French Riviera 5-Day Itinerary
A French Riviera 5-day itinerary — Nice, Monaco, Èze, Cannes and Saint-Tropez, with a private chauffeur tying the days together.
Five days is enough to see the best of the French Riviera at a relaxed pace — its cities, the principality, a perched village and the glamour of the west. This itinerary spaces the highlights so each day has a focus, tied together by a private chauffeur.
Day 1 — Nice
Begin in Nice: the old town and its market, the Promenade des Anglais, the hilltop views from the Colline du Château and the museums of Cimiez. An easy, walkable first day to settle in, with a good dinner in the Vieux Nice.
Nice is the natural base for the days that follow.
- The old town and Cours Saleya market
- The Promenade des Anglais
- Views from the Colline du Château
- Dinner in the Vieux Nice
Day 2 — Monaco and Èze
Head east along the corniches to the perched village of Èze, then on to Monaco for the Casino, the Rock and the harbour. The drive itself, high above the sea, is one of the day's highlights, best enjoyed from the back seat.
Return in the evening or linger for dinner in Monte-Carlo.
- The perched village of Èze
- Monaco's Casino, Rock and harbour
- The scenic corniche drive
- Dinner in Monte-Carlo, optional
Day 3 — Cannes and the islands
West to Cannes for the Croisette, the old quarter of Le Suquet and a boat to the peaceful Lérins Islands. Antibes and its old town make an easy addition on the way back.
A day of glamour, beaches and a quiet island escape.
- The Croisette and Le Suquet
- A boat to the Lérins Islands
- Antibes on the way back
- Glamour and a quiet escape
Day 4 — Saint-Tropez
A longer day west to Saint-Tropez — the old port, the Place des Lices and, in season, the beach clubs of Pampelonne. The road is longer, so a chauffeur who times it around the traffic makes all the difference.
A taste of the Riviera's most famous name.
- The old port of Saint-Tropez
- The Place des Lices market
- Pampelonne beach clubs in season
- Timed around the peninsula traffic
Day 5 — villages and gardens
Finish inland and along the coast with the artists' village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the gardens of Cap-Ferrat and the pastel harbour of Villefranche — a gentler, scenic last day before departure.
A private chauffeur ties the five days into one seamless trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is five days enough for the French Riviera?
Yes. Five days covers Nice, Monaco, Èze, Cannes and Saint-Tropez at a relaxed pace, with time for a village-and-gardens day too.
What is a good 5-day French Riviera itinerary?
Nice, then Monaco and Èze, then Cannes and the islands, then Saint-Tropez, finishing with the villages and gardens of the coast.
How do you get around on a 5-day Riviera trip?
A private chauffeur links the days from a single base, handling the corniches, the parking and the longer run to Saint-Tropez.
Where should I base a 5-day Riviera trip?
Nice is the ideal base — central and well connected, with a chauffeur bringing the rest of the coast within easy reach each day.
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