{"id":9422,"date":"2024-02-10T14:15:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T13:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/cannes-ou-monaco\/"},"modified":"2024-02-10T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T14:25:37","slug":"cannes-or-monaco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/cannes-or-monaco\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannes or Monaco: where to go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning to visit the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur and wondering whether to go to <strong>Cannes or Monaco?<\/strong><br\/>We love both destinations. The choice is difficult, but we&#8217;re here to help you with our opinions on specific criteria.<br\/>Here&#8217;s our Cannes vs Monaco battle with tips and photos:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beaches, monuments and museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotels and restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cannes-or-Monaco.jpeg\" alt=\"Cannes or Monaco\" class=\"wp-image-9373\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannes or Monaco: summary of the comparison<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Short answer<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two cities are quite similar, luxury-oriented and yet very different.<br\/>Cannes is ideal for those looking for glamour, sandy beaches and a smaller town.<br\/>Monaco is an independent principality renowned for its international events, built on a massive cliffside. It impresses and fascinates with its luxury experience.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Paysages\/i-3SjrdJf\/0\/cc1a0625\/L\/La-turbie-vue-monaco-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Monaco\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Monaco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Depending on what you&#8217;re looking for&#8230;<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to easily explore the region: Cannes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for the most beautiful beaches: Cannes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for young children \/ families: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for the most beautiful hotels: Monaco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for a romantic getaway: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for gastronomy: Monaco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for the charm of the city: Cannes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for nightlife: equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230; <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1416533&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2319618&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations in Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1451964&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2319618&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations in Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/n-cSNNdV\/Port\/i-fGfbt8N\/0\/d9460e82\/L\/Cannes_ville-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cannes harbor\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cannes harbor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access + Location to explore the region<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both towns are located on the eastern half of the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. They are both well placed for exploring the region.<br\/>Here&#8217;s some road map to help you make a better assessment:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cannes to Monaco = 1h drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannes to Antibes = 25 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nice to Monaco = 30 min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannes to Saint-Tropez = 1h20 drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Map-best-towns-cities-cote-azur-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map best cities cote azur\" class=\"wp-image-4409\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nice-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur airport is the main international airport serving Monaco and Cannes.<br\/>Monaco airport: 30min drive<br\/>Cannes airport: 30min drive<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.directferries.co.uk\/corsica.htm?dfpid=1915&amp;affid=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Compare available flights.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two towns also have a train station with services between Marseille and Menton.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/track.effiliation.com\/servlet\/effi.redir?id_compteur=22819431&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F&amp;effi_id=LL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your trains<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nProvence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png 421w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best hotel offer: Monaco vs Cannes<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels in Cannes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/n-cSNNdV\/Hotel-Le-Suquet\/i-bRb3fLK\/0\/fda9c460\/L\/hotel_suquet_terrasse-L.jpg\" alt=\"Our terrace at the Hotel Le Suquet\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our terrace at the Hotel Le Suquet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range of hotels in Cannes is less comprehensive and, in our opinion, a little less charming.<br\/>However, we really liked some of the hotels, such as..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luxury: Five Seas Hotel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/five.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charming: Hotel Le Suquet &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/le-suquet-cannes-cannes.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">view prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glamour: Hotel BW Premier &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/mondialcannes.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-cannes-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article on where to stay in Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels in Monaco<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/H%C3%B4tels\/n-MhWPh8\/Monte-Carlo-Bay-Resort\/i-QbvdBVj\/0\/cd25b25a\/L\/Monaco-MonteCarloBay-lagoncascade-L.jpg\" alt=\"Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monaco offers a wide range of hotels, especially if you&#8217;re looking for 5-star accommodation.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luxury Palace: Hotel Hermitage &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mc\/ha-tel-hermitage.