{"id":746,"date":"2019-05-20T18:29:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T17:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ip.crionis.com\/blog\/?p=746"},"modified":"2020-12-22T13:48:29","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T13:48:29","slug":"first-stop-nice-the-french-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/first-stop-nice-the-french-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"First stop Nice, the French Riviera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I arrived in the French Riviera for 7 nights at the end of March. Looking back, I can now say for sure that when I was in Nice and Cannes, I did not get the same \u2018backpacker feel\u2019 as I did in the weeks after. Saying that, I spent 6 magnificent days here and there are so many places to see in the area.<\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-2576596973\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>So taking it back to the beginning for me, I started my trip in Ireland and flew into Nice. As I am on a budget I did not want to get a taxi from the airport so I walked to the bus station which is not too far and I bought a \u201910 voyages\u2019 bus ticket. You can use this ticket on the bus and the tram. As I knew I wanted to visit many places around Nice it was a cheaper and more convenient option than buying a bus ticket each time.<\/p><p>In Nice I spent two nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/OrwgXjr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Ma\u00efoun Guesthouse<\/a> which I can highly recommend. I stayed in a 6 person ensuite female dorm. The hostel was really central, clean and my booking was inclusive of breakfast which consisted of a buffet of fruit, pastries, cereals, yogurt, juices and coffee\/tea (I tried to book rooms with breakfast included everywhere I went as it always worked out cheaper than buying breakfast elsewhere). <\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-3007694643\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>As I am a solo female traveller I did not party in Nice. I always felt safe during the day as there were many people around, but at night I did not feel the same as there weren\u2019t many other backpackers around (I was also a little nervous as it was my first solo trip) so I always returned to my hostel at around 9pm.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day one \u2013 Nice<\/strong><\/h2><p>On my first day in Nice I was pretty tired, so I spent the day wandering around the city and mostly at the beach (beware the beaches here are stony beaches) and \u2018al Promenade des Anglais\u2019. There weren\u2019t too many specific things I wanted to do\/places I wanted to see in Nice itself so Nice was a perfect place to chill at the beach, people watch and soak in the ambience along the promenade. I definitely recommend watching the sunset from the promenade \u2013 it is pretty epic! <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/vicjKdRi5lXLFAruYIJSw86hqkLSzAzhrR2cQItcNKEMLEcbwjdg2MiJS4Cshd_YGnYbB0pRI-F_4LWJhV24XtYCbCV9koBSDVOXfBEhvL8O4mxAFbR_FUU1YQL6nXJqozlEfwPh\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day two \u2013 Nice<\/strong><\/h2><p>My second day in Nice was action packed (to make up for my lazy day on day one!) so I set off at about 8.30am to ensure I could get all the stops in without rushing. Over breakfast I got advice from the girl working in the hostel on the \u2018must see\u2019 places in the area (this is how I approached every part of my 5 week trip as the locals always know best). <\/p><p>(Recommended stops and in this order \u2013 Mont Boron, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Eze village and Monaco)<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop 1: Mont Boron<\/strong><\/h3><p>My first stop of the day was Mont Boron (number 14 bus). <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/XxXW7-51pUWU-7ZUxUSSh_0QcN1rpfs7Kg9KdtPg88U4S-EWkcCpdFnGxLQo9R78H39wZ-ulxftl9xjQLV-CAtp_LKAkFKsrBhwMlQ7k9Nw54JdECvylVp-QM4mQmps0COy1NLNB\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Here you can take a scenic hike which will lead to a castle overlooking Nice. I took some pretty cool photos here, the view was incredible and there didn\u2019t seem to be too many other tourists around, which is always a plus for me.