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My friend and I finally took this long-overdue trip out of the group chat, and the French Riviera was the perfect destination for our first girls’ getaway. Girl Takes Mundo’s Riviera Day Trips walks you through five cities we visited on day trips from Nice:
With easy access to each city, whether by walking, public transportation, or car shares, it’s a trip any duo of friends can enjoy. I’ll share what to see, do, and eat in each stop, plus tips that helped us make the most of every moment.
Girl Takes Mundo’s Riviera Day Trips Table of Contents
Plan Your South Of France Visit
Use this Girl Takes Mundo’s Riviera Day Trips overview to help you easily book your visits near Nice without having to do the timeless searches yourself.
 Flight |  Stay |  Do |  Drive |
| Skyscanner | Agoda | GetYourGuide | Rentalcars.com |
| Where To Stay In Nice | Appart Hôtel – Residhome Nice | Perfect For All |
| Where To Stay In Eze | Château Eza | Perfect For Girls Trip & Couples |
| Best Day Tour | French Riviera Full Day Trip | Perfect For All |
| Top Eze Activity | Eze Mini Perfume Workshop | Perfect For All |
| Top Nice Activity | Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption evening night show | Perfect For Girls Trip & Couples |
| Must Try In Monaco | Café de Paris Monte-Carlo | Perfect For All |
Easy Tips For Day Travel
| TRANSPORTATION – Trains connect Nice to Monaco, Antibes, and other coastal towns – Walking paths offer stunning coastal views – Free lifts help navigate Nice’s elevated areas |
| BOOKING ADVICE – Reserve dinner spots like Jacques En Terrasse in advance – Buy activities in advance to skip lines like a perfume workshop or the Basilique Notre-Dame de l’Assomption evening night show – Château Eze gardens tickets should be purchased ahead |
| What To Wear – Comfortable walking shoes for cobblestones – Swimwear for beach clubs like Bocca Mar or cliff side dips – Light layers for evening coastal breezes |
Monaco: Luxury And Grand Prix Glamour
My mind was completely blown in Monaco . One moment you’re in Nice, and 30 minutes later you’re surrounded by luxury cars, grand casinos, and views straight out of a movie. This tiny country knows how to make you feel both inspired and slightly poor at the same time.
Getting There:
- Direct train from Nice-Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlo
- Frequent departures, scenic route
- Book through Omni for just a few euros
- Bus is cheapest but takes longer
Pro Data Tip: Check your mobile operator’s roaming pack—EU roaming doesn’t work in Monaco for several operators. I bought an eSIM to play it safe and it worked perfectly.
Must-Do in Monaco:
- La Note Bleue (Restaurant)
- La Môme Monte-Carlo (Healthy cuisine options)
- Monaco Grand Prix (F1 Sport)
- Café de Paris Monte-Carlo (Terrace with lush overview)
- Larvotto Beach (Beach club)
- Avenue Mareterra (The crystal-filled street)
- Casino de Monte Carlo (Entertainment)
Eze: Medieval Village Magic
You don’t need a full day for Eze, but those 3-4 hours will be incredibly memorable. This medieval village perched on a cliff offers stunning views and that famous perfume experience.
What to Know:
- Wear comfortable shoes—cobblestones and hills everywhere
- Buy Château Eze gardens tickets in advance
- Combine with the Fragonard perfume workshop
- Perfect for lunch before heading to Monaco
Stay:
Château Eza For those special splurge moments, this luxury hotel offers an unforgettable terrace restaurant experience that is absolute perfection for celebrating with the girls.
Antibes: Sandy Beaches And Wealth
As my friend perfectly described it: “Only sandy beach and wealthy people live here.” Antibes offers the French Riviera’s best sandy beach experience, plus a charming market town perfect for exploring.
Villefranche-Sur-Mer: Port Village Perfection
This really cute port village offers everything I love about the French Riviera—waterfront terrace restaurants, gorgeous stair cliff footpaths, and beaches with fewer pebbles than Nice. The coastal walk to Villefranche-Sur-Mer is absolutely magical and I’d highly recommend it.
St Paul De Vence: Local Favorite (Car Needed)
While not easily accessible without a car, the village of St Paul de Vence comes highly recommended by locals for its authentic Provençal charm and medieval roots.
More French Riviera Guides & Tips
Looking for even more ways to explore the French Riviera? Here are some Girl Takes Mundo’s Riviera Day Trips related articles and resources to help you plan your trip, discover local hotspots, and fill your itinerary with unforgettable experiences:
- Ultimate Cote D’Azur destination guide
- French Riviera foodie adventures article
- 5 fun South of France activities to fill your itinerary
- Useful Girl Takes Mundo French Riviera tourist Google map
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