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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.

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 KZfaq. Thanks.

Ha! “Shat-too” for “chateau” gave me a giggle

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Thanks so much for putting this video together! Genuinely good advice that I’ve made note of 😊

Really good tips. Nice job.

Seriously amazing video, packed with information, well organized and much appreciated!!! Thank you

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!

Wonderful tips on our upcoming trip. Thanks

I’m going to Nice in June. Thank you for all of these helpful tips!

Thanks a bunch for these amazing tips! I’ll be spending the entire summer in Nice😁😁 I can’t wait to follow these cool ideas and suggestions❤❤ merci beaucoup!!!!

Great video! Heading there in the fall and these tips were super helpful. 👏

I am SOOOO thankful just for your tram tip. That is something we would do.

Going to Cannes in a couple of days and loved your video.. thanks for all the information.. will surely try to spend time in Nice and places you mentioned

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

This is great! Just booked a trip for me and my son for September and your recommendations were very helpful. Thanks for sharing this!

Totally informative and awesome! Loved the train side info!

Great tips! Thank you!!!!

Great info, thank you!

Brilliant video. Thanks for the tips.

Thank You So Much!!! this is Very Helpful!!

Well done and informative. Thank you!

thanks sooo much for this video!

Thanks so much for the info. Great video and informative :).

🙋🏻‍♀️Thanks- enjoyed your video! Going in May🎉

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 😍

Great video! Thank you!

Great informative video. Love Nice.

Very nice guide. Sounds like you had fun! Phillip.

Really Great video man, props

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.

Very helpful. Thank you

Great info!

Thanks for this video.. Will travel to Nice, Cannes and Monaco in 2 weeks.

Excellent info

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!

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 😊

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.

Interesting to hear an “outsiders” viewpoint. The pronunciations are atrocious, but the info is actually quite accurate.

Great info. Me and friend looking for a little hiking trip and take nice photos. This seems like it's it. Also I've been trying teach myself some French, so I'm ready to put my french skills to the test.

You Nailed Nice completely. Nice is always a great idea. We try to do Nice yearly driving down from the UK.

Great video! Very informative! Just wanna ask on how or where to take the bus to Eze Village?

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 also visited Nice in February (Libération, very convenient!) -- great despite the rain that fell for 1/3 of my stay (pack a sturdy umbrella :). Jardin Alsace Lorraine is a lovely, peaceful spot not far from the Promenade des Anglais, and the Musée 'Archéologique de Nice-Cimiez is fascinating! Loved Antibes and its English book shop, but be SUPER vigilant if carrying your passport: its loss/theft can ruin your trip!

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’ll be in Nice next month , this video really came in handy. Did you perhaps do a at trip to Monaco?

Je vais passer quelques jours à Nice dans le cadre de mon voyage en France en juin. Merci beaucoup pour vos conseils !

Thanks for the run down on Nice. I spend a few months a year in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (right next to Villefranche-sur-Mer). I agree with you on Monaco and Cannes. The Jean Cocteau museum in Menton is worth a visit and I like the promenade to walk and have a coffee. I am going to visit Saint Tropez via ferry from Nice and also visit the Ventimiglia market. Looks interesting.

Good stuff. Thanks! Not sure if you went further to Sanremo? Worth going on a day trip?

I'm surprised u swam in February haha. Great video!

Cannes Croisete promenade is just as interesting as the Nice promenade besides although shorter than Nice , Cannes has a long sandy beach. We love it.

I like your painting, (blue one)Looks interesting.

Great information! I am planning a trip to France in 2026. Thanks

I’ll be there mid October 2024 all the way from Austin Texas . Claudia

We spent the winter in Nice. I agree with most everything, except, Ventimiglia. I thought the market was dumpy. The carnival is wild and not in a great way. Loads of pickpockets. Also, it is easy to take the tram from the airport to town. Just get off at the Grand Arenas stop and get your ticket there. It's $1.70 vs $10 if you get your ticket at the airport. Super easy to do too. Also, keep the plastic tram ticket-card, you can get a $2 refund when you leave.

lots of info.thank you . Sorry you not keen on Cann, best beach, sunbed and parasols, go in season hotels expensive!!.not sure if hotel would let none guests use facilities? I may get there one day.

Super helpful - makes me want to come back after 2 decades ! I can help you with the French Pronunciation 😅

Beware that in the summer, Villefranche is overrun with tourists from the cruise ships, which dock there. The town itself might be small and charming, but it's extremely busy in the high season.

We were there in the first week of november last Year.

