May–June and September suit swimming and sightseeing without peak July heat.
🇫🇷 Travel guide
Nice — essential places
Nice is a practical Riviera base: combine the Old Town and seafront with easy rail trips to Èze, Monaco, Antibes and Cannes.
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Regional trains and buses work well along the coast; a car is more useful for hill villages.
The Old Town is atmospheric; the station area is practical for frequent day trips.
Essential places
Promenade des Anglais
Place Promenade des Anglais in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Vieux Nice
Place Vieux Nice in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Castle Hill
Place Castle Hill in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Cours Saleya market
Place Cours Saleya market in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Where to stay
- Vieux Nice
- Carré d’Or
- The Port
The Old Town is atmospheric; the station area is practical for frequent day trips.
Day trips
- Monaco and Èze
- Cannes and Antibes
- Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Regional trains and buses work well along the coast; a car is more useful for hill villages.
Practical tips
- ✓ Bring shoes for pebble beaches
- ✓ Check the last train from Monaco and Cannes
- ✓ Avoid squeezing several coast towns into one short day
Nearby experiences
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French Riviera day trip from Nice
A full Riviera day covering several coastal towns with transport from Nice and short stops.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Nice?+
Nice is a practical Riviera base: combine the Old Town and seafront with easy rail trips to Èze, Monaco, Antibes and Cannes.
Getting around+
Regional trains and buses work well along the coast; a car is more useful for hill villages.
When to visit+
May–June and September suit swimming and sightseeing without peak July heat.