🇫🇷 Europe Weekend Trip #26: French Riviera & Monaco 🇲🇨

🚆 Transport: 3-Day "South Azur Pass" (€35 + €2 card fee) – Covers trains/buses in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Menton, Monaco. From Nice Airport: Take tram T2 to city center (buy tickets at machines). Monaco Bus #600 works with the pass (only the driver’s card reader is valid!). 🌅 Day 1: Left Side 👉 Cannes + Antibes 🎬 Cannes (30-min train from Nice): Marilyn Monroe Wall – Right outside the station! Palais des Festivals – Red carpet vibes + handprints of stars. La Croisette – Luxury hotels, shopping, soft sandy beaches. Ladurée – Must-try jasmine-green-tea macarons! 🍵 🏖️ Antibes (10-min train from Cannes): Picasso Museum – En route: yachts, Old Town, ferris wheel. Old Port – Romantic sailboat views. Sea Sculpture – Quirky photo op! 🚂 Back to Nice (10-min train). 🌞 Day 2: Right Side 👉 Menton + Monaco + Èze 🍋 Menton (30-min train from Nice): Menton Viewpoint – Coastal panorama. Yellow Staircase – Insta-famous! Saint-Michel Basilica – Baroque beauty. Old Town – Pastel alleyways. 🎰 Monaco (Bus #600, 30 min from Menton): ⚠️ No EU roaming here! Use offline maps. Tourist Center – Free "passport" stamp! Monte Carlo Casino – James Bond glam. F1 Track – Drive the iconic route (virtually!). Oceanographic Museum – Stunning aquarium. 🌵 Èze (Bus #602, 30 min from Monaco): Exotic Garden – €8 (students €4), epic cliffside views. Medieval Village – Cobblestone charm + unique souvenirs. 🚌 Back to Nice (Bus #602/82, 30 min). 😎 Day 3: Nice (Sun & Sea!) (To be continued...) ✨ Why This Works: No rush! Each spot is small (2 hrs max). Scenic buses/trains – Coastal views = free entertainment! Not "tourist-trappy" – Balanced mix of glam + local vibes. #FrenchRiviera #Nice #Cannes #Antibes #Menton #Monaco #Eze #WeekendGetaway