Nice Day Trips

This independent principality is famed for its royal governance, spotless streets, and tax haven status. Tour the Prince’s Palace, peruse high-end shops, and linger within the esteemed Monte Carlo quarter, centered on the opulent Monte Carlo Casino.

Stroll through the cobblestone pathways of this medieval, hilltop village; visit the tropical garden and the church of Notre Dame or simply soak up the atmosphere at a sidewalk café.

With the largest yacht marina on the Côte d'Azur, Antibes is the lovely seaside home to upscale shopping, a Picasso Museum (closed for renovations until early 2008 ), and the Hotel du Cap, temporary abode of some of the Cannes Film Festival’s most famous followers.

Like Monaco, Cannes is an upscale port town. Stroll La Croisette, the waterfront pathway, shop dozens of designer stores, and take a photo in front of the Festival Palace (site of the Cannes Film Festival).

Winding cobblestone streets curl around 16th-century houses encircled by 400-year-old stone ramparts in this rocky, hilltop town, long an artists’ haven. The panoramas of the surrounding hills and vineyards are spectacular.

Head to San Remo for a quick taste of the Liguria region of Italy, also known as the Italian Riviera. This cosmopolitan beach resort boasts an upscale, century-old casino, a charming medieval old town (La Pigna), flower gardens, and sun-kissed beaches.