Nice, the capital of the Côte d'Azur. One of the most beautiful and sought-after places on the south coast of France. And Monaco, home of the rich and beautiful. Culinary delights, great views. We show you this in our video: Nice and Monaco in 5 minutes.
Your tour begins on the Promenade des Anglais, which stretches along the coast in Nice. There you can watch the azure sea and the people strolling while enjoying an Aperol. Very close by you will find colorful flowers on the Cours Saleya. Here you can buy various bouquets, as well as dried lavender in a bag. And the many marchés, or markets, offer products from the region.
Visit the Notre Dame of Nice, treat yourself to a tasty snack on Rue Bonaparte. And then continue to the Collins du Château park. Once you get to the top you can admire the waterfalls and enjoy a fantastic panoramic view.
The next day there is the next highlight on the program: Monaco. You can take the train regularly from Nice Central Station. The journey takes about half an hour. When you arrive in Monaco you will be overwhelmed. So much luxury - in a very small space. Monaco is just two square kilometers in size, making it the second smallest country in the world.
Every day at 5 to 12 the changing of the guard takes place on the palace square. Well worth seeing! The Prince's Palace of Monaco has been the official residence of the Grimaldi family since 1297, who have ruled Monaco ever since. The cathedral contains the tombs of the royal family, including the famous Princess Grace Kelly. The Monte Carlo Casino is the landmark of Monaco. In the morning the gaming rooms are also open to the public, in the afternoon only the sugar comes in.
The next day you can pick up a rental car in Nice to explore the Côte d'Azur on your own. Cannes, for example, is known as a film city, but for high society with its luxury yachts. You can watch and photograph them from the promenade. Saint-Tropez was originally a quiet fishing village, but today it is a popular destination for artists and tourists. Historical charm and modern luxury in one place - you have to try the Tarte Tropezienne.
- Travel period: 7 days
- Best time to travel: May to October
- Main dish: 20 €