5-Day French Riviera Itinerary | First-Time Visitor’s Perfect Côte d’Azur Trip

Plan the perfect French Riviera itinerary with Nice as your base! 🇫🇷
In this video, we share a realistic 5-day travel plan for the Côte d’Azur, including the best things to do in Nice and easy day trips to Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Menton, and more.
Whether you’re visiting for a few days or a full week, this guide helps you decide where to go, what to see, and how to get around — plus plenty of beaches, scenic walks, food spots, and hidden gems along the way.
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📍 What you’ll find in this video
How to structure a multi-day trip based in Nice
Best neighborhoods and must-sees in Nice
Easy day trips by train, bus, and tram
Villefranche-sur-Mer & Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat highlights
Menton & nearby gems
Beach recommendations & coastal walks
Practical transport & ticket tips

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⏱️⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️⏱️
00:00 Intro
02:07 Day 1 – NICE
04:27 Day 2 – MONACO & ÈZE
07:01 Day 3 – ANTIBES & CANNES
10:17 Day 4 – MENTON & SURROUNDINGS
12:11 Day 5 – VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER & SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT

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