The beautiful coastal town of Antibes is located next to Cannes (10 km) and opposite Nice (23 km) at the Baie des Anges. For centuries, Antibes was the only city between Marseille and Italy.
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Cannes, renowned for its luxury, glitz, and the famous Cannes Film Festival, captures the essence of upscale sophistication. On the other hand, Nice, with its vibrant atmosphere, Mediterranean beauty, and diverse cultural scene, presents a more relaxed and versatile experience.
Most travelers will find that six to eight days are perfect for a well-paced France trip with stops in both Nice and Cannes. It's also possible to hit the highlights in five days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey.
From Nice to CannesA few miles south of Cagnes, Antibes is one of the classic resorts of the French Riviera. With its old town, its marina, its 48 beaches and its rocky headland, Antibes has long been a popular resort.
If it's the outdoors you're after, the Cannes area wins for its mimosa-topped hills and eucalyptus-filled Lérins Islands, but St Tropez is the place for wine lovers, thanks to its vine-studded peninsula where crisp pastel-pink rosé is made inside stucco-fronted chateaux.
Cannes is a walkable city Bring your walking shoes, as many areas, like its historic districts, are best explored on foot. Don't visit in May It's best to skip Cannes any time near the annual film festival when tens of thousands of people visit the area.
Definitely Nice. More central, more accomodations and restaurants, museums, shopping etc. I've stayed in both Antibes and Nice and prefer Antibes. This is solely due to the fact that I personally like a base that is small and charming but that still has many restaurants and access to transportation.
Marseille is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the French Riviera, according to The World Pursuit. Located at the western end of the Côte d'Azur, it's well-positioned for those driving and is connected all the way to the eastern end of the Riviera by public transport.
To experience all of the great things to do in Cannes, it is recommended that you spend at least two full days in this beautiful town. This is because so many people visit Cannes in just one day, but giving yourself a full two days to see the city will allow you to walk around at your own pace and truly enjoy Cannes.
3 days in Nice is perfect to get a taste of the capital of Côte d'Azur and the French Riviera because it allows you to see the best places in the city and visit a nearby town. If you have more time, you can spend a week in Nice, use it as a base to explore other parts of the French Riviera.
The average journey time by train between Nice and Cannes is 35 minutes, with around 57 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Now Saint-Tropez is particularly known for its beautiful and popular beach clubs in the Bay of Pampelonne such as Nikki beach and Club 55, and because of its harbour where the rich and famous of the earth moor their yachts worth millions.
The capital of cinema is known worldwide for its trade fairs but also for its prestigious luxury hotels (Le Martinez, le Carlton...) frequented by film stars and other wealthy tourists. Cannes, it is the famous Palais des Festivals which rolls out the red carpet every year for the stars of world cinema.
It's the opportunity to see a lot of films, as there are several passing at the same time, and the place to get to know people that work in cinema all over the world.