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">view prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resort: Hotel Monte-Carlo Bay &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mc\/monte-carlo-bay.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boutique: Hotel Miramar &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/mc\/miramar-monte-carlo1.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-monaco-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read our article on where to stay in Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannes&#8217; offer is less developed than Monaco&#8217;s, and a little less charming, in our opinion.<br\/>Our winner: Monaco<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions, museums and monuments<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannes attractions<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/n-cSNNdV\/Palais-des-Festivals-de-Cannes\/i-KrCffth\/0\/b6776c5e\/L\/walk%20of%20fame%20cannes-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"walk of fame\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannes&#8217; main attractions are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stroll through the Suquet district and admire the views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the Museum of Civilization and climb to the top of the tower for the best views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling like a star on the red carpet steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the fingerprints of your favorite actors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=cannes+croisi%C3%A8re&amp;searchSource=3?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">boat to \u00cele Marguerite<\/a> for a soak in nature and visit the famous Man in the Iron Mask Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or choose Saint-Honorat island and its abbey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroll along the seafront on La Croisette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nearby village of Mougins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cannes-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the best attractions in Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions in Monaco<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/Monuments\/n-s3Pf3g\/Palais-Princier\/i-HqH9JN5\/0\/ab9bcf04\/L\/Monaco-palaisprincier-fac%CC%A7ade-L.jpg\" alt=\"princely palace\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monaco&#8217;s main attractions are:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Prince&#8217;s Palace and watch the changing of the guard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore and marvel at its museums: the Oceanographic Museum, Prince Rainier III&#8217;s car collection, and art museums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admire the luxurious architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the many different garden styles (exotic, Japanese, rose garden&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy the luxurious ambience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best attractions in Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cultural offer is more developed in Monaco, but Cannes offers nature escapades.<br\/>Our winner: Monaco.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f7efff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\"><span>HAVE FUN<\/span> WITH THESE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">activities <\/span> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Great kayak trips in:  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/saint-tropez-l518\/saint-tropez-experience-en-kayak-dans-la-reserve-de-ramatuelle-t410562\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Saint-Tropez<\/a> to the Ramatuelle reserve<br\/>From<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cassis-l36948\/cassis-excursion-en-kayak-de-mer-dans-le-parc-national-des-calanques-t385834\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cassis<\/a> to the Calanques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/cannes\/helicopter-tours\/shared-panoramic-helicopter-flight-over-the-french-riviera-from-cannes\/11147?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Helicopter flight<\/a> from Cannes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nice-l314\/depuis-nice-transport-ar-en-bateau-vers-saint-tropez-t34024\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Shuttle service along the coast<\/a> between Nice and Saint-Tropez<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Bike tours: eBike in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nice-l314\/nice-tour-panoramique-de-la-cote-d-azur-en-e-bike-t211986\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; Mountain biking in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/en-GB\/activity\/france\/cannes\/mountain-bike\/electric-mountain-bike-ride-through-the-red-rocks-of-the-esterel-massif\/15425?_cid=867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Esterel massif<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cassis\/n-7WWMPS\/Activite\/i-tvdDL7m\/0\/e08efae7\/S\/kayak_calanque_cassis-S.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking on the C&#xF4;te d'Azur\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most beautiful beaches: Monaco or Cannes?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannes beaches<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/Plages\/n-SQcrd2\/Plage-du-Midi\/i-rQTgPKX\/0\/f75aadc9\/L\/plage%20midi%20cannes-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cannes Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After visiting the town, we particularly recommend the Plage du Midi and the Plage de la Bocca for quiet family afternoons. However, if you&#8217;d like to enjoy the hustle and bustle of Cannes, we recommend the lively Plages de la Croisette. We also loved the small coves of the \u00celes de L\u00e9rins, but you&#8217;ll need swimming shoes!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cannes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article on the beaches of Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monaco Beaches<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/n-sM4zGB\/Solarium-Beach\/i-J6pvt7W\/0\/2c1c91e2\/L\/monaco-solarium-vueensemble-L.jpg\" alt=\"Solarium Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Principality of Monaco is built into a cliffside on the Mediterranean coast. Yet it has only two public, artificial beaches. They are, however, pleasant, lively and boast a wide range of facilities.<br\/>There&#8217;s also Solarium Beach, an artificial concrete seawall.