South of FranCe
Day 1 - Nice
Day 2 - Monaco/Monte Carlo
Day 3 - Cannes
1:00PM
Opera Plage or Castle Plage
If weather is nice. Both are beach clubs. Buy a beach chair so you can buy drinks and food. Hang on beach all day!
5:00PM
Castle Hill
Walk up to see the sickest views and the ruins of the former Chateau de Nice
6:00PM
Back to hotel to relax
7:00PM
La Terrasse in Le Meridien Hotel
Great views! Do cocktails here. Drinks kind of overpriced but worth it for the view.
8:00PM
Le Plongeoir
This is literally on everyone's must dine list! Enjoy dinner with sick views.
2:30PM
Grand Casino
Most famous casino in Monaco. If you want to gamble, go next door so you can bypass the entry fee.
5:00PM
Return to hotel to relax
10:30AM
Train
Take either the train or a taxi to Cannes. The train is approx 40 min and taxi approx 30.
11:30AM
Art Galleries
Visit some of the art galleries. The JP Art Galerie is really cool.
12:30PM
Annex Beach Club
Great spot for lunch on the beach! Hang out on the beach after.
3:30PM
Shopping
Walk along the beach to check out all the cute French boutiques and the designer shops! They also have favorites like Zara!
5:00PM
Head back to hotel to relax
Nice
Monaco/Monte Carlo
Cannes/Antibes
Nice
Bocca Nissa
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Beautiful rooftop restaurant and bar that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Make a reservation in advance because they book up. Turns into a club late-night.
$$ - $$$
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SEEN by Oliver
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Rooftop bar and restaurant with amazing food and drinks. Can go here for pre dinner drinks or dinner
$$ - $$$
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Garden Cafe
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AMAZING brunch all day with a lot of combo options to get a good bang for your buck! French toast and egg sandwich on croissant are so yum! Definitely worth the line (no reservations)
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Le Plongeoir
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GF
The most incredible restaurant that is literally in the ocean. Sickest views and really good food too. Go early for drinks and make a reservation in advance!
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Ruhl Plage Beach Club
V
Such a phenomenal lunch option! Everything is delicious and it's right on the water. Can get a beach chair and lay out as well
$$ - $$$
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Mamma Mia
Great Italian that's outside and very lively. No reservations but the line moves fast. Big portions so good to share or to go with a group
$$ - $$$
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Choopy's
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DF
Adorable brunch and cupcakes spot. Get their brunch special it's SO much food and all amazing. And everything's gluten free!
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Creperie Suzette
V
Locations in the South of France and Paris. Great crepes, we recommend the banana nutella crepes!
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Di Piu
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VE
A part of restaurant group with Mamma Mia. Great dinner option that is a bit fancier. Delicious caesar salad, pizza, and truffle pasta
$$ - $$$
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Gina
V
GF
Amazingitalian dinner in the center of the city! Get the burrata with truffle, milanese and grilled veggies.
$$ - $$$
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Hobo Coffee
V
Cute coffee shop with great vibes. They have Hobo Coffee (has food) and Hobo Juicy (2 locations)
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La Terrasse
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GF
On the rooftop of the Le Meridien Hotel. Great views and a perfect spot for drinks at sunset. Can eat here too.
$$ - $$$
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Restaurant Papa
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GF
Highlights include the tuna tartare, caesar salad, truffle eggs, and the truffle rigatoni. Order all your food at once because the kitchen closes early. End your meal with the insane profiteroles. SICK
$$ - $$$
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Vingt4
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GF
Literally SO good. You have to get the truffle brie! Order the champagne that goes with it and you take a bite of the cheese and then the champagne and your mouth explodes w flavor.
$$ - $$$
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Monaco/Monte Carlo
Cafe de Paris
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GF
Famous cafe. Good spot for lunch or to grab coffee. Right next to the casino
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Nikki Beach
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VE
Beach club with amazing restaurant on the rooftop of the Fairmont hotel. You can also rent a day bed and layout. Good location with a 5 minute walk to the casino
$$ - $$$
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Cannes/Antibes
Annex Beach Club
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GF
Amazing beach club in Cannes. It is expensive but worth it for the experience.
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Baoli
V
GF
Amazing sushi on the Riviera! Get the white fish marinated with truffles. Also have Cloud9 rooftop and a club
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Parthenopi
V
GF
Delicious mediterranean food. Call +33 4 93 33 76 27 to make a reservation
$$ - $$$
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La Môme Plage
V
GF
Great option for seafood on the water. Must get the linguini with caviar! Only open for lunch
$$ - $$$
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Rado Beach Club
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Restaurant, lounge and beach club. They also have a dinner restaurant. They have different menus for lunch, dinner, and drinks so make sure to look before booking
$$ - $$$
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Nice
Monaco/Monte Carlo
Cannes/Antibes
Beach Clubs
Nice
Flower Market (Marche a Fleurs)
So pretty and cute. Buy a baguette, cheese, jams, and fruits here and then do a picnic on the beach - fun and cute.
Hike in St Jean Cap Feret!
Take an Uber 20 minutes to the amazing hiking spot. It covers about 2 miles of the coast and has all these private pools to swim in along the way. You can also grab a towel and hang by the beach (it's free!). There is a little cafe serving snacks and drinks if you need a pick-me-up!
Opera Plage or Castle Plage Beach
You can really go to any beach but pay for a chaise because then you can buy food and drinks.
Place Massena
Pretty square good to walk around and browse shops.
Castle Hill -Colline du Château
See the sickest views and the ruins of the former Chateau de Nice.
Monaco/Monte Carlo
Prince's Palace
They do a Changing of the Guards at 11:55 daily but it is kind of uneventful. Pretty views!
Rock of Monaco
This is an area to walk around in the old town and near the castle.
Grand Casino Monte Carlo
Famous casino in Monaco. Check it out but if you want to gamble go next door to avoid a cover charge.
Cannes/Antibes
Shopping
Cute boutiques plus bigger stores like Zara.
Beach Clubs
Bocca Mar - Nice
Great beach club and restaurant on the water! Book your chair in advance.
Beau Plage - Nice
Only €35 for a towel and chair and an extra €5 for an umbrella that fits two. Great beach club option!!!
Castel Plage - Nice
Great option on the beach. You can book in advance for guaranteed seating!
Nikki Beach - Monaco
Beach club with amazing restaurant on the rooftop of the Fairmont hotel. You can also rent a day bed and layout. Good location with a 5 minute walk to the casino. On the expensive side!
Rado Beach Club - Cannes
Get chairs by the beach and have a delicious lunch right on the ocean.
Nice
Cannes
Nice
Airbnb
Good affordable option in close proximity to everything. Has a nice view too!
Hotel du Centre
Great prices and about a 10 minute walk to the beach. This is a good budget option. Standard double approx $102 pp, per night
Hotel Le Grimaldi
King room for 2 people, Approx $115 pp, per night
Hotel Le Royal
Great option in Nice right on the beach. Doubles approx $95 pp, per night.
Le Saint-Paul Hotel
Doubles approx $62 per night, pp
Villa Hostels
Double room ensuite, approx $54 pp, per night
Cannes
Montefiore Residence Cannes
Apartment style. Different options to choose from depending on occupancy. Very well priced off season. A great find!
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