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Just traveled to France for the first time and ended up staying in Cannes instead of nice and regretted it, while Cannes is nice too but there was SO much more to do in nice and ended up loving it more.
@@camdendavid - Cannes, pronounced “Can” like a Can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup - not like Con, as in Con Artist - LOL - just in-case for future videos… Cannes is more posh like Saint-Tropez. Nice is bigger & so has more to offer; but both towns have their own uniqueness… ❤️ your videos ❤️
@jellybeanparis584 but Cannes has the better beach, I was there and it was pure sand..Nice has beaches that are just stones and it's not what anyone would desire as there are so many locations in the world with pure sand..I also was told the stones are part of the reason the water looks so azure blue.
I live in Nice. Best thing if you take the tram from the airport, do not buy the ticket at the airport. Get off at Grand Arena's, and buy your ticket there, you will save money. Also the airport to grand Arena's is free. Please do come off season, you will have a great experience and you won't melt during the summer months.
yes, good tip. We arrived yesterday to the Airport and all tourists were a little bit surprised for a high price of the ticket just from the Airport! 10 EUR. But from Grand Arena it costs only 1,70 EUR /person to get to the city by tram.
Wow as a Niçois, i've gotta say that you've nailed it in the head with everything ! Couldn't explain Nice better than you, even as a local myself. Awesome job & Thank you so much for liking our region ! Take care :D
If you want to venture further in to Italy the train will take you to the Cinque Terre, a world heritage group of 5 classic villages hugging the cliffs of the Ligurian Sea south of Genoa. Definitely worth at least one overnight stay. You did an excellent job exploring Nice. Thank you.
Yours is one of the best travel videos we've ever watched. Full of real, useful information - as opposed to many ego-inflating videos that appear on TH-cam. Thanks.
Totally agree. I just got here from half watching another cliche Nice video because I couldn't stand the cliche - yours is so much more real, detail oriented, and gives a real tourist's perspective.
You do a really great job with this travel guide! Just remember that Nice is France's third most "dangerous" city, so just be aware of suspicious activity, and keep your personal belonging away from pickpockets. Don't flash expensive watches and jewelry after dark, and be aware of scams
I live in Nice, and I'm glad you encourage people to come in the off peak season. The trains cannot accomodate the work commuters and the tourists during the summer months, especially when tourists take the trains during rush hours. Many people are left on the platform, and commuters working in Monaco are becoming increasingly tired of the struggle to even make it on the train to get to work. Also beware of pickpockets on the tram and the trains. They take advantage of the moment you board to pick your pockets, so be aware. I've tried to warn people but I've seen so many people lose their valuables 😓
Every time I see videos like this, I always wonder why no one ever mentions bus #600/601. It's only €2.50 and it goes from Nice all the way to Menton along the coastal road and is an absolutely beautiful ride, with stops in pretty much every single city along the coast, including Eze, Villefranche, Cap d'Ail, and Monaco. It takes about 2 hours end to end, but it's more appealing than the train, which often goes through mountains and has no views. It's a good way to see a lot of the little towns along the Cote d'Azur without renting a car. Also, completely agree about Menton -- I absolutely hated it and would have left about 2 days in had I not rented a nonrefundable apartment for the month. Anyway, great video! Thank you for sharing.
Notes from a local: It takes 2x the time of the train and has a lot of turns so be prepared It doesnt pass through Eze (only accessible with bus 82 that is packed) but rather the beach of Eze where then don’t even think on climbing to the village during summer its a whole trekking path, solution is to wait for another bus to take you there
I visited Nice two summers ago and I am so happy you mentioned Eze! Eze was so lovely and there's even a perfume factory and museum near the bus stop I remember. They give you a tour and history of perfumery in France and let you sample the fragrances they make in house. I got my sister souvenirs from there!
I am an american Living in the French Riviera have visited everything ( except restaurants and cafes) you mentioned and I could not agree more with you with your recommendations
We visited in the fall and I echo some of your recommendations accept Menton. Next to EZE it was a highlight. We day hiked up the hill into Italy, walked right across the border, had brunch including Lemonchellos and walked down an amazing path/steps down to the sea with the most amazing views and then walked back to Menton along the sea. Amazing, took about 3 hours an absolutely stunning walk.
My mother, aunt, grandmother, sister, and I are all headed to Nice this coming August and we all found your video incredibly insightful. We will definitely be following a lot of your tips mentioned. Sending love from Texas! ❤️
For excellent coffee in Nice, I would check out La Claque in the Old Town, and Clay in the Place du Pin area and Cafe Fino in the Carabacel neighbourhood. In my opinion the best neighbourhood to stay in is Port Lympia. The tram from the airport drops you off right in the Port. It's also a stones throw from the Old City and every other place worth visiting.
Agree with everything here EXCEPT: 1) Monaco is worth a visit to do the palace tour (Prince Grace's former home); 2) Cannes is actually a nice town with a large (free) public beach alongside the private one. It's worth walking up to the castle in the old town for spectacular views. Great vid by the way! :)
Antibes is my hometown and I spend a lot of my time off in Nice, and I agree with most of your comments. I am not a big fan of Cannes (although the old part, "le Suquet" is very nice) or Monaco either. I would also recommend the "sentier des contrebandiers" which is the coastal path around Cap d'Antibes. You need good walking shoes and a few hours but the view is wonderful. I confirm, and love, that we can walk or take a train, a tram or a bus to almost anywhere in the area. And I did not count but don't worry about your pronunciation, this is quite cute actually. 😊
I appreciate you taking the time to share this. I'll have to spend some time visiting the sentier des contrebandiers during my next trip. Thanks for the recommendation and taking it easy on my pronunciations :)
We are in Nice right now and following most of your guidance. We're staying in old town. Saw an loved Eze yesterday. Thank you so much for all your helpful guidance.
