COTE D’AZUR- French Riviera: Route and Recommendations
France’ Our journey to the Cote D’ Azur, where the Mediterranean meets the Alps in the south of the Mediterranean, and what we will recommend you from this tour
The weather in this region is mild throughout the year, but the best time to travel is between April and October.. While this coastline was once a region preferred by celebrities to socialize and the rich to gamble, today it has become a very preferred summer resort as one of the low-budget holiday destinations.. Therefore, as of July, we recommend that you go without the heavy tourist flow.. During the months of April-May, you will be able to enjoy the sun on the calmer beaches during the day and enjoy the pleasant and calm city centers with the warm breezes blowing at night.
How to get to COTE D’AZUR?
By Airplane: You can use SkyScanner, a website where you can compare cheap tickets for Nice, which we recommend as the starting point for this tour. In addition, by taking advantage of early reservation with Pegasus airlines, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Nice, which will take only 2.5 hours, at a very affordable price.
By Train: If you are already within the borders of France and you are traveling to the Cote d’Azur. French trains will be a very affordable and convenient solution.. For train times, routes and ticket prices, you should check RATP or SNCF for high speed TGV trains.
By car: Of course, we “road trip” In other words, since we always prefer to travel by car, this option will be our recommendation to you.. You can rent a car from the airport or the “rent a car” offices located in the city center, or you can find a travel companion on blabla car or covoiturage sites.
COTE D’AZUR. Where to stay in Turkey?
Since Cote d’Azur is a very touristic area, there can be many different alternatives in terms of accommodation.. Of course, prices will vary depending on what kind of trip you are planning.. There will be a difference between staying at luxury hotels in Cannes and staying at affordable hotels around Marseille . We recommend that you buy a round-trip flight ticket to Nice, stay in Nice, and organize daily tours to visit other cities in the Cote d’Azur region.
COTE D’AZUR. Where to go in Turkey?
The most famous and touristic cities of this region are Cannes, Nice, St.. Tropez and Monaco. However, you should also visit the small and cute villages among these cities.. When you use public transport, taking a break, getting on and off, catching the next vehicle, etc.. it can be both a bit costly and very stressful. If you follow our advice and rent a car, here are the places we recommend for you to travel more comfortably and definitely enjoy Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, St-Paul-de-Vence, Eze-Le-Villeage, St.. Raphael and Hyeres.
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COTE D’AZUR Sightseeing Tour
1. DAY: Nice city exploration
We recommend you to spend a day in Nice’s old city center (Vieille Ville). After seeing the museums, touristic places and monuments in this city on the first day, you can take a walk along the coast called Promenade des Anglais, sunbathe on its stony beaches on a sunny day and enjoy the sea, go to Castle Hill to watch the bird’s eye view of the city, taste local dishes. We recommend that you spend as much time as possible in the squares and streets and observe the local life.. If you wish, you can even take a daily tour to Entrevaux with the Train des Pignes trains departing from Gar de Provence for 20-25 euros.
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For dinner, you can choose one of the many cafes and restaurants in Place Massena.
2. DAY: Nice-Monaco Journey
The distance between Nice and Monaco is approximately 20 km, and it takes 40 minutes to reach Monaco from Nice if you continue non-stop.. We recommend you to extend the total road for approximately 7 km by taking short breaks on the way and visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer and Eze Village.. You should choose the coastline for this trip, as your eyes will be dazzled by this unique panoramic view.
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Monaco, although it is quite small, it is a full city. In Monaco, which is a perfect destination for day trips, you can walk to the Place du Palais and reach the Princely Palace and the perfect city view.. After that, you should definitely see Monte-Carlo after a 2-hour walk through the Saint Martin Gardens gardens.. Indeed, you can go shopping in the stores of very expensive boutiques and world-famous brands, but you can also console yourself by just looking at the windows.. For those who cannot walk, we recommend that they use the small touristic trains that travel on the same route.
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3. DAY: Nice-Cannes Journey
The distance between Nice and Cannes is approximately 32 km. You can reach Cannes from Nice in 1 hour without stopping, but of course we recommend you to take short breaks in St-Paul-de-Vence and Antibes, which are the cities you should see on the way.
Map for this journey. You can click here to see the view.
In Cannes, you can walk along La Croisette, visit the luxury shops with the magnificent sea view, sit in a cafe of your choice and take a short break while observing the surroundings.. On the way, you can join the tours organized to the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, that is, the place where the magnificent Cannes Film Festivals are held, and walk on the red carpet.. You should visit the interesting shops in the narrow streets leading to Le Suquet, where the Cannes cityscape is most beautiful.
Walking route, eating & drinking, things to see, shopping, entertainment and many more things in Cannes. Click here to get more detailed information about it.
4. DAY: Discover beyond Cannes..
Depending on your travel speed, vacation duration, budget and preference, the optional destination we will suggest on the fourth day and after is approximately 130 km. Saint Raphael, Saint Tropez and finally Hyeres.
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Cote d’ Azur Travel Notes and Suggestions:
- If 4. If you prefer to continue to Hyeres after the day, we recommend that you buy your return ticket from Marsiya.. Since Hyeres is located 150 km from Nice and 80 km from Marseille, returning to Marseille will be more affordable.
- Try to learn a little French before you go on this trip.. The French actually prefer to speak French not because they claim their language or because they are arrogant, but because they are not very confident in their English and because of their accent.. You can find someone who can speak English in Paris, but the further you go south, the less chance you get.
- As the Cote d’Azur region is very touristic, hotel prices are also more expensive than other regions.
- Don’t forget to empty the memory cards of your cameras and camcorders. An incredibly beautiful coastal tour will be waiting for you, where you will take lots of photos.
- If you haven’t been to Paris yet, we recommend that you set aside time to stay at least 2 nights.
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- Although the weather is generally mild, you should definitely check the weather forecast before you go.
- Don’t forget to pack comfortable sneakers and a small backpack, as those who will be using our route are quite they will take a walk
We wish you a pleasant holiday in advance..