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-monaco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monaco&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no competition. Cannes is the big winner.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions around the cities<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions from Cannes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/Mus%C3%A9es\/n-vwZGDH\/Mus%C3%A9e-masque-du-fer\/i-hprCjSb\/0\/22912ed5\/L\/Cannes_Musee_masque_fer_fort_Royal_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from Sainte-Marguerite island\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from Sainte-Marguerite island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Cannes, you can visit<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The village of Mougins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The towns of Antibes, Nice&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cannes-l15\/depuis-cannes-croisiere-aller-retour-a-saint-tropez-t95337\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ferry to Saint-Tropez <\/a>or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cannes-l15\/au-depart-de-cannes-ferry-aller-retour-vers-monaco-t435038\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">ferry to Monaco<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u00cele Sainte-Marguerite<\/strong>: between hiking, swimming and the must-see Iron Mask Museum and Fort Royal, you&#8217;ll love this green setting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cannes-l15\/ferry-allerretour-de-canne-a-l-ile-sainte-marguerite-t65370\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8211; book your ferry trip<\/a> now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The best of Provence:<\/strong> visit the towns of \u00c8ze, Monaco, Antibes and Saint-Paul-de-Vence in a small group, and enjoy magnificent views of the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/nice-l314\/journee-sur-la-cote-d-azur-en-petit-groupe-t5971\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&#8211; see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>vineyards <\/strong>between Grasse, Gourdon and Valbonne <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cannes-l15\/excursion-vinicole-1-journee-a-grasse-gourdon-et-valbonne-t5975\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">&#8211; see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See our article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-excursions-from-cannes-day-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best excursions from Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions from Monaco<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Best-of\/n-PbwqvZ\/Villages\/i-B88qDKj\/0\/89f45548\/L\/La_Turbie_Trophee-L.jpg\" alt=\"Village of La Turbie\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Village of La Turbie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Monaco, you can visit<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Villages La Turbie, Roquebrune, <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-eze-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c8ze<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-sainte-agnes-cote-azur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sainte-Agn\u00e8s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The towns of Menton, Nice, Beaulieu-sur-Mer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cap Ferrat and the Villa Ephrussi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are few guided excursions from Monaco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you choose not to rent a car, it&#8217;s best to opt for Cannes, which offers guided tours.<br\/>If you have a car, Monaco is ideally located between Menton and Nice.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best gastronomic offer<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Cannes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Cannes\/Restaurants\/n-X6zpQS\/Restos-fa%C3%A7ades\/i-BHW8qHr\/0\/6a3a5092\/L\/restaurant%20mademoiselle%20gray%20barriere%20cannes-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant Mademoiselle Gray\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Cannes, Mediterranean flavors transported us. You&#8217;ll discover a cuisine that combines land and sea, using local Provencal produce.<br\/>There are also plenty of bars and restaurants with private beaches.<br\/>Among our favorite restaurants:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurant Table 22:<\/strong> fresh local produce cooked with great finesse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant La M\u00f4me:<\/strong> a must for Provencal evenings, where you can enjoy tasty cocktails!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Mademoiselle Gray (Plage Barri\u00e8re<\/strong>)<strong>:<\/strong> enjoy an exceptional panoramic sea view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-cannes-where-eat\/\">best restaurants in Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurants in Monaco<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/Restaurants\/n-58B7n3\/Restaurant-Chez-Pierre\/i-m9GT6T3\/0\/370ec115\/L\/monaco-chezpierre-poisson-L.jpg\" alt=\"Chez Pierre Restaurant\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Principality&#8217;s restaurant offer is extensive and highly sought-after, with numerous Michelin-starred and gourmet restaurants. You&#8217;ll discover tasty, bold Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a wide choice of world cuisine (Italian, Asian&#8230;): there really is something for everyone! Contrary to popular belief, you can also enjoy affordable, healthy dining in Monaco.<br\/>Among our favorite restaurants:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Restaurant Le Pavyllon (1 star):<\/strong> daring cuisine in its restaurant in the 5-star H\u00f4tel Hermitage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Chez Pierre: <\/strong>excellent gourmet dining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restaurant Supernature:<\/strong> a wine bar with a wide range of references, a cosy atmosphere and delicious focaccia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover our selection of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-monaco-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best restaurants in Monaco<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our review<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We preferred Monaco&#8217;s gastronomic offerings.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of getting around these cities\/regions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting around Cannes<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannes is smaller. So it&#8217;s easy to explore everything on foot. However, it is also quite steep.