My dude! I'm from Nice and you paint such an amazing portrait of this city, it's honestly bafling how well you understood this place. One comment: you did mention the Picasso museum in Antibes, but the Chagall, Matisse, and the photography museum are all must see.
Great review and tips. But I need to add my two cents; we LOVED Menton! We went to one of the beach clubs and it was by far the best beach experience we had while on the riviera. The cove provided great swimming (o.k. technically floating on a raft-lounger) . And the views of the town were stunning! We never made over to Ventimiglia, but Menton had a definite Italian flair with some great restaurants and a lot of Italian speakers all around us. It sure felt like Italy 😊 It was absolutely beautiful, one of the highlights of our trip.
So glad to hear you had a great time in Menton! I wonder if visiting Ventimiglia influenced my perception of Menton -- Certainly possible. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
I can confirm that it’s a great video and advices because I visit French Riviera quite often. Speaking about Eze, I would say that there is even better place of the same vibe to visit. It is Saint Paul de Vence. It is bigger. And if you have a car you can visit a whole bunch of brautiful medieval little towns up the hills. And definitely, take all possible seaside walks, including Cap Ferrat and Antibes paths.
Thanks for mentioning that you were there in February. I noticed the jackets. I also travel in off season and so many videos are for summer. Appreciate your tips! Nicely done!
I live in Paris for one year exchange and was just planning a solo trip in south of france and i came across your video!! such great infos, merci beacoup :) subscribed
I have been visiting French Riviera for years, I am telling you, you have to trust this guy, his ALL POINTS are great and right. Tend to disagree in one point only which is menton, nevertheless, this is the best brief I have seen ever about French Riviera which I know very cery well. Now I have to watch his other videos and use them as a reference when I travel.. COMPLETE TRUST from my side. Outstanding brief 10/10
I visited Nice and surrounding villages this past July with my mom and your tips were so helpful. I had an amazing time. Villefranche was one of my favorite places. We spent our beach day there. I’m glad I didn’t skip it. We tried to get into La Cucina a few times, but you definitely have to get there early to secure a seat. Eze Village, Menton, Gorges du Verdon, Castellane, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie are all magical places. ❤️
Please ignore the advice in the video on Menton (rhymes with Wonton) and Monaco! Both are worth a day trip. Take the bus to both from Nice for a scenic view.
In Cannes you can experience foreworks in the summer months, which are incredible. If you decode to go, you will have to arrive really early to reserve a spot on the beach, where you will hear the matching music.
And make sure you leave immediately after the fireworks end to book it to the train station. There’s only so many trains after that time of night before they’re done till morning and the other tourists get desperate (and pushy) too 😬😬 Otherwise be prepared to either hangout until 6am or take an Uber/Bolt back 😅
Monaco is also quite exceptional. The aquarium is incredible. One can learn much of the history of marine science, scuba, and the explorations of Jaques Cousteau. Also, there are some beautiful gardens and the church where Prince Albert and Grace Kelly were married and are buried. The architect of the Casino, Garnier, the very same who designed the Palais d'Opéra à Paris. Your exposé was wonderful and very thorough. J'adore Nice.
Hint: the price of a year pass to the Monaco aquarium is the same as two single passes. There is an incredible rooftop restaurant and playground with kids on the roof. The aquarium itself is amazing, highly recommend. Phillip.
What you missed in Menton, especially since you were there in February is the Fête Citron / The Lemon Festival. They are known for Menton lemons and their famed festival takes place about Feb 15 - March 2 every year. It is a wonderful place to see giant statues and scenes cover completely in lemons. They also have a parade with floats and fireworks (which requires tickets). The smell is so fragrant, and signals the coming of spring in the area. It is a very unique experience. It is also a good time to see the town as a whole at that time too. Just be aware that this can be rainy season in this region, so bring an umbrella or watch the weather forecast, as the entire event is outdoors.
as a French living in Nice, I can confirm that your review is accurate. Monaco is overrated it’s plenty of wealthiest people, but mostly everything is high end luxury, so it’s not interesting for most people. And Menton is mostly a place for retired people and therefore it’s quiet, even way too quiet, not much animated place or fancy old village like the other places you mentioned. Great review again 👏🏻
St. Paul de Venice is a beautiful hilltop village and we preferred it to Eze by far! Also, there is the train station near the airport (St. Augustin) and many hotels around that area…near Pheonix park and Les Arènes . We found that to be the most convenient area to stay. Thanks for all the other info!
as a french that lived in nice for his whole life and still lives in it i found this video so fun to watch because for me nice is sooo boring and you're amazed by everything haha
Funny thing I lived in Nice for a year and a half as a student but I'm taking tips from you😅. How ironic is that? I love now in Paris and I miss the South so bad.
Just finished this video and watched a dozen others - you've found your calling! You give great over-views, suggestions on what to see, where to eat, etc. I'm from the US but living in Lisbon for 5 years, ready to make my move somewhere else, so your videos have helped add some and remove some cities from that list. Keep 'em coming!
