Sarah Vanheel

Wondering where to stay in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat? This small peninsula between Nice and Monaco is one of the most exclusive addresses on the French Riviera, yet it feels surprisingly low-key. Unlike Cannes or Saint-Tropez, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat isn’t about nightlife or flashy beach clubs. And compared to Monaco, it’s far less showy. It’s about sea views, pine trees, coastal paths, stately villas, and long lunches overlooking the water.

If you’re looking for a complete Nice travel guide that goes beyond a list of attractions, you’re in the right place. Nice isn’t just a beach stop on the French Riviera. It’s a vibrant Mediterranean city with distinct neighborhoods, strong regional train connections, layered history, and immediate access to hilltop villages, coastal walks, and glamorous Côte d’Azur towns.

Looking for the best things to do in Saint-Paul de Vence? Perched on a hill between Nice and the hinterland villages of the Alpes-Maritimes, this medieval village is compact, atmospheric, and incredibly dense in history, art, and character. Saint-Paul de Vence is one of those villages I keep coming back to. Over the years, I’ve visited in different seasons, at different times of day, sometimes just passing through, other times lingering for hours.