<br\/>To explore the Suquet, for example, you have to go upstairs.<br\/>You can also use the bus network.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Monaco\/Pratique\/n-K4X7wk\/Pratique\/i-k4MPjXf\/0\/50fd0e9e\/L\/Monaco-pratique-bustour-L.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco sightseeing bus\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s easy to explore downtown on foot. Everything is cliffside and the streets are steep. Allow for a cab budget.<br\/>Monaco also has a hop-on-hop-off bus to see the main places of interest &#8211; save time, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/monaco-l515\/monaco-monte-carlo-en-bus-a-arrets-multiples-t170400\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">buy your ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we visit Cannes and Monaco on the same trip?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two towns are quite close.<br\/>By car, 1h drive.<br\/>They can also be visited by train.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re staying in Canne, you can also take the ferry to visit Monaco during the day &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/cannes-l15\/au-depart-de-cannes-ferry-aller-retour-vers-monaco-t435038\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And why not other cities\/regions?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around Antibes and Cannes, there are plenty of other great towns to discover. You can read our comparison:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/cannes-or-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannes or Nice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/antibes-or-menton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antibes or Menton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/antibes-or-nice\/\">Nice or Antibes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/nice-or-monaco\/\">Nice or Monaco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/saint-tropez-or-monaco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saint-Tropez or Monaco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/cannes-or-saint-tropez\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannes or Saint-Tropez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or see our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-cities-cote-azur-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful towns on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO THE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-landscapes-cote-azur-photos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful landscapes in 30 photos<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cote-azur-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-villages-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful villages<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best beaches on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-gardens-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful gardens<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/islands-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most beautiful islands<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/hidden-gems-cote-azur-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-Ponteil\/i-38NGtcB\/0\/f2464217\/S\/plage_ponteil_vue-S.jpg\" alt=\"Antibes and the mountains\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Successful travel on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">Rent a car in Provence<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-nice-airport-station\/\">Nice<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-cannes-station\/\">Cannes<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-marseille-airport-station\/\">Marseille<\/a> &#8211; in <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-aix-provence-station\/\">Aix-en-Provence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-5-days-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-cote-azur-one-week-itinerary-french-riviera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/10-days-cote-azur-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 days<\/a><br\/>Weekend ideas: best-of &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-romantic-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">romantic<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/weekend-luxury-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">luxury<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/unusual-weekend-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unusual<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Nice\/n-wSXLpq\/Gare\/i-b5C5b9P\/0\/d153a796\/S\/gare-tgv-nice-train-S.jpg\" alt=\"Nice train station\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Where to stay<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/where-to-stay-cote-azur-best-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-cote-azur-5-star-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beachfront-hotels-cote-azur-seaside\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotels by the sea<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-boutique-hotels-cote-azur-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best boutique-hotels<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Nice\/H&#xF4;tels\/n-vLRxMK\/H&#xF4;tel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice\/i-2LsgGht\/1\/4997b805\/S\/Hotel-Anantara-Plaza-Nice-vue-mer-terrasse-restaurant-S.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-nice-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Nice<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cannes-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cannes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-antibes-france-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Antibes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-monaco-visit\/\">Best things to do in Monaco<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-saint-tropez-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Saint-Tropez<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cassis-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Cassis<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\">Best things to do in La Ciotat<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/things-to-do-village-eze-visit\/\">Village of \u00c8ze<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/Antibes\/n-mKVLR5\/Port-dAntibes\/i-nX9XG8L\/0\/feace0c9\/S\/nomade-port-antibes-S.jpg\" alt=\"ramparts Antibes\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link 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