
40 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
Èze has slopes and steps. Exotic Garden and Trophy of Augustus tickets are extra, subject to opening.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
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A morning by the ramparts, lanes full of southern character, then Saint-Paul’s galleries. Two contrasting moods with time for a leisurely lunch.
From 455 €for the vehicle · 7 hrs
Your address in Nice
Explore the lanes and little squares of the old town.
60 min approx. · at the stopWalk beside the old fortifications with the sea as a backdrop.
35 min approx. · at the stopBrowse the village’s cobbled lanes and art galleries.
100 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
Market subject to the day; meals not included. Pedestrian villages with cobbles and slopes.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
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A hilltop village, Monaco’s sparkle, then Menton’s pastel façades. A day of contrasts from coastal roads to the waterfront, discovering three faces of the Riviera.
From 585 €for the vehicle · 9 hrs
Your address in Nice
Stone lanes perched high above the Mediterranean.
70 min approx. · at the stopDiscover the principality’s contrasts, from old quarters to the seafront.
110 min approx. · at the stopPastel-coloured lanes and sea views below the old town.
90 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
A full day; an early start is advised. No stop in Italy. Major events can change access.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
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Leave the coast behind for shaded squares, a deep valley and a village high above it all. In Gourdon, linger over the distant line of the sea.
From 520 €for the vehicle · 8 hrs
Your address in Nice
Browse the village’s cobbled lanes and art galleries.
85 min approx. · at the stopA pause in the Loup valley beneath the inland hills.
40 min approx. · at the stopA hilltop village with wide views towards the coast.
90 min approx. · at the stopReturn to Nice
Suggested time at each stop. Total duration includes driving, visits and breaks; the order may change.
Winding roads; no gorge hike or waterfall admission is included.
A driver and vehicle for the chosen duration. Independent visits, without a tour guide.
Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Daytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Programme and price to be confirmed · Meals, tickets, boats and activities are not included. Tolls, parking and any other costs are agreed before confirmation.
Share this itineraryChoose this itineraryDaytime base, excluding child seats and night surcharge. The final price depends on your pickup, timing and any expenses, agreed before acceptance. No slot is booked automatically.
Your day, without constraints
Simply mention the route you like when booking. It can be adapted to your schedule, the weather and your family’s pace.
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