Love to hear this! I appreciate the support and will certainly keep 'em coming haha. Are there any other topics you'd like me to include in future videos?
@@camdendavid Maybe keep in mind that some are viewing your videos in the hopes that they may not just visit there, but are considering moving there. A quick mention of the city's safety rank, annual weather or your take on night life would be great. But I understand that most are viewing as they consider visiting the city. Thanks!
Great review. This is very helpful especially when I’m heading to Nice in a couple of days. Look forward to it now as some of your tips has helped immensely. Cheers.
Thank you. Enjoyed this. Spent time in Ventimiglia staying on the beach. Was gorgeous… and Monaco was a nice day trip. Flew in and out of Nice but didn’t spend time there.
No need to count the mispronunciations . They were ALL mispronunced. 😂 Great content though! I was born and raised in France until I was 19 then moved to the US in 1982. The last time I was in Nice I was 14 and I look forward to retiring in Nice very soon! Did I mention how great your content and energy is? Please keep at it! Thank you. 🙏🏻
Damn, I was hoping to get at least 1 correct haha :) I really appreciate the kind words and support. Hope you get to live out your retirement dream in Nice soon! And hope you've enjoyed your time in the US :)
i am born and live in Nice and this a cool review, just want to add two small thing : -the mont boron has also a natural park you can hike there and it offer view on both side , one side is Nice , the other side you can see villefranche st jean cap ferrat, for reference the place is called 'le fort du mont alban' -st paul de vence is considered the best village around to visit with eze , it offer an amazing vibe and should be on your list if you comeback one day
Good job. Been there many times. Going back in Sept. Love the area. Travel by bus most of the time. Slower but runs right on coast so some beautiful scenery. Vacation. No rush! I love nice port. Great walk back to center.
Great video! As someone who knows Nice very well, I started watching this video with a little skepticism. But man, you nailed it! You even mentioned my favorite Rouge cafe and passed by the Olive et Artichaut 😍
Truly informative. Was recommended by a friend who lives near Cannes. Looking forward to visiting the area in September. Also appreciate the comments (except the ones ragging on you).
If you looking for night fast food it’s located in 38 boulevard de la madeleine Nice it’s open until 5 o’clock in the morning you can order it’s free delivery
If you take the train to eze, Monaco or Italy I'd recommend taking the train at the main station because it gets packed of people by the time it passes by Riquier. Monaco is beautiful and totally worth a visit even if you are not a millionaire (I'm not, i promise 😂). Just don't stay there. A day trip is enough.
big alerts: after the la trinité road (with the bridge) and u see a macdonald, dont go near there there some neighbors just fighting and police coming there like every minute
February is a lottery. The world famous carnival is that month so I remember the weather in February though that. Sometimes it's so hot you are playing tennis in your shorts in the sunshine, but I remember one where it was so windy that the carnival streamers ended up half way to the ski resorts. I got married that month in Nice and it was amazing sunshine every day but it's very unpredictable so you pays your money and you takes your choice. Phillip.
You don't have a penchant for opulence, as you've expressed a lack of enthusiasm for Monaco and Cannes but I am surprised Menton, that charming little town, did not get your approval.
Menton seems very vertical like you have to do alot of walking up to the village..also the beach seems so close to the tall buildings? Just going by the photos and videos.
Awesome Video for first timers!! I loved it ! My fiance and I watched so many videos clips and yours was by far the best . .. clean, cut to the chase , loved the do's!!!
Very good... Stayed in Nice a few times and Monte Carlo once. You are right about Eze-sur-mer...also add St Paul de Vence for another magical experience!
The Eze he is recommending is Eze-le-Village (on the hill). Eze-Sur-Mer is at the bottom and where you can catch the train almost immediately across the street from the bottom of the hiking trail. (Sur-Mer means “on the sea”)
Monaco is interesting for a few things. there are punctual events every year like the grand prix and the tennis tournament (which actually takes place in France a few km from monaco). and there is a beautiful exotic garden and an ocean museum which are well worth the visit. (although the garden is momentarilly closed i think). Menton is known for the lemon festival that happens in the winter and which is very beautiful.
You really need to mention Saint Paul de Vence. Far more interesting than Eze, another medieval location. This is an art lovers dream. I too have no feel to visit Menton. I absolutely loved Famiglia, Italy. I went on a friday & was as blown away as you!!!! Agree about Ville de Franche. You also failed to mention all the antique shops, museums and great shopping in Nice. Also, so many other towns along the coast heading toward Italy for beaches, strolls, hikes, etc
Excellent video! I have just come back from a trip through the French Riviera. We started in Nice, then went to Antibes, Cannes, Cavalaire-sur-Mer (which was incredible , stayed at a Boutique Hotel called La Calanque where my boyfriend proposed!) from there we went to St Tropez, Monaco and then back to Nice. Completely agree with your comments about Monaco and Cannes. We drove through Eze and the views were incredible. Some great tips for when I return to Nice again. Thanks!
Thanks for video! I am in Nice just a first day. We have an accommodation in Port Lympia. Nice place ! And I plan to go for a jog first morning to the Promenade (beach) you talked about. Let's see!
