The French Riviera: Nice and Cannes
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- £849
- France
- Nice: Flower markets, art galleries, world-famous Niçoise cuisine and the Promenade des Anglais
- Cannes: Island hoping and fantasy yacht shopping along the Boulevard de la Croisette
- High-speed rail up and down the length of France
- Decide when you would like to travel
- Adapt the route to suit your plans
- Upgrade hotels and rail journeys
- Add extra nights, destinations and/or tours
- Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
- 6 nights’ handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Comprehensive directions to your hotels
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office
Suggested Itinerary
Take a comfortable Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Paris, then change onto the high-speed TGV service which will take you through France to the south coast.
On arrival at Nice Ville station in the evening, make your way to the Hotel Apollinaire (or similar) where you will have a 3-night stay.
Nice is the largest city along the French Riviera and boasts one of the prettiest urban sea fronts in Europe, easily walkable by means of the famous Promenade des Anglais. Don’t miss a visit to the Old Town, where you’ll find plenty of tempting boutiques and cafes, along with a vibrant flower market, open 6 days a week.
TMR RECOMMENDS: Why not take a day trip along the coast to Monte Carlo? The journey takes just under 25 minutes by train and you can easily buy tickets locally (or we can add these to your booking if you would prefer).
It’s just a short journey along the cast from Nice to Cannes. You can use your tickets to travel whenever you would like. Alternatively, why not hop off the train in the lovely resort town of Antibes and stop for lunch?
Once you arrive in Cannes, check in for 3 nights at the OKKO Hotel Cannes Centre (or similar). Once you’ve settled in at your hotel, it’s time to head out to begin your exploration of this quintessentially French town, famous for its international film festival.
Whilst in Cannes, you will have time to wander along the seafront boulevard of La Croisette, catch some sun on the beautiful sandy beach and sample the boutiques and small restaurants of the Old Town.
You might also like to take a boat trip to out to the beautiful Îles des Lerins or head inland to visit the pretty Provençal town of Grasse with its famous perfumeries.
Return to the station and catch a TGV service back to Paris, where you make the easy transfer to the Gare du Nord and your Eurostar journey home.
TMR RECOMMENDS: As you are so close to the Italian border, why not visit for a few days? The famous Cinque Terre, Milan or the Italian Lakes are within easy reach in a day from Cannes.
Typical hotels on this itinerary
Nice
Located between the main station and the seafront, the Hotel Apollinaire offers a good base to explore. All air-conditioned bedrooms are furnished in a modern classic style with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi internet access, kettle and mini-bar. There’s also a breakfast room with an outdoor terrace where you can eat during the summer months. The hotel also has a 24-hour reception, concierge service and a gym.
Cannes
The OKKO Cannes Central is a new hotel, situated adjacent to the main station. It’s also just 5 minutes’ walk from the famous Boulevard de la Croisette. The air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a classic, modern style with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. There is also an on-site restaurant and bar.
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Nice
The Art Deco façade of the Hyatt Regency Palais de la Méditerranée has been a landmark of the famous Promenade des Anglais since 1929. The hotel boasts an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool, a bar and restaurant with a terrace overlooking the sea, and 187 refurbished bedrooms.
Cannes
Built in 1911, the Intercontinental Carlton is a long-standing landmark of Cannes’ famous Boulevard de la Croisette. Along with 343 elegantly furnished bedrooms, the hotel also boasts a private beach, two restaurants and two bars. A classic choice on the Cote d’Azur.
Cannes
The Hotel Martinez – in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt is located along the famous Croisette in Cannes. Bedrooms are decorated in an Art Deco style with air-conditioning, marble bathrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. There’s also a restaurant with an outdoor terrace and a Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant. Spa services such as massages, body treatments and facials are available.
