π«π· South of France Travel Guide | Nice & Beyond
π Trip Overview When: Early May 2025 Transport: Buses & TER trains Stay: Budget-friendly Airbnb (10min walk to beach) Cost: ~β¬600/person π Nice Highlights π Sunrise: Carras Beach / Promenade des Anglais π Sunset: Castle Hill (360Β° views of Baie des Anges) π Must-do: Laze on blue chairs along Promenade des Anglais β ultimate soul-recharging spot! π₯Ύ Antibes Coastal Hike Routes: Big loop (red) or small loop (blue) β rocky paths, wear proper shoes! (or suffer in Crocs like me π) Local tip: Follow red arrows from train station β 4hr scenic walk β bus back to town π Menton & π¬ Cannes Menton: Wander pastel alleys + try seafood pasta & limoncello Cannes: Walk the Film Festival red carpet + hunt for director handprints Visit flower/fruit markets (πΈ Insta-worthy!) π‘ Pro Tips π« Transport Pass: South Azur Pass (β¬35/3 days, β¬50/7 days) β buy at Grand Arenas station (free L2 tram from airport) βοΈ Essentials: High-SPF sunscreen + sunglasses π± Monaco Alert: EU data doesnβt work β buy a local SIM! #FrenchRiviera #NiceFrance #HiddenGems #SoloTravel