9 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Plage des Ondes (in Cap d'Antibes), Cannes (Lérins Islands, Marche Forville, &more) and Antibes (Musee Picasso & Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall, don't miss a visit to Palais de la Prefecture, wander the streets of Old Town, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Nice trip planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Nice is an approximately 25-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Nice. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Melbourne in September: highs in Nice hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time for the flight back home.