6 days in South of France Itinerary

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

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Porto, Portugal to Nice is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Porto to Nice due to the time zone difference. In July, Nice is somewhat warmer than Porto - with highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C. You'll set off for Villefranche-sur-Mer on the 7th (Thu).

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera.GeographyVillefranche-sur-Mer adjoins the city of Nice to the east along Mont Boron, Mont Alban and Mont Vinaigrier, and 10km south west of Monaco. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Villa Kerylos, then examine the collection at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Paloma Beach.

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Villefranche-sur-Mer is just a stone's throw from Nice. July in Villefranche-sur-Mer sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Eze.

Hillside villages along the Mediterranean coast don't come more picturesque than Eze, attracting vacationers with its perfectly preserved medieval streets, colorful botanical gardens, and sweeping sea views.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Chemin Frédéric Nietzsche, cruise along Moyenne Corniche, then steep yourself in history at La cité médiévale, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze.

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Eze is very close to Villefranche-sur-Mer. July in Eze sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cap d'Ail.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Promenade Le Corbusier, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Mala.

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Cap d'Ail is just a short distance from Eze. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Marineland. On the 11th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Vieille Ville and then take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook.

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Nice is just a short distance from Cap d'Ail. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.