FRENCH RIVIERA - TIPS FOR YOUR TRIP
- Jun 12, 2017
- 3 min read
Trip to South of France – The French Riviera
Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur (PACA) is a vast region with Mediterranean lifestyle, food and architecture. Many beautiful landscapes, interesting smells, unique tastes to try and discover. Besides the 2 big cities Marseille and Nice there are many smaller cities and authentic villages that are worth a visit.
Rest assured, never mind your budget you will be able to enjoy the French Riviera!
Antibes & Juan-les-Pins | Eze Village | Monaco | Nice | Menton | Cannes | Marseille | Aix en Provence | Cassis | Grasse | Saint-Tropez
Click to discover more about a city (cities in blue, article available). The list will be updated progressively, I’m working on the different articles.
BEST PERIOD
From May to September
July and August: 17/30°C
June, May, September: 13/25°C
March, April, November, October: 6/15°C
January, February, December: 1/11°C
High season in France is from June to August (including)
So, if you are looking for a calm period, going in May or September can be a good option. There are less people but it's still sunny and hot.
BEST DURATION
10 to 15 days to visit the French Riviera.
TO GO THERE
- By train (TGV: High Speed Train), many cities are served
- By plane (Nice airport)
Compare prices, plane can be sometimes less expensive than train.
TRANSPORTATION THERE
- Rent a car
It can be useful if you want to visit areas that are not accessible by train.
The huge disadvantage of the car is parking and traffic jam especially during the high season.
Some rental car companies in the region: Europcar, Sixt
- Use public transportation (train, bus)
Cote d’Azur is easily accessible by public transports.
It's cheaper but less convenient than having a car.
TIPS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
- Buy a transportation pass.
ZOO PASS
Unlimited train pass that can be used on all the PACA region
Price: 15€ per person.
PASS ISABELLE for family
Unlimited train pass that can be used on all region (from Théoule to Vintimille and from Nice to Tende). For families: 2 adults & 2 children (under 16 years old)
Price = 35€.
=>Both can be bought online or in a train station =>Cost-effective if you plan to go far and in different cities during 1 day.
=> Can be bought from June, 1st to September, 30th
- Use ‘Ligne Azur’ buses
Antibes, Mention, Grasse, Nice, Cannes, Carros and many stops between those cities are served by this bus.
Price: 1,50€ the trip
ACCOMMODATIONS
Airbnb, Hostel, Guesthouse, Bed & Breakfast, Coachsurfing
Airbnb
from 50 to 90€ per night for 1 person (low season)
From 100€ to 200€ per for 1 person (high season)
Hostel
starting from 40€ per night for 1 person (low season)
Starting from 100€ per night for 1 person (high season)
Bed & Breakfast
from 50 to more than 300€ for 1 person
Guesthouses
around 30€ the night in a dorm (all year if you book in advance, at the last minute it can be more expensive)
TIPS FOR ACCOMODATIONS
- Staying in Antibes/Juan-les-Pins is a good option if you are looking for a calmer city than Nice. Moreover, in Antibes you can still find nice bars, restaurants and clubs. Antibes/Juan-les-Pins is also in the center of the French Riviera, with accesses to all other cities by public transport.
- Book your trip well in advance.
Beginning of the year if you plan to go for summer.
To be sure to find an accommodation at a better price.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Get a touristic pass | The Cotedazur-Card.
Give access to the main activities of the region (museum, adventure parks…). It offers other advantages such as -2€ on the entry for Marineland.
Price : 3 days pass = 45€/adult, 25€/child 4-12 years old;
Buy it online here (https://en.cotedazur-card.com/) Or in tourists office and partners (some campings and hostels)
- Go to Tourist Offices
to get maps, advice but above all good plans they sometimes have and offer.
BUDGET FOR 1 WEEK
Food: around 150€ per person per week (includes half eating at restaurant half buying food at supermarkets).
Transportation:
Rent a car: 280€
Use public transportation: 100€
Accommodation: from 350€
Leisure: 100€
TOTAL: 780€ - 880€ the week
Of course, it’s an average. You can totally decide to make only free activities or to go everyday to restaurant. The price is indicative, for you to have a global idea.
Get in touch if you have any questions.
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