French Riviera, France - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

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

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Day 1

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Oceanographic Museum of MonacoMuseum · Monaco
    1 km (🚶 18 min)
  2. 2
    Monte Carlo CasinoMonte Carlo
    7.3 km
  3. 3
    Menton Old TownCity · Menton
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Grasse Old TownTown · Grasse
    14 km
  2. 2
    Palais des Festivals et des CongrèsCinema · Cannes
    9.2 km
  3. 3
    Musée Picasso (Château Grimaldi)Art museum · Antibes
    1.1 km (🚶 26 min)
  4. 4
    Fort Carré (Antibes)Stadium
    12 km
  5. 5
    Saint-Paul-de-VenceTown · Saint-Paul-de-Vence
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Day 3

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Prince's Palace of MonacoPalace · Monaco-Ville
    600 m (🚶 15 min)
  2. 2
    Jardin Exotique de MonacoBotanical garden · Monaco
    4.4 km
  3. 3
    Eze VillageTown · Èze
    7.9 km
  4. 4
    Place MassénaSquare
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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: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino, Menton Old Town. Day 2: Grasse Old Town, Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Musée Picasso (Château Grimaldi), Fort Carré (Antibes). Day 3: Prince's Palace of Monaco, Jardin Exotique de Monaco, Eze Village, Place Masséna.

Which areas should you explore in French Riviera?

The itinerary for French Riviera runs through Monaco, Monte Carlo, Menton, Grasse, Cannes and Antibes.

Which museums are worth visiting in French Riviera?

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

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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