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The South of France in 6 Days! Steal my itinerary

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The South of France is made up of several charming towns! We decided to base ourselves in Antibes for the first half of our trip and then in Nice the second half, but you can't go wrong picking just one place as your home base for the week!
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Day 1 - Nice

Check into Hotel, hit the beach, have a great meal.

 
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The perfect place to base yourself! Such a cute and cozy hotel!! This hotel was in a great location with the beach, restaurants and trains all walking distance! The staff are super friendly and informative. They gave us great recommendations and even...
Hôtel de France, un hôtel AMMI
 
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Have lunch and reserve beach chairs at blue beach! Just a short walk from the hotel.
Blue Beach
 
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Spend the afternoon exploring Old Nice
Old Town of Nice - French Riviera
 
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Make reservations and the ICONIC pinterest restaurant, Le Plongeoir! It was the most unique and breath taking dining experience
Le Plongeoir

Day 2 - Antibes

Take a quick train ride to Antibes for the day!

 
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Browse around the Provencal Market! They have so many great spices and lavendar products. Note the market is closed on mondays
Marché provençal
 
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Book beach chairs at this pinterest-y pink umbrella beach! You can also have lunch at their restaurant Baba!
Cap d'antibes Beach Hotel | 5 star hotel - French Rivieira
 
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Picasso spent a lot of time in Antibes! Check out the museum
Picasso Museum (Musée Picasso), Antibes | Book Tickets & Tours Online
 
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If you're looking for a free and beautfiul beach check out Billionares Bay!
Plage de la Baie des Milliardaires (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...
 
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If you decide to stay for dinner, check out Michellan Star rated Chez Jules!
Bistro Chez Jules

Day 3 - Vist Cannes and take a Catamaran Trip!

Take the train to Cannes and book a catamaran tour to get out on the gorgeous water!

 
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This catamaran ride was worth every penny! We got a delicious lunch, unlimited prosecco and got to swim in the beautiful blue water! Since we did the half day, it dropped us off at Isle de Marguerite. You can chose to explore there or take the short ...
Catamaran from Cannes
 
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Go shopping on the famous Rue d'Antibes!
Map of destinations in Rue d'Antibes
 
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Head back to Nice for a delish rooftop dinner at Bocca Nissa in the Old Town
Bocca Nissa

Day 4 - Morning in Menton, Afternoon in Monaco

Split the day to see both of the amazing places! Start your day in Menton and then take the train into Monaco. 

 
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Beautiful free beach in Menton
Plage des Sablettes (Menton)
 
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Wander the narrow, colorful streets on Menton's old town
Walk in the old town of Menton
 
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Visit the Monte Carlo Casino, you can walk into the lobby!
Casino Monte Carlo - Monte Carlo SBM
 
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Grab a drink and people watch! We loved watching all the cars pull up to the casino
Café de Paris Monte-Carlo
 
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Wander around the outside of the princes palace
Prince's Palace of Monaco

Day 5 - Visit a vineyard / St. Paul de Vence Medival Town

Get out of the city and experience the countryside!

 
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This was the perfect tour! They picked us up right from our hotel and took us to the charming medival village St. Paul de Vence. We spent some free time there and then headed to a vineyard in the hills to try some delicious french wines!
Nice: Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour
 
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Back in Nice, head here for dinner! Try to request outdoor seating in their gorgeous garden.
LA LANGOUSTE, Nice - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews & Reservations

Day 6 - Morning in Villefranche Sur Mer, Afternoon in Eze

Split your day and vist both! Half a day is enough time to see the highlights

 
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Free beach in Villefranche!
Plage des Marinieres - Riviera Beach
 
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Make your own perfume in Eze!
Fragonard Eze: Perfume Making Class and Factory Tour
 
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Visit the beautfiul exotic garden in eze!
Skip the Line: Jardin Exotique d'Eze Admission Ticket 2025 - Nice
 
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If you're feeling wild book this bar crawl through the old town of Nice!
Riviera & Tours Bar Crawl