French Riviera, France - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

The French Riviera is a stunning coastal region in southern France, famous for its luxurious resorts, sun-drenched beaches, and breathtaking landscapes. Visit for an experience of glamour, culture, gastronomy, and natural beauty.

Top things to do in French Riviera

Things to do in French Riviera include Promenade des Anglais, Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco-Ville. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for French Riviera

Here is what 3 days in French Riviera look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Eze VillageTown · Èze
    7.3 km
  2. 2
    Colline du ChâteauCastle ruins
    2.5 km (🚶 39 min / 🚌 16 min)
  3. 3
    Musée MatisseArt museum · Nice
    400 m
  4. 4
    Thermes de CimiezArchaeological site
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Day 2

Stops
4
Walking
55 min
  1. 1
    Prince's Palace of MonacoPalace · Monaco-Ville
    600 m (🚶 15 min)
  2. 2
    Jardin Exotique de MonacoBotanical garden · Monaco
    850 m (🚶 20 min)
  3. 3
    Monaco-VilleMonaco
    900 m (🚶 20 min)
  4. 4
    Monte Carlo CasinoMonte Carlo
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
Walking
58 min
  1. 1
    Promenade des AnglaisPromenade
    2.4 km (🚶 36 min / 🚌 14 min)
  2. 2
    Russian Orthodox CathedralChurch · Nice
    1.4 km (🚶 22 min)
  3. 3
    Place MassénaSquare
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in French Riviera?

Promenade des Anglais, Monte Carlo Casino, Monaco-Ville, Colline du Château, Musée Matisse, Eze Village and 9 more. Monte Carlo Casino: An icon of luxury and glamour, with impressive architecture and opulent gaming rooms.

What can you do in 3 days in French Riviera?

Day 1: Eze Village, Colline du Château, Musée Matisse, Thermes de Cimiez. Day 2: Prince's Palace of Monaco, Jardin Exotique de Monaco, Monaco-Ville, Monte Carlo Casino. Day 3: Promenade des Anglais, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Place Masséna.

Which areas should you explore in French Riviera?

The itinerary for French Riviera runs through Èze, Nice, Monaco-Ville, Monaco and Monte Carlo.

Which museums are worth visiting in French Riviera?

Museums worth visiting in French Riviera: Musée Matisse (Nice), Musée Marc Chagall (Nice) and Musée Picasso (Château Grimaldi) (Antibes).

What parks and gardens are there in French Riviera?

Parks and gardens in French Riviera: Jardin Exotique d'Eze and Jardin Exotique de Monaco (Monaco).

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