This area of Southern France may seem vast, but it’s easy to plan a trip here.
T+L’s guide will help you navigate the region like an expert.
Don’t think of theCote d’Azuras just a summer locale, either.
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Here’s how to make the most of your stay in theSouth of France.
Tourists cram the beaches in the summer months, making it harder to snag beach beds and dinner reservations.
Winter is far from beach weather, but temperatures rarely hit freezing.
Katherine Wolkoff
The 950 km (or 590 mile) drive from Paris to Nice takes about eight hours.
From Paris, it’s about a five-and-a-half-hour ride to Nice on the high-speedTGVtrain.
Things to Do in Nice
Nice is a city that deserves more credit than travelers give it.
Katherine Wolkoff
A maze of paths wind their way up from both Place Garibaldi and the Old Town.
Don’t have a car?
you might still get around the region with the streamlined public transportation system.
Katherine Wolkoff
Here are some ideas for easier-to-reach day trips.
Bask at a Beach Bar:Skip town when it comes to beaches in Nice and Cannes.
The ones surrounding these cities are much better (and less crowded) options.
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