I want to visit Nice,Monaco,Cannes,St.-Tropes,Monaco. Where should I stay,to get around easy to other cities?

Question

I am planning to stay for 7-9 days. What else should I visit from this area? Where should I spend the most time? Should I rent a car?

Answer 1

I'd stay in Nice, which is probably a little less expensive than the others and more-or-less centrally located. You can take the train from there to Monaco or Cannes in just a few minutes. St. Tropez is a different matter, though: there's no train station there, and you'll have to take the train to St. Raphael or Toulon and a bus in from there. Traffic getting in and out of St. Tropez can be a bear.

When I was there about a year and a half ago I stayed in Nice and took the train up to Milan, and I heartily second the other answerer's suggestion that you make that trip. I just spent two nights in Milan, which seemed about right. Then spend a day in Monaco (day trip from Nice), a day in Cannes, and all of the rest of the time in Nice. I'd save St. Tropez for another trip.

Answer 2

You can stay in Monaco and use the train to move around among the French cities along the coast. Milan is about 3 hours away from Monaco by train. If it were me I wouldn't rent a car; that's always a hassle whenever I try it.

Answer 3

Buy a Michelin Green Guide. They're the best! They tell you everything you need to know and more. However, they are not too
"wordy," are light to carry and give a 5 star rating to the attractions. Often, they mention beautiful places that are not even listed by other guidebooks.

I found it very easy to get around in a small, compact car or a Vespa. If you're young, take the Vespa. Also, it's cheap on gas.

Answer 4

I totally agree wih Paul S...but if you have the time take a side trip to Grasse up in the hills behind Cannes. It's the center of the perfume industry in France! Lovely little town to visit in a morning!