Just today I purposefully chose to sit on the right side of the bus so I could have the view when taking the 600 to Monaco. Pro: beautiful view. Con: sweating like a pig in the sun 😪😮💨
Your pronunciations are mostly ok, don't worry too much about it ☺️. Thank you for making this video, as someone who's been living on the Côte d'Azur for several decades (mostly in Cannes and a bit in Nice during my studies), you did a great job and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Good catch on Monaco and Cannes, not much to see there indeed (and yes I live in Cannes). However there's the old town in Menton, and a nice sea-side walk on the Cap Martin next to Menton which are worth your time. But yes, Eze is the jewel of the coast ☺️. Glad you enjoyed your stay ☺️.
U missed fab boat to St. TROPEZ & village Paul de Vince. A much , much better medieval town than Eze. Also, Vlle sur del Mar has a tiny beach, for those who expect a ' beach'. Great for quiet seaside drink, museum there also worthy. Also, antique complex along harbor.
Thanks a lot for the video, a lot of information! I only wish when you show the words longer on the screen, so that viewers can write down easier. We are going there this week from Canada, very useful, thanks.
The beach tends to slope down too on the waters edge, quite dramatically. I didn't find the town very walkable and I am fit. It is quite spread out and hilly towards the back. Nice was a good base but when I was there in September the trains did get extremely packed heading to Menton. The bus stops are very spread out too.
This is a really helpful video full of useful tips - thank you! I’m considering moving to Nice and your suggestions are inline with everything I’ve researched so far. Nice job… maybe just a little work needed with the pronunciations 😊
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Where can you buy fake football shirts in Nice france????
6:49 in Italian, the ci makes a "chi" sound as in Gucci. So the Italian restaurant is really pronounced La Cuchinia
@@CaptainSn7897-tc6co Ahhh, thanks for this!
Great Info i just décide now to visit Nice 👍
Just traveled to France for the first time and ended up staying in Cannes instead of nice and regretted it, while Cannes is nice too but there was SO much more to do in nice and ended up loving it more.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you still had a great time staying in Cannes :)
@@camdendavid - Cannes, pronounced “Can” like a Can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup - not like Con, as in Con Artist - LOL - just in-case for future videos… Cannes is more posh like Saint-Tropez. Nice is bigger & so has more to offer; but both towns have their own uniqueness… ❤️ your videos ❤️
Dont worry bro I live also in Cannes if you your free we can have a coffee
Dont worry bro I live also in Cannes if you your free we can have a coffee
@jellybeanparis584 but Cannes has the better beach, I was there and it was pure sand..Nice has beaches that are just stones and it's not what anyone would desire as there are so many locations in the world with pure sand..I also was told the stones are part of the reason the water looks so azure blue.
I live in Nice. Best thing if you take the tram from the airport, do not buy the ticket at the airport. Get off at Grand Arena's, and buy your ticket there, you will save money. Also the airport to grand Arena's is free.
Please do come off season, you will have a great experience and you won't melt during the summer months.
Great tip :)
yes, good tip. We arrived yesterday to the Airport and all tourists were a little bit surprised for a high price of the ticket just from the Airport! 10 EUR. But from Grand Arena it costs only 1,70 EUR /person to get to the city by tram.
I was waiting for him to mention this and was surprised when he didn’t. Don’t get stuck in this tourist trap!
Thanks for the tip! What do you recommend doing on a Sunday in Nice, or nearby? Thanks 😊
Yes! Thanks, we’ll do
Ha! “Shat-too” for “chateau” gave me a giggle
🥴 Un jour peut-être apprendre un peu de français. How about that? 😏
Really good tips. Nice job.
Glad they were helpful!
Wow as a Niçois, i've gotta say that you've nailed it in the head with everything ! Couldn't explain Nice better than you, even as a local myself. Awesome job & Thank you so much for liking our region ! Take care :D
Great to hear this from a local! I appreciate you taking the time to share your support 😊
Love this guy: talks fast and gives the info people want!
Hahah that's the goal!
If you want to venture further in to Italy the train will take you to the Cinque Terre, a world heritage group of 5 classic villages hugging the cliffs of the Ligurian Sea south of Genoa. Definitely worth at least one overnight stay. You did an excellent job exploring Nice. Thank you.
Thank for the support and sharing the tip on Cinque Terre :)
Yours is one of the best travel videos we've ever watched. Full of real, useful information - as opposed to many ego-inflating videos that appear on TH-cam. Thanks.
I appreciate the support and am glad you found it useful. Cheers
Totally agree. I just got here from half watching another cliche Nice video because I couldn't stand the cliche - yours is so much more real, detail oriented, and gives a real tourist's perspective.
You do a really great job with this travel guide!
Just remember that Nice is France's third most "dangerous" city, so just be aware of suspicious activity, and keep your personal belonging away from pickpockets. Don't flash expensive watches and jewelry after dark, and be aware of scams
Thanks for the support! I always felt safe but appreciate you looking out for fellow travelers :)
I live in Nice, and I'm glad you encourage people to come in the off peak season. The trains cannot accomodate the work commuters and the tourists during the summer months, especially when tourists take the trains during rush hours. Many people are left on the platform, and commuters working in Monaco are becoming increasingly tired of the struggle to even make it on the train to get to work.
Also beware of pickpockets on the tram and the trains. They take advantage of the moment you board to pick your pockets, so be aware. I've tried to warn people but I've seen so many people lose their valuables 😓
May I know if it’s good to go in late Oct? I’m planning for it
I’m wondering the same thing about October!