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/nU6Op-lUDGbPkBSWaKFgcoMLpIsVL10PW1gcODLKTZEpd0oYfOx3jkqgUxzOd1iqBSJM2MZIEGAA3r3M6TVQSnh721oCnt6yjEf949jYtPBDa5ev_RoVZMwO7M9R-52niaDV4GWD\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>After I spent some time here (approximately one hour) I hiked back down the mountain to catch the bus (number 81) to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop 2<\/strong><\/h3><p>There are two options to get here from Mont Boran, you can either take two buses (number 30 followed by number 81) or you could walk to a bus stop that served the 81 bus. As I wanted to see more of the countryside I walked approximately 45 minutes to a further bus stop (you can use google maps to figure out the 81 bus route). <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/9rBCvFWPNAU0RjHk3RG2kS6HyKiu8dkz_L4rNiiTqyy4v16e3FtDdBt8gV_AAxonsZRk4WjIUN8wLQ7SR42LofyEfnAEkq_PRWS1g1yPnUM8jjNStFUtmDPqtMv89ftyk2mfLX8-\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Even on the bus to the Villa you see a lot of nice views. I must admit this place was much better than I expected. The gardens were honestly the nicest I have ever seen and the \u2018water show\u2019 was pretty sweet.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/gX1g4FAj1PPANNPy8OF23cx6Rrbf5TgkO6zly5fQac_auFgoKOrEuB4jTmltgDJ5BKl2HCEiAv98rFU0bp5-2VNq88__Scvmxm7UsUOkcrFDvo5XGxVC_NmJUKQnz1IagRReiviz\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>As I had a student card the entrance was 12eur. I spent three hours here without even realising! After walking around the numerous themed gardens and the Villa itself, I sat out on the terrace to relax and drink some sun infusion tea (try it!!). <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop 3: Eze Village<\/strong><\/h3><p>From the Villa I made my way to the mountain side village Eze (you can take bus number 83. I again walked a lot of the way, maybe for one hour \u2013 as I love walking and seeing as much as possible).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/ALrGTNzlP6mvA0Y-bOI_yaZ68JXby3ykBB7wBsnF0GfRq9A4obtr7PqYHgcLmklrS7S6CSRG6A6d8rzPcRYpWg7lpbNv-iKyjbLzE5RGMNLoeo2lqvJc4cOXBTpRCQxYgqNEdJqH\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>This place is really unique. It is a small village where everything is made from stone. It is really cool place to wander around and I was lucky when I was here there weren\u2019t too many other tourists so it was easy to see the buildings and streets.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mGlq5gfxa4VOGvZ4u0amhZ3X4yDNpiRzSqtLn2cenz0E6nVkIsXZsr759Wjw9gR47dDKP_b_Inn4DBAnHLNQyzYpW_Y4G_6dM2eMM7kWOddFvcBC5ans4wx5Jitsx8E2AOtULCpV\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Here you can visit perfumeries, buy fresh lavender and get your cardio up \u2013 there are a lot of steps and hills! I spent an hour walking around here, the village has a really cool artistic feel.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop 4: Monaco<\/strong><\/h3><p>From Eze I took a bus and then a train to Monaco (bus 83 to Gare SNCF Eze). Remember to use your interrail pass for this train, as it was my first time to use my pass since I arrived, I forgot about my pass and bought a train ticket (!!).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/smJWmJGfmhUbuqt2RGAzYaWYHORnY4isBSXK4YGseqkXAI9iJQIF3kimD8E0ChB6NdaDVXoDprzjlkSOa2rJ9dPOZE3axp3eicRBQxjNg08SuiYENA3HXrFcwrveNbVMtg11NuIB\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>I wanted to visit Monaco to see what all the hype was about. I arrived there at sunset (just about, I had to sprint up to the castle to get the sunset over the city). The views up to and from the castle are great and really nice for sunset.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/iSdbJGhHHucLrQKa8FvwfqNdiBNxV1aCNXxC05qiNrPUatbIs5GjqyIGFMt70BAuA7zuAbGWI_z7nTDxyjvSq6be2bfkKWyd1IiFWekYywRWJpIxGy4j0O5XAkkp7g3KsLuzo1BN\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Aside from this I wandered around for an hour (tagged onto the back of a walking tour I bumped into near the castle!), the old streets and buildings were pretty cool and aside from that there were lots of big yachts, fancy cars and rich people! After a long day and a lot of walking, I headed back to Nice at around 9pm on the train. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Y_aWiEMJ4TJBCJxnfNAT2cQD0038PyXCa2Jdq-zd_cTAmfWT7e2vV5taf3wepDH_eJDqBDRkzm7biSfjgDTu73Cyz8CI8JW7jd2LXugpS5RsZkPc2kC6NbvkRnLQyvgX-eknGeu-\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>If you are interested in this itinerary and want to see some pictures\/videos of each stop I have highlighted my whole 5 week trip on my Instagram page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xtinery_ox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xtinery_ox<\/a>, this part is in the \u2018South of France\u2019 highlight. You can also message me directly with any questions you have!<\/p><p>Check out my next post (coming soon) for what I did during three days in Cannes.<\/p><p>Merci,<\/p><p>Christine<\/p><div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-955527122\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I arrived in the French Riviera for 7 nights at the end of March. Looking back, I can now say for sure that when I was in Nice and Cannes, I did not get the same \u2018backpacker feel\u2019 as I did in the weeks after. 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