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Cruising Travel Skills: Town-Hopping in the French Riviera - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide

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Creator's Key Takeaways

the French Riviera is ideal for the well-organized independent Cruiser

towns are about 20 minutes apart by train

we split our day between the three delightful towns

Creator's Tips & Advice

use the tourist office in the port
use the handy coastal train connections
split your day between Nice, Monaco, and Villefranche

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I town-hop in the French Riviera on a cruise?
QWhat are the best activities in Nice, Monaco, and Villefranche?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Monaco3½ Happy Bacon
Nice4 Happy Bacon
Villefranche4 Happy Bacon
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More information about travel to the French Riviera: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/french-riviera The French Riviera is ideal for the well-organized independent cruiser. Towns are about 20 minutes apart by train, allowing cruisers to fit in visits to Nice, Monaco, and Villefranche all within one day in port. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #frenchriviera Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.