Every time I see videos like this, I always wonder why no one ever mentions bus #600/601. It's only €2.50 and it goes from Nice all the way to Menton along the coastal road and is an absolutely beautiful ride, with stops in pretty much every single city along the coast, including Eze, Villefranche, Cap d'Ail, and Monaco. It takes about 2 hours end to end, but it's more appealing than the train, which often goes through mountains and has no views. It's a good way to see a lot of the little towns along the Cote d'Azur without renting a car. Also, completely agree about Menton -- I absolutely hated it and would have left about 2 days in had I not rented a nonrefundable apartment for the month. Anyway, great video! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for this tip!
I hope to use it next month! Thanks
Notes from a local:
It takes 2x the time of the train and has a lot of turns so be prepared
It doesnt pass through Eze (only accessible with bus 82 that is packed) but rather the beach of Eze where then don’t even think on climbing to the village during summer its a whole trekking path, solution is to wait for another bus to take you there
Thanks for the Tip! Much Appreciated!
I visited Nice two summers ago and I am so happy you mentioned Eze! Eze was so lovely and there's even a perfume factory and museum near the bus stop I remember. They give you a tour and history of perfumery in France and let you sample the fragrances they make in house. I got my sister souvenirs from there!
Thanks for sharing this :)
I am an american
Living in the French Riviera have visited everything ( except restaurants and cafes) you mentioned and I could not agree more with you with your recommendations
Thanks for this! Are there any top recommendations you feel like I didn't mention?
Great video! Heading there in the fall and these tips were super helpful. 👏
Hope you have a great time :)
We visited in the fall and I echo some of your recommendations accept Menton. Next to EZE it was a highlight. We day hiked up the hill into Italy, walked right across the border, had brunch including Lemonchellos and walked down an amazing path/steps down to the sea with the most amazing views and then walked back to Menton along the sea. Amazing, took about 3 hours an absolutely stunning walk.
Sounds like a great time! Thanks for sharing :)
I’ll be there in less than a month and really looking forward to seeing Menton. Thanks for sharing your experience.
My mother, aunt, grandmother, sister, and I are all headed to Nice this coming August and we all found your video incredibly insightful. We will definitely be following a lot of your tips mentioned. Sending love from Texas! ❤️
I hope you have a wonderful visit! Always great seeing Texas folks in the comments (I was born in Dallas). Much love :)
@@camdendavidGreetings from Dallas. Well, McKinney. Lots of great info. Thanks!
How did it go?
For excellent coffee in Nice, I would check out La Claque in the Old Town, and Clay in the Place du Pin area and Cafe Fino in the Carabacel neighbourhood. In my opinion the best neighbourhood to stay in is Port Lympia. The tram from the airport drops you off right in the Port. It's also a stones throw from the Old City and every other place worth visiting.
Thanks for the suggestions!
You probably cannot speak french, but you enjoyed our way of life just like a french.
That I did. I appreciate the kind words and support :)
Agree with everything here EXCEPT: 1) Monaco is worth a visit to do the palace tour (Prince Grace's former home); 2) Cannes is actually a nice town with a large (free) public beach alongside the private one. It's worth walking up to the castle in the old town for spectacular views. Great vid by the way! :)
Much appreciated! Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective :)
Antibes is my hometown and I spend a lot of my time off in Nice, and I agree with most of your comments. I am not a big fan of Cannes (although the old part, "le Suquet" is very nice) or Monaco either. I would also recommend the "sentier des contrebandiers" which is the coastal path around Cap d'Antibes. You need good walking shoes and a few hours but the view is wonderful. I confirm, and love, that we can walk or take a train, a tram or a bus to almost anywhere in the area. And I did not count but don't worry about your pronunciation, this is quite cute actually. 😊
I appreciate you taking the time to share this. I'll have to spend some time visiting the sentier des contrebandiers during my next trip. Thanks for the recommendation and taking it easy on my pronunciations :)
We are in Nice right now and following most of your guidance. We're staying in old town. Saw an loved Eze yesterday. Thank you so much for all your helpful guidance.
I hope you're having a great time!!!
My dude! I'm from Nice and you paint such an amazing portrait of this city, it's honestly bafling how well you understood this place. One comment: you did mention the Picasso museum in Antibes, but the Chagall, Matisse, and the photography museum are all must see.
I appreciate the support and am glad to hear it! I'll add those spots to my list for the next visit -- thanks!
Great review and tips. But I need to add my two cents; we LOVED Menton! We went to one of the beach clubs and it was by far the best beach experience we had while on the riviera. The cove provided great swimming (o.k. technically floating on a raft-lounger) . And the views of the town were stunning! We never made over to Ventimiglia, but Menton had a definite Italian flair with some great restaurants and a lot of Italian speakers all around us. It sure felt like Italy 😊
It was absolutely beautiful, one of the highlights of our trip.
So glad to hear you had a great time in Menton! I wonder if visiting Ventimiglia influenced my perception of Menton -- Certainly possible. Thanks for sharing your experience :)
It is only one hour flight from Nice to Amsterdam , and you can also hit the freeways nowadays to anywhere in west Europe!
I can confirm that it’s a great video and advices because I visit French Riviera quite often. Speaking about Eze, I would say that there is even better place of the same vibe to visit. It is Saint Paul de Vence. It is bigger. And if you have a car you can visit a whole bunch of brautiful medieval little towns up the hills. And definitely, take all possible seaside walks, including Cap Ferrat and Antibes paths.
