Nice & French Riviera
Where to Go & How to Plan Your Trip
Which Place is Right for Your Trip?
Nice → Best for first-time visitors
Monaco → Best for luxury & iconic
Antibes → Best for old town charm
Menton → Best for gardens & calm
Cannes → Best for glamour & events
Saint-Tropez → Best for postcard Provence
The Main Riviera Destinations
at a Glance
Menton
Monaco
NICE
Antibes
Cannes
Saint-
Tropez
Nice - Menton: 20 km / 12.4 miles
Nice - Monaco: 22 km / 13.7 miles
Nice - Antibes: 28 km / 17.4 miles
Nice - Cannes: 33 km / 20.5 miles
Nice - Saint-Tropez: 112km / 69.5 miles
Most cities are easy to reach by train and bus (exception: Saint-Tropez).
There is a motorway connecting all main destinations too in case you travel by car.
Riviera Cities Explained - What Makes Each Place Unique
Antibes
A charming Riviera town with a historic old town, markets, beaches and beautiful coastal walks.
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Authentic old town atmosphere & the biggest harbour in Europe
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Amazing coastal walks like the Cap d'Antibes & several town beaches
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Easy to combine with Biot, Valbonne & Mougins
One of the few Riviera cities with sandy beaches
Cannes
A lively Riviera beach city known for its promenade, sandy beaches, shopping and famous events.
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Sandy beaches and classic Riviera promenade (La Croissette)
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Glamour, shopping and famous film festival atmosphere
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A perfect island escape directly in front of the city ( Les îles des Lerins)
One of the few Riviera cities with sandy beaches
Saint-Tropez
An iconic Riviera village known for its harbour, beaches, old town charm and relaxed luxury lifestyle.
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One of the most iconic Riviera destinations
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Beautiful harbour, old town streets and beach clubs
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Best visited as a special trip or overnight stay
Possible by ferry from Nice or Cannes (seasonal)