Finding yourself on the French Riviera and feeling like a rare lucky person is the dream of many fans of a comfortable beach holiday. But this region is famous not only by the sea, the Cannes Festival and Formula 1 races, and therefore the variety of options where to go from Nice for one day or even a couple of hours attracts active travelers here to rest. Even by European standards, everything is close by on the Cote d'Azur, which means that the vacation can be saturated with interesting walks, trips and excursions.
Choosing a direction
The abundance of interesting places and attractions in the area makes Nice one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean:
- The village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence appeared on the map in the 6th century and at different times became a haven for Marc Chagall, Matisse and Leger. There are many art galleries and salons here today where you can buy cute works of local painters.
- Every April the world is shown the program of the Monaco Music Festival, which takes place in the second half of the summer. World stars usually become its participants, and therefore it is worth booking tickets for concerts in advance.
- In Vallauris in the middle of the last century, Picasso lived and worked, and today this town, where you can go from Nice on your own, is considered a center for the production of high-quality ceramics.
- Rare wines are chosen by gourmets in Lerain Abbey. It is located on the island of Saint-Honoré near the Cannes coast, and its inhabitants have been engaged in winemaking for several centuries.
Kingdom of Eze
The village of Eze, clinging to the rocks like a swallow's nest between Nice and Monaco, seems to have descended from the pages of an old tale. Low doors of houses and small windows make guests feel like giants in the land of Lilliputians, and a couple of perfume factories help to solve the issue of choosing original gifts for relatives and friends. Excellent options for romantic dinners with views of the sunset over the bay are offered by the restaurant on the terrace of the medieval castle.
The most convenient way to get to Eze is from Nice on the TER train. From the Gare SNCF Eze station to the village itself, the N83 bus runs, the schedule of which is convenient to find on the website - www.lignesdazur.com.
Pine cones train
Traveling around the Côte d'Azur in an open-top car like a movie star or choosing a small diesel train with the romantic name Pine Cone Train as a vehicle? Everyone chooses their own vacation scenario, but for those who like to slowly contemplate the pictures flashing outside the window of the carriage, we recommend:
- The train departs four times a day from the platform of Nice's old railway station, Gare des chemins de fer de Provence.
- The ticket gives the right to get off at any stop along the route and board the next train, but only in the same direction and during the day.
- The ticket is bought only on the day of departure, and its cost depends on the destination. Details on the website - www.trainprovence.com.
