🇫🇷 Nice, South of France | 3-Day Ultimate Guide

Your lazy-but-perfect South France itinerary is here! ✨ 🗺️ Itinerary 📍 Day 1: Arrival in Nice 🛫 Stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, soak in the turquoise waters of Baie des Anges, then hike (or take the elevator!) up Castle Hill for sunset city views. 🌇 📍 Day 2: Nice → Monaco → Èze → Cannes 🚍 Morning in Monaco: Watch the Prince’s Palace guard change (11:55 AM sharp!). Visit the Monaco Cathedral and yacht-filled Port Hercules. 🌿 Afternoon in Èze: Walk the Nietzsche Path for epic Med views. 🎬 Evening in Cannes: Snap pics at the Film Festival’s red carpet and explore the old port. (Alternative: Menton’s lemon-scented streets!) 📍 Day 3: Nice → Verdon Gorge → Saint-Croix Lake → Moustiers-Sainte-Marie → Valensole Lavender Fields 🚙 Road trip highlights: Kayak in Verdon’s emerald waters. Paddle on Saint-Croix Lake (Tiffany-blue!). Shop for handmade ceramics in Moustiers. June-July only: Get lost in Valensole’s purple seas 💜. ⚡ Pro Tips (Avoid Disasters!) Monaco Palace: Check opening/guard times! Èze: Wear comfy shoes—steep paths! Cannes Film Fest: Hotels 3x pricier—book early! Driving to Verdon? Check car + GPS! Lavender blooms vary—confirm before going! 🎁 Hidden Gems (Local Secrets!) ✅ Nice Old Town: Hole-in-the-wall eateries = 🤤. ✅ Èze’s hilltop restaurant: Dine with sea views! ✅ Cannes’ backstreet boutiques: Fashion steals! 🌟 Must-Do Experiences 🌊 Azure Coast: Beach-hop in Nice/Cannes. 🛍️ Luxury shopping: Cannes/Monaco = designer heaven. 🍷 Foodie bliss: Seafood platters + macarons! ⭕️ Essentials ☀️ Weather: Brutal sun—SPF 50+ is a must! 🏨 Stay: Nice Old Town or Cannes downtown. 🚆 Transport: Trains/buses for Day 2; rent a car for Day 3! 🍽️ Eat Like a Local 🦞 Nice: Seafood feasts! 🍰 Cannes: Pastel macarons. 🍲 Monaco: Slow-cooked daube (beef stew). #FrenchRiviera #Nice #Cannes #Monaco #EuropeTravel #LavenderFields