As a local, I think this is the best tips videos of Nice, I have seen; for the pronounciation ...... it's funny to hear.
Great job !
Much appreciated :) I promise to work on my French (it's needed hahaha)!
Nice is a wonderful town. Great place to visit and this video is spot on. Though its been many years for me, this brought back many memories. Thanks
Hope you get to return soon :)
Thanks for mentioning that you were there in February. I noticed the jackets. I also travel in off season and so many videos are for summer. Appreciate your tips! Nicely done!
Thanks for watching :)
I've lived here for 2 years and all of this spot on!
I live in Paris for one year exchange and was just planning a solo trip in south of france and i came across your video!! such great infos, merci beacoup :) subscribed
Welcome to the channel 😃
I have been visiting French Riviera for years, I am telling you, you have to trust this guy, his ALL POINTS are great and right. Tend to disagree in one point only which is menton, nevertheless, this is the best brief I have seen ever about French Riviera which I know very cery well.
Now I have to watch his other videos and use them as a reference when I travel.. COMPLETE TRUST from my side.
Outstanding brief 10/10
All that info in a 20min vid. Amazing
Glad to hear it!
I visited Nice and surrounding villages this past July with my mom and your tips were so helpful. I had an amazing time. Villefranche was one of my favorite places. We spent our beach day there. I’m glad I didn’t skip it. We tried to get into La Cucina a few times, but you definitely have to get there early to secure a seat. Eze Village, Menton, Gorges du Verdon, Castellane, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie are all magical places. ❤️
So glad to hear you enjoyed!!!
Please ignore the advice in the video on Menton (rhymes with Wonton) and Monaco! Both are worth a day trip. Take the bus to both from Nice for a scenic view.
@whiskeywoman8711
Agreed the day trip we took to Monte Carlo was excellent and MC is the cleanest most well kept town I have ever visited.
In Cannes you can experience foreworks in the summer months, which are incredible. If you decode to go, you will have to arrive really early to reserve a spot on the beach, where you will hear the matching music.
And make sure you leave immediately after the fireworks end to book it to the train station. There’s only so many trains after that time of night before they’re done till morning and the other tourists get desperate (and pushy) too 😬😬 Otherwise be prepared to either hangout until 6am or take an Uber/Bolt back 😅
Monaco is also quite exceptional. The aquarium is incredible. One can learn much of the history of marine science, scuba, and the explorations of Jaques Cousteau. Also, there are some beautiful gardens and the church where Prince Albert and Grace Kelly were married and are buried. The architect of the Casino, Garnier, the very same who designed the Palais d'Opéra à Paris. Your exposé was wonderful and very thorough. J'adore Nice.
Much appreciated :)
Hint: the price of a year pass to the Monaco aquarium is the same as two single passes. There is an incredible rooftop restaurant and playground with kids on the roof. The aquarium itself is amazing, highly recommend.
Phillip.
er.........Prince Albert is still living - he's currently the reigning Prince of Monaco - his father Prince Rainier died in 2005.
@@franc9111 No Prince Albert died in 1922.
Phillip.
@@philliptemple9841 Albert 1er est mort, mais là évidemment je parle du Prince Albert II.
What you missed in Menton, especially since you were there in February is the Fête Citron / The Lemon Festival. They are known for Menton lemons and their famed festival takes place about Feb 15 - March 2 every year. It is a wonderful place to see giant statues and scenes cover completely in lemons. They also have a parade with floats and fireworks (which requires tickets). The smell is so fragrant, and signals the coming of spring in the area. It is a very unique experience. It is also a good time to see the town as a whole at that time too. Just be aware that this can be rainy season in this region, so bring an umbrella or watch the weather forecast, as the entire event is outdoors.
Great video thank you. I'll be visiting Nice soon and your tips are a great help. 🙂
one of the best tourism videos I have ever ever watched
I appreciate that!
Seriously amazing video, packed with information, well organized and much appreciated!!! Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
as a French living in Nice, I can confirm that your review is accurate. Monaco is overrated it’s plenty of wealthiest people, but mostly everything is high end luxury, so it’s not interesting for most people. And Menton is mostly a place for retired people and therefore it’s quiet, even way too quiet, not much animated place or fancy old village like the other places you mentioned. Great review again 👏🏻
Much appreciated!
Nice, thanks! It looks like we'll be there early next year. Doing my research!
Let me know if any questions pop up before your visit!
St. Paul de Venice is a beautiful hilltop village and we preferred it to Eze by far! Also, there is the train station near the airport (St. Augustin) and many hotels around that area…near Pheonix park and Les Arènes . We found that to be the most convenient area to stay. Thanks for all the other info!
The only thing I disagree with is Menton, it's lovely! Especially during the Lemon Festival
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Totally fair!
as a french that lived in nice for his whole life and still lives in it i found this video so fun to watch because for me nice is sooo boring and you're amazed by everything haha
Haha glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much!!!! Going to Nice next week and this has been the best, most helpful video!
I hope you have a great time!
Funny thing I lived in Nice for a year and a half as a student but I'm taking tips from you😅. How ironic is that? I love now in Paris and I miss the South so bad.
Hahha I hope you find the tips helpful. And hope you get the chance to visit soon :)
Just finished this video and watched a dozen others - you've found your calling! You give great over-views, suggestions on what to see, where to eat, etc. I'm from the US but living in Lisbon for 5 years, ready to make my move somewhere else, so your videos have helped add some and remove some cities from that list. Keep 'em coming!
