Nice, Cannes, Èze and Monte Carlo. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Promenade des Anglais is a promenade along the Mediterranean coast of Nice, France. It extends from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport on the west to the Quai des États-Unis on the east, for a distance of approximately 7 kilometres. It forms part of Route nationale 98, which runs between Toulon and Menton.
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Nice Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in the city of Nice in southern France. The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Nice. The construction of the main part of the current cathedral's body started in 1650 and finished in 1685. Further construction continued after its consecration in…
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The Prince's Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Built in 1191 as a Genoese fortress, during its long and often dramatic history it has been bombarded and besieged by many foreign powers. Since the end of the 13th century, it has been the stronghold and…
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The Monte Carlo Casino, officially named Casino de Monte-Carlo, is a gambling and entertainment complex located in Monaco. It includes a casino, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, and the office of Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo. The Casino de Monte-Carlo is owned and operated by the Société des Bains de Mer, a…
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The Oceanographic Museum, is a museum of marine sciences in Monaco City, Monaco. This building is part of the Institut océanographique, which is committed to sharing its knowledge of the oceans.
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Èze is a seaside commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera, 8.5 km to the northeast of Nice and 4.5 km to the west of Monaco. As of 2023, Èze had 2,144 inhabitants known as Ezasques in French.
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The Promenade de la Croisette, or Boulevard de la Croisette, is a prominent road in Cannes, France. It stretches along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea and is about 2 km long. The Croisette is known for the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, where the Cannes Film Festival is held. Many…
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €45 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €68 |
| Private room with bathroom | €85 |
| Standard hotel | €130 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €28 | €55 |
| Local transport | €8 | €12 |
| If you cook yourself | €15 | |
| Total per day | €121 | €197 |
| Oceanographic Museum | €21 |
|---|---|
| Prince's Palace (open 30 Mar–15 Oct) | €13 |
| Èze Exotic Garden | €8 |
| Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild | €18 |
💶 2 days in French Riviera & Monaco: ≈ €302 on a budget or ≈ €454 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚆 TER train Nice–Monaco (~€4.50, 25 min) and Nice–Cannes (~€7.50). Lignes d'Azur bus €1.70.
The most pleasant months are June, July, September. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
A walled hilltop village of artists
🚆 ≈ 50 min by bus · ≈ €4–€20 returnOn a budget, about €121 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €197. For 2 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €302 to €454, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are June, July, September.
We recommend 2 days to see the essentials without rushing, plus one more if you want to add Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
The must-sees: Promenade des Anglais and Nice's Old Town; Monaco: the Prince's Palace and Monte Carlo Casino; Oceanographic Museum of Monaco; The medieval village of Èze; Cannes: La Croisette.
Near Nice-Ville station or along tram line T2. A private room with bathroom costs around €85 per night and a hostel bed €45.
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