Destination
Nice & the French Riviera, France
The Riviera's seafront promenade, Matisse and Chagall museums, and hilltop villages, Monaco and Cannes all reachable by train in under an hour.
Trips to Nice & the French Riviera from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- February: The Nice Carnival parades and the Menton Lemon Festival
- May: The Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix push hotel prices up sharply
- July, August: Jazz à Juan and peak beach season
Where to stay in Nice & the French Riviera
- Vieux Nice: The old town's markets and restaurants steps from the beach.
- Promenade des Anglais: The grand seafront hotels and the Bay of Angels.
- Carré d'Or / Musiciens: Central, elegant and near the shops and station.
- Antibes / Juan-les-Pins: Sandy beaches, the Picasso Museum and a yacht harbour.
- Èze / Villefranche-sur-Mer: Clifftop and harbour villages between Nice and Monaco.
What to do in Nice & the French Riviera
- Walk the Promenade des Anglais and the Cours Saleya market
- Take the train to Monaco and watch the Casino square
- Climb to the Èze exotic garden above the sea
- Visit the Chagall and Matisse museums
- Eat socca in Vieux Nice
- Day trip to Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the Fondation Maeght
Good to know
| Airports | Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Kind of trip | beach, romantic, food, culture, road-trip |
Questions about Nice & the French Riviera
When is the best time to visit Nice & the French Riviera?
April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Nice & the French Riviera?
Yes. Nice & the French Riviera is in France; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Nice & the French Riviera on the ground?
Nice & the French Riviera is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.