French Riviera Road Trip – Itinerary 7 Days (Côte d’Azur Road Trip)

This road trip to the French Riviera is included in the South of France by Car e-book. Get recommendations on where to play, eat (local cuisine), and stay (all budgets), as well as suggestions on how to extend or shorten your trip depending on your availability.

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This Côte d’Azur road trip is one of the best road trips in France, with some of France’s most scenic drives. Read more about road-tripping in France:

Days 1–2 | Nice

Nice is a beautiful Mediterranean city with ochre-colored Baroque architecture, sunny beaches, and an interesting cultural scene. With two days in Nice, you can spend one day exploring the city’s narrow streets, bustling markets, and main tourist sites and use the second day for a day tour.

The list of best day trips from Nice includes the oh-so-pretty Villefranche-sur-Mer (no car necessary), picturesque hilltop villages, or the Gorges du Verdon. You can also explore the French Riviera from the water with this lovely sunset boat tour from Nice to Cap Ferrat.

If you visit the French Riviera in July or August, you can consider a day trip to Valensole to see some of the best lavender fields in Provence.

Day 3 | Èze

Day 3 of this road trip Côte d’Azur leaves the coastline to visit one of the most picturesque hilltop villages in the region.

Èze is a picture-perfect medieval village with winding cobblestone streets, small galleries, and lush gardens. Its dramatic location on a hilltop 400 meters above the sea comes with exceptional views of the coastline.

Take your time exploring the town and admiring the superb stone houses, little squares with refreshing fountains, and numerous boutiques selling beautiful crafts. If you are in the mood for a walk, the scenic Nietzsche Path down to the beach is perfect.

I recommend spending the night at Èze so you can enjoy this wonderful place when the day crowds are gone. For a night in Eze, the Hotel La Chèvre d’Or is perfect. This top-rated hotel in the heart of the town offers spectacular views of the coast, and it has excellent facilities like private gardens, a well-rated restaurant, a pool, and comfortable air-conditioned rooms – Click here to book your stay at Hotel La Chèvre d’Or

Day 4 | Monte Carlo (Monaco)

This French Riviera itinerary continues east to the Italian border. From Èze, drive to Monte Carlo, Monaco’s capital and also part of the French Riviera. Monte Carlo is home to many worlds’ fortunes, and you can get an idea of the city’s wealth by strolling around the port dotted with luxurious yachts.

Day 5 | Menton

Day 5 of this French Riviera itinerary by car explores Menton, France’s sunniest city. Menton is also famous for its Lemon Festival (in February), and I have it listed as one of our favorite winter destinations in France.

Visit Menton’s Old Town, with its colorful houses, fabulous staircases, beach stone mosaics, and pretty gardens. The port and the beach are perfect for a last lazy day on the French Riviera. If you are curious to know more about Menton’s culinary delights, join this top-rated Menton food tour.

Day 6 | Antibes

From Menton, drive west to Antibes, a lovely city where you will spend one night.

Antibes is one of the best places on the French Riviera. It is a popular beach destination with a picturesque historic center and golden beaches. The city is dominated by Château Grimaldi, one of my favorite castles in Southern France, which hosts the Picasso Museum. Antibes also encompasses the coastline of Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins, with pretty sandy beaches surrounded by pine trees.

For your stay in Antibes, book one night at the Hotel Belles Rives. This Art-Deco hotel, located right on the waterfront in Juan-les-Pins, has an onsite bar and restaurant, a beautiful terrace with sea views, and a private beach –Click here to book your stay at the Hôtel Belles Rives

The list of fun things to see and do in Antibes includes:

• The Old Town
• Picasso Museum in medieval Château Grimaldi
• Antibes’ beaches (sandy beaches)
• Chemin des Douaniers, a 3.7km-seafront walk
• Archaeology Museum in the Bastion Saint-André

Day 7 | Cannes

As this road trip French Riviera ends in Cannes, take this opportunity to explore this wonderful city. Cannes is a place filled with glitz and glamour, perfect for ending your French holiday in style!

For your stay in Cannes, book two nights at the Hotel Croisette Beach Cannes Mgallery. One of the best French Riviera resorts, this charming 4-star property is set just 150 from La Croisette’s beaches, and it comes with a private pool, beachfront bar restaurant, and access to a private beach at an extra cost – Click here to book your stay at Hotel Croisette Beach Cannes Mgallery

Spend the day in Cannes, soaking up the atmosphere of this chic city on the French Riviera. There are many places where you can relax, but also some interesting cultural attractions.

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