Love to hear this! I appreciate the support and will certainly keep 'em coming haha. Are there any other topics you'd like me to include in future videos?
@@camdendavid Maybe keep in mind that some are viewing your videos in the hopes that they may not just visit there, but are considering moving there. A quick mention of the city's safety rank, annual weather or your take on night life would be great. But I understand that most are viewing as they consider visiting the city. Thanks!
Great review. This is very helpful especially when I’m heading to Nice in a couple of days. Look forward to it now as some of your tips has helped immensely. Cheers.
Glad the tips were helpful! Hope you have a great trip :)
Thank you. Enjoyed this. Spent time in Ventimiglia staying on the beach. Was gorgeous… and Monaco was a nice day trip. Flew in and out of Nice but didn’t spend time there.
No need to count the mispronunciations . They were ALL mispronunced. 😂 Great content though! I was born and raised in France until I was 19 then moved to the US in 1982. The last time I was in Nice I was 14 and I look forward to retiring in Nice very soon! Did I mention how great your content and energy is? Please keep at it! Thank you. 🙏🏻
Damn, I was hoping to get at least 1 correct haha :) I really appreciate the kind words and support. Hope you get to live out your retirement dream in Nice soon! And hope you've enjoyed your time in the US :)
I’ll be there mid October 2024 all the way from Austin Texas . Claudia
Hope you have a great time! And hope all is well down in Texas - I'm originally from the Dallas area :)
@@camdendavid thanks ! I’m also going to Liverpool , Manchester and Paris . South of France will be fun . Cheers ! Claudia
I am moving here for school in a month and this was very helpful
Hope you have a wonderful time!!!
i am born and live in Nice and this a cool review, just want to add two small thing :
-the mont boron has also a natural park you can hike there and it offer view on both side , one side is Nice , the other side you can see villefranche st jean cap ferrat, for reference the place is called 'le fort du mont alban'
-st paul de vence is considered the best village around to visit with eze , it offer an amazing vibe and should be on your list if you comeback one day
Thanks so much for sharing these :)
@camdendavid, thank you so much for all the tips. I've stayed in Nice for a few weeks this past September and used most of your suggestions! 👍😃
Hope you had a great time!
@@camdendavid , we had an amazing time!
You forgot to mention Jean les pins. Great for a night out.
Thanks for adding it here :)
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I’m going to Nice in June. Thank you for all of these helpful tips!
You got it! Hope you have a great trip :)
Goin go Nice in two months and this video was very informative! Thank you broo
You got it! Hope you have a great time
Good job. Been there many times. Going back in Sept. Love the area. Travel by bus most of the time. Slower but runs right on coast so some beautiful scenery. Vacation. No rush! I love nice port. Great walk back to center.
I'll have to check out the bus next time. Hope you have a great visit in September :)
🙋🏻♀️Thanks- enjoyed your video! Going in May🎉
Hope you have a great time!
Great video! As someone who knows Nice very well, I started watching this video with a little skepticism. But man, you nailed it! You even mentioned my favorite Rouge cafe and passed by the Olive et Artichaut 😍
I appreciate that!
Truly informative. Was recommended by a friend who lives near Cannes. Looking forward to visiting the area in September. Also appreciate the comments (except the ones ragging on you).
Hope you have a great trip! And I appreciate the support :)
If you looking for night fast food it’s located in 38 boulevard de la madeleine Nice it’s open until 5 o’clock in the morning you can order it’s free delivery
If you take the train to eze, Monaco or Italy I'd recommend taking the train at the main station because it gets packed of people by the time it passes by Riquier.
Monaco is beautiful and totally worth a visit even if you are not a millionaire (I'm not, i promise 😂). Just don't stay there. A day trip is enough.
Thank you, David! Good job! I like the thoroughness and the humility. 🙂
Much appreciated :)
We visited Antibes and Biot. Now we are going to Saint Margaret Island
big alerts: after the la trinité road (with the bridge) and u see a macdonald, dont go near there there some neighbors just fighting and police coming there like every minute
I'm surprised u swam in February haha. Great video!
Thanks! It was definitely a chilly but refreshing experience haha
February is a lottery. The world famous carnival is that month so I remember the weather in February though that. Sometimes it's so hot you are playing tennis in your shorts in the sunshine, but I remember one where it was so windy that the carnival streamers ended up half way to the ski resorts. I got married that month in Nice and it was amazing sunshine every day but it's very unpredictable so you pays your money and you takes your choice.
Phillip.
Thanks so much for putting this video together! Genuinely good advice that I’ve made note of 😊
Glad it was helpful :)
You don't have a penchant for opulence, as you've expressed a lack of enthusiasm for Monaco and Cannes but I am surprised Menton, that charming little town, did not get your approval.
Definitely need to spend some more time there. I know I must have missed something :)
@@camdendavid You do not have to because it's about your personality.
Menton seems very vertical like you have to do alot of walking up to the village..also the beach seems so close to the tall buildings? Just going by the photos and videos.
Congrats, you are a Niçois!
From a Niçoise.
I'm honored :)
Awesome Video for first timers!! I loved it ! My fiance and I watched so many videos clips and yours was by far the best . .. clean, cut to the chase , loved the do's!!!
