French Riviera (Cote d’Azur) Travel Guide
The glittering Mediterranean coastline stretching from Menton on the Italian border past Monaco, Nice, Antibes, and Cannes. Dense coastal TER trains make exploring simple and cheap without a rental car.
At A Glance
Realistic Daily Budgets (2026 Verified)
Itemized costs per person per day based on structured database benchmarks.
Dorm bed, bakeries/street eats, transit day pass, free sights.
Private room, sit-down lunch specials, museum admissions.
Boutique hotel, dinner with wine, fast-track sights.
🏛️ Top Sights & Verified Admission
Official 2026 entry prices, mandatory booking rules, and verified concession eligibility.
Sentier du Littoral (Cap Ferrat Coastal Walk)
€0.00🛏️ Where to Stay
Base in Nice for the best selection of hostels and budget hotels, or Antibes for sandy beaches.
🚇 Getting Around
TER trains run every 15 to 30 minutes right along the water edge. Single trips between towns cost €2.50 to €6.00.
🥖 Eating for Less
Eat socca in Nice, pan bagnat at beach bakeries, and shop at Marche Forville in Cannes for local produce.
Worth Paying For
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild gardens on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (€16.00) with musical fountain shows over the sea.
Skip / Save Your Money
Paying for private beach chairs. Public beaches are clean, legal, and freely accessible throughout the coast.
Common Tourist Traps & Money Mistakes
Saint-Tropez has no railway connection; traffic jams on the single access road can take 3 hours in summer. Take a ferry from Sainte-Maxime if visiting.