🇫🇷 First Time in Nice? Try This 3-Day French Riviera Itinerary!

If you’re visiting the South of France for the first time and want a perfect mix of coastal charm, medieval villages, and glamorous hotspots, this 3-day guide is for you! 🌞 3-Day Itinerary 📍 Day 1: Explore Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice) – Wander colorful streets & try socca (chickpea pancake) Promenade des Anglais – Stroll the iconic seafront boulevard Castle Hill (Colline du Château) – Panoramic views of Angel Bay Sunset at Plage des Ponchettes – Watch the sky turn pink over pebble beaches 🌅 📍 Day 2: West Coast Adventure Antibes – Coastal walk with snow-capped Alps + turquoise sea views (must-do!) Cagnes-sur-Mer – Medieval stone village with artist vibes 🏰 📍 Day 3: East Coast Gems Menton – Lemon-colored Italian-style town 🍋 Monaco – Glitzy principality (casino + palace!) Èze – Cliffside village + exotic botanical garden 🌵 ✨ Customize Your Trip ✔ Option 1: Swap Monaco for Villefranche-sur-Mer (closer to Nice) ✔ Option 2: Replace Cagnes with Cannes or Saint-Paul-de-Vence (art lovers’ pick) 🚆 Travel Tips ✅ Transport: Get the 3-Day South Azur Pass (€37) – covers trams, trains & buses! ✅ Stay: Hotel Nice 66 (near train station, free bottled water + balcony views!) ✅ Food: Must-try pistachio croissant at Bakery By Michel Fiori 🥐 ⚠ Monaco Note: Check if your SIM card works (non-EU but Schengen-accessible). Final Thoughts: The French Riviera is pure magic—I’d go back in a heartbeat! 💙 #FrenchRiviera #NiceFrance #TravelGuide #Antibes #Monaco #Eze #Menton #EuropeTravel #HiddenGems 🌍✨