I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching :)
Very good... Stayed in Nice a few times and Monte Carlo once. You are right about Eze-sur-mer...also add St Paul de Vence for another magical experience!
Will check out St Paul de Vence during my next visit - thanks!
The Eze he is recommending is Eze-le-Village (on the hill). Eze-Sur-Mer is at the bottom and where you can catch the train almost immediately across the street from the bottom of the hiking trail. (Sur-Mer means “on the sea”)
Monaco is interesting for a few things. there are punctual events every year like the grand prix and the tennis tournament (which actually takes place in France a few km from monaco). and there is a beautiful exotic garden and an ocean museum which are well worth the visit. (although the garden is momentarilly closed i think).
Menton is known for the lemon festival that happens in the winter and which is very beautiful.
Thanks for this! Got to see Menton prepare for the lemon festival and it was impressive :)
Looking for a coastal city to spend February in to escape a Canadian winter - this video was so practical and helpful!!
Hope you find the perfect spot!
NICE is the perfect spot!
You Nailed Nice completely. Nice is always a great idea. We try to do Nice yearly driving down from the UK.
Much appreciated. Glad to hear you get there often :)
The best version of travel video i have seen.. really..
I appreciate the kind words and support :)
Great tips! Thank you!!!!
You got it!
Thank you for this! Im planning to visit Nice for a month this year! Was also thinking about going Lyon but your video made my decision clear😊
I hope you have a wonderful time :)
Wow. This the best travel guide video I’ve ever seen.
I appreciate that!
You really need to mention Saint Paul de Vence. Far more interesting than Eze, another medieval location. This is an art lovers dream. I too have no feel to visit Menton. I absolutely loved Famiglia, Italy. I went on a friday & was as blown away as you!!!! Agree about Ville de Franche. You also failed to mention all the antique shops, museums and great shopping in Nice. Also, so many other towns along the coast heading toward Italy for beaches, strolls, hikes, etc
Didn't make it to Saint Paul de Vence but have it on my list for next time. Sounds like you have a great time!
Excellent video! I have just come back from a trip through the French Riviera. We started in Nice, then went to Antibes, Cannes, Cavalaire-sur-Mer (which was incredible , stayed at a Boutique Hotel called La Calanque where my boyfriend proposed!) from there we went to St Tropez, Monaco and then back to Nice.
Completely agree with your comments about Monaco and Cannes. We drove through Eze and the views were incredible. Some great tips for when I return to Nice again. Thanks!
Sounds like you had a great trip! And huge congrats on the engagement (assuming you said yes haha)!!! Hope you get to return soon :)
An overlooked advantage of pebble beaches is that they are mycosis-free while sand beaches can be contaminated.
Ahh, interesting
Thank you.. this information is great
Many good ideas. Thanks. Have not visited Ventimiglia yet.
Wonderful tips on our upcoming trip. Thanks
Hope you have a great trip!
Thanks for video!
I am in Nice just a first day. We have an accommodation in Port Lympia. Nice place ! And I plan to go for a jog first morning to the Promenade (beach) you talked about. Let's see!
Sounds like you have an awesome trip in the works! Hope you're enjoying :)
Just today I purposefully chose to sit on the right side of the bus so I could have the view when taking the 600 to Monaco. Pro: beautiful view. Con: sweating like a pig in the sun 😪😮💨
Hahhaha there's always pros and cons! Hope you enjoyed the view :)
Your pronunciations are mostly ok, don't worry too much about it ☺️. Thank you for making this video, as someone who's been living on the Côte d'Azur for several decades (mostly in Cannes and a bit in Nice during my studies), you did a great job and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Good catch on Monaco and Cannes, not much to see there indeed (and yes I live in Cannes). However there's the old town in Menton, and a nice sea-side walk on the Cap Martin next to Menton which are worth your time. But yes, Eze is the jewel of the coast ☺️. Glad you enjoyed your stay ☺️.
I appreciate the support :)
U missed fab boat to St. TROPEZ & village Paul de Vince. A much , much better medieval town than Eze. Also, Vlle sur del Mar has a tiny beach, for those who expect a ' beach'. Great for quiet seaside drink, museum there also worthy. Also, antique complex along harbor.
I'll make sure to check those out during my next visit :)
Thanks a lot for the video, a lot of information! I only wish when you show the words longer on the screen, so that viewers can write down easier. We are going there this week from
Canada, very useful, thanks.
That's great feedback -- thanks! Hope you have a great time :)
Really helpful video and great tips...thank you!
I agree with you 100% about Monaco
I plan on going to Nice for a solo trip at the start of September. Hopefully for 7 nights. I'm super excited!
I hope you have a great time!!
The beach tends to slope down too on the waters edge, quite dramatically. I didn't find the town very walkable and I am fit. It is quite spread out and hilly towards the back. Nice was a good base but when I was there in September the trains did get extremely packed heading to Menton. The bus stops are very spread out too.
Appreciate you sharing your experience
This is great! Just booked a trip for me and my son for September and your recommendations were very helpful. Thanks for sharing this!
Hope you have a great time!
For those who don't know there is another train station, not as big as the other 2, near the Airport.
This is a really helpful video full of useful tips - thank you! I’m considering moving to Nice and your suggestions are inline with everything I’ve researched so far. Nice job… maybe just a little work needed with the pronunciations 😊
LOTS of work needed on the pronunciations haha. Thanks for watching :)
Thanks!! The best video on these wonderful places❤
Much appreciated :)