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Day 1: Arrive in Nice, Explore Nice<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most flights arrive into Nice in the late morning or early afternoon depending on where you are traveling from. Check into your hotel and then spend the rest of the day discovering the streets of Nice.<\/p>\n

Tour along the Promenade des Anglais, a paved walkway along the coastline of Nice. Climb the Castle Hill to see the entire view of Nice. Go to Old Nice (Vieux Nice), a picturesque part of town with narrow streets, many caf\u00e9s and restaurant, and colorful buildings.<\/p>\n

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Day 2: Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the second day, explore the many scenic towns in the Cote d\u2019Azur.<\/p>\n

Villefranche-sur-Mer is located on the coast just east of Nice. You can get in this town by hiring a taxi, which is the easiest way. Spend half your day exploring the calm and colorful streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer. There are few great restaurants you can find along the water\u2019s edge, a good place for your lunch.<\/p>\n

After lunch, grab another taxi and go to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on Cap Ferrat. This Villa is a mansion that was constructed in 1905 by a rich baroness. The house is just stunning and most tourists visit here to see its beautiful gardens.<\/p>\n

A few minutes away from Villa Ephrussi is the Saint Jean Cap Ferrat where you can rest in the small beach and harbor. To appreciate the beauty of the town, walk along the Promenade Maurice Rouvier to Beaulieu-sur-Mer. From this place, you can grab a taxi going back to Nice.<\/p>\n

End your day with dinner and drinks in Nice.<\/p>\n

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Day 3: Monaco<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spend your third day in the French Riviera by exploring Monaco. But, if you have enough time to relax on the beach in Nice, it\u2019s better before going to Monaco.<\/p>\n

After your sumptuous meal, take a 20-minute train ride from Nice to Monaco.<\/p>\n

In Monaco, tour along the harbor, as this is the place to go yacht watching. Other amazing ways to enjoy Monaco are gambling at the Monte Carlo Casino, walk through the Japanese Gardens and see Prince Rainier III\u2019s private collection of cars. After that, grab a drink at Caf\u00e9 de Paris Monte Carlo.<\/p>\n

After dinner in Monte Carlo, catch the train going back to Nice.<\/p>\n

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Day 4: Antibes and Cannes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your journey continues along the coast of Cote d\u2019Azur. Catch the train from Nice to Antibes, which will take you about 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

In Antibes, you\u2019ll see the largest yachting harbor in Europe \u2013 the Port Vauban. It is larger than the harbor in Monaco.<\/p>\n

Walk along the coastline of Antibes and visit their interesting museums such as Picasso and Absinthe Museum. From Antibes, ride a train going to Cannes, it\u2019s just 7 minutes away from Antibes. Cannes is known for its luxury hotels and its annual Cannes Film Festival. Spend your day on the beach, sip a drink in Ritz-Carlton Hotel, or experience the Italian cuisine at one of the several restaurants on docks perched over the ocean.<\/p>\n

The annual Cannes Film Festival runs for ten days in mid-May.<\/p>\n

Catch the train going back to Nice.<\/p>\n

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Day 5: Drive the French Riviera to Marseille<\/strong><\/p>\n

For your fifth and final day, rent a car and drive some of the most picture-perfect roads in France. Between Monaco and Nice, there are three cornices, winding roads along the mountainous coastline. They are easy to drive and will give a tourist a different view of the Cote d\u2019Azur than from the shoreline.<\/p>\n

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