I have lived on the Riviera for decades. There are some great tips here, including about transport. Your guide to Nice and the area covers most of the essential bits for short stays. You obviously liked your visit, although I don't agree with your assessment of Menton which you aren't all that enthusiastic about. I agree with you about Monaco. It's a glitzy overrated place for tax exiles, devoid of personality and soul. Well worth a miss. This is a great relaxed presentation that does miss out on some points however, such as the lovely back-country villages (although a car is necessary for most of them), the little "Train des Pïgnes" into the back country and the Iles de Lerins islands off Cannes but it does cover most of the must-sees for tourists. Your French pronunciation made me wince a bit, but as you sound like such a friendly guy, you can be forgiven for pronouncing French the way I pronounce German - atrociously.

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.

been living in Nice for almost 4 years now, this is mostly accurate

You probably cannot speak french, but you enjoyed our way of life just like a french.

Would the museums of Matisse, Picasso and Chagall worth a visit.?

FYI There’s something called google translate that you can use for pronunciation. Appreciate the video-would love to spend a month in the Côte d’Azur!

Hello! Thank you for the video and the tips are really helpful, but I would disagree with your opinion about Menton ;) My family and I just got back from an 8 country European trip and spent the most time in Menton, France, (4 days) which became my favorite! I was surprised to like it so much since the French Riviera was just something I wanted to check off my list, but didn’t think would really like because of the glitz and glamour reputation, something we don’t really go for when traveling. I LOVED exploring old town Menton’s EMPTY labyrinthine streets and passageways; grocery shopping at the Les Halles market, going up to the cemetery on top of the hill, and the proximity to the many medieval hill towns like Sainte Agnes (my favorite) and Gorbio. Unfortunately, Eze was soooo crowded when we went (early April), that even though I really wanted to like it, I just hated being there due to the crowds :( Summer there must be stifling, phew! On the other hand, Ventimiglia was very nice, and I agree, Monaco is skippable ;) We didn’t have time to go to Villefranche, so hopefully, we’ll be able to check it out next time!

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.

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. 🙏🏻

In Monaco one doesn't have to spend a fortune to visit it. Two attractions are the Musée océanographique and the place in front of the Palais princier to enjoy the view on Monte-Carlo. And this guy completely omitted to mention Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a very picturesque village not far from Nice. A visit to the perfume factories in and around Grasse is also interesting.

You know there is a place called Baton Rouge in the US ?

Rouge as in Baton Rouge in the USA or Moulin Rouge in Paris! Not rouge as in rouge state! 😂 Great vlog by the way!

Excellent vlog (tho too many closeups of you....we wanna see the sights-streets described).

Rouge (like the name :lou)Everything else is very good

I would trade in Monaco, Cannes and Menton any day with Antibes and especially Ventimiglia!! Cannot understand your choices

Bono from U2 lives in Eze.

St Paul de Vence - is not to be missed

It's bloody expensive!

Rouge is pronounced like “Rooge” rhymes with Scrooge… LOL Great Video though

Oh god, you butchered every single Italian and French pronunciation besides Nice and Monaco. Also, I must disagree with you on the “skippable” towns. Monaco, sure if you don't have a large budget it's skippable. Considering Cannes, it's definitely less exciting than Nice. But and that's a big BUT, it is its own town and if you give it some time to explore past the touristic corridor it actually has great charm. Lastly, Menton is amazing. Definitely a must-see! Specifically the lemon trees and one of the most interesting market halls full of local delicacies along the Côte d’Azur. I’ve lived in the south of France for 4 years now and that would be my standpoint on these places. Especially, if you're visiting off-season.

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Oy. The pronunciations.

The beach in Nice, I found disappointing. A tiny strip of beach, maybe just a couple of meters wide! The coastal path looks dangerous, with nothing to stop people falling over the edge.

Whoa my dude! Maybe research prononciations just a tad. Great video though!

Ohh dude, u missed st tropez?????😩 Big mistake! Huuuuge☝🏻 (By ferry)

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The usual whingers complaining about your French pronunciation.!! Such sad lives some people live....

Please speak to people of the country you are in and find out how to pronounce the names of the main places. It´s not that difficult and makes a huge difference.

i love the zero effort put into pronunciation, like negative attempt, its kinda wild, 'rouge' are we serious

Im not French but the pronunciations were killing me 😅

Ahahahaha yes, your pronunciation is terrible! 😘

You spent a month and learned zero french?! 😂

Leave your tips in cash and you will need cash for public toliets

Awesome advice.... Terrible pronunciation!!! Lol. Wanted to stop watching, but couldn't because the information was too good. Thanks for sharing.

Going there in june.... hows the boat people status there ??!