24 hours in the South of France

Discover the perfect destination for a quick escape: the south of France! With limited annual leave, I opted for a bank holiday weekend adventure, exploring Nice, Monte-Carlo, and Cannes—all in just 24 hours. Dive into my detailed itinerary for inspiration and plan your next getaway now!

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Day One:

3:00 PM: Arrival in Nice

4/5:00 PM: Check-in at the hotel

5:15 PM: Train journey from Nice-Ville to Monte-Carlo (sit on the right side for views)

5:45 PM: Discover Monte Carlo Casino, Hotel de Paris, stroll the F1 track, visit Prince’s Palace, Saint Nicholas Cathedral

6:30-7:00 PM: Leisurely walk to Larvotta Beach

7:00-8:00 PM: Dinner at Giacomo’s

8:00-9:00 PM: Evening stroll to Port Hercule

9:15 PM: Return train to Nice-Ville

9:30-10:15PM: Freshen up and start getting ready

10:30 PM: Tram ride to Wayne’s Bar

12:00 AM: Return to the hotel and rest

Day Two:

5:45 AM: Wake up and get ready

6:25 AM: Departure by train to Cannes

7:00-8:00 AM: Visit Notre Dame Church, Palace of Festivals, stroll along the pier, explore Place de La Castre

8:00 AM: Breakfast at Copenhagen Coffee Lab in Cannes

9:30 AM: Return to Nice

10:30 AM: Check-out from the hotel

11:00 AM: Explore Old Nice, hike up to Castle Hill Waterfall, Colline du Château, Cours Saleya, stroll along Promenade des Anglais, visit Ruhl Plage

1:00 PM: Discover Place Massena and enjoy lunch

2:00 PM: Transfer to the airport

4:00 PM: Departure flight back home

Important information

Flights: Skyscanner

Transfers: GetTransfer

Accommodation: booking.com

Holiday package deals: Love Holidays

Rent a car: Local Rent

Book activities: getyourguide

Sunset boat ride: book here

Train bookings: Trainline

Amazon Essentials: Here

Thank you for taking the time to read! Until next time.

Kem x