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Getting Around
There aren't many places in this area that you can't access by public transport. The
Arrière-Pays Niçois, the Grande Corniche and the villages around Menton are the only
places where you'll really need a car; elsewhere, you should make the best of the fantastic
- and very cheap - trains and buses. They also run at night, so you'll be able to keep the
wine flowing!
THREE PERFECT DAYS
Day 1: Nice, Belle of the Côte d'Azur
Wake up to Vieux Nice's vibrant market scene (
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. Enjoy the buzz of the market from a cafe terrace on
cours Saleya and get some picnic supplies from the groaning stalls. Head to the Parc du Château (
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to
feast on views and delicacies. In the afternoon, arty types shouldn't miss Nice's Musée Matisse (
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or
the Musée d'Art Moderne et d'Art Contemporain (
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. For something more active, rent out skates and
zoom along the Promenade des Anglais (
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.
Day 2: Scenic Riviera
Make your way to Èze, the coast's most stunning perched village. Wander about Jardin d'Èze (
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breathtaking views of the coast, and lunch at Château Eza (
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to revel in this exceptional panorama in
style. Head back down to the coast and spend the afternoon at the eccentric Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (
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or admiring Jean Cocteau's frescoes at Villa Santo Sospir (
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in St-Jean-Cap Ferrat.
Day 3: Hit Monaco
Start with a visit the Jardin Exotique (
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, from where there are stupendous views of the principality.
Lunch at La Montgolfière (
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) before exploring Le Rocher (
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) for the afternoon. A couple of
hours should do justice to Monaco's outstanding Musée Océanographique (
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. Start your evening at the
Brasserie de Monaco (
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and finish the day with a gamble at the casino (
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Advance Planning
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Accommodation
Nice is a great place to base yourself to explore this part of the world.
It has good nightlife and excellent transport to all places along the coast (even at night).