Food destinations within easy reach of Nice, worth the early start.
Food destinations within easy reach of Nice, worth the train, the rental car or the early start.
Famous for Three Michelin stars at Mirazur and the Fete du Citron every February
Menton, about 40 minutes east of Nice by train, is home to Mirazur, Mauro Colagreco's three-Michelin-star restaurant at 30 avenue Aristide Briand.
TER train from Nice Ville to Menton, about 40 minutes
Famous for Two Michelin stars at La Chevre d'Or in Eze village, 427 metres above the sea
Eze, 15 minutes east of Nice by train, is a village 427 metres above the sea; La Chevre d'Or there holds two Michelin stars under chef Tom Meyer.
TER train from Nice Ville to Eze-sur-Mer, then up to the village
Famous for La Colombe d'Or, open since 1931, with works by Matisse, Miro, Picasso and Leger on its walls
Saint Paul de Vence has no direct train or bus from Nice; La Colombe d'Or, on Place de Gaulle, has hung gifts from Matisse, Miro and Picasso since 1931.
Train from Nice to Cagnes-sur-Mer, then bus 655 to Saint Paul de Vence; there is no direct service
Famous for The covered Provencal market on Cours Massena and the Picasso Museum
Antibes, 25 minutes west of Nice by train, has a Provencal market on Cours Massena (daily in summer, Tuesday to Sunday otherwise) and a Picasso museum.
Train from Nice Ville to Antibes, about 25 minutes
Famous for Three Michelin stars at Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse at the Hotel de Paris
Monaco, about 25 minutes east of Nice by train, is home to Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse's three-star restaurant at the Hotel de Paris on Place du Casino.
Train from Nice Ville to Monaco-Monte-Carlo, about 25 minutes
Famous for The harbour and the Port de la Sante, lined with restaurants and terraces
Villefranche-sur-Mer, 7 minutes east of Nice by train, has a yacht harbour and a Port de la Sante lined with restaurants and lively terraces.
Train from Nice Ville to Villefranche-sur-Mer, about 7 minutes
Famous for The covered Forville market and the Croisette
Cannes, about 36 minutes west of Nice by train, has the covered Forville market, open Tuesday to Sunday 7:00 to 13:00 and daily in July and August.
Train from Nice Ville to Cannes, about 36 minutes
Famous for The perfume houses Galimard, Molinard and Fragonard, each with tours and a museum
Grasse, northwest of Nice, is known as the world's perfume capital; Galimard (founded 1747), Molinard and Fragonard each run tours and a museum.
Train or bus from Nice; check SNCF Connect and Lignes d'Azur for times
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