{"id":214,"date":"2019-06-30T12:01:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T12:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/?p=214"},"modified":"2023-05-13T15:56:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T15:56:02","slug":"nice-or-cannes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/","title":{"rendered":"Nice Or Cannes: Which To Choose for 3-4 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nice and Cannes are two of the star destinations of the <strong>French Riviera<\/strong> (C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur).  If you&#8217;re planning on visiting the coast for a few days, you&#8217;re probably wondering which of Nice or Cannes you would be better off staying in as your basecamp.  The goal of this article is to help you make the right decision based on your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dc564a5b660\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65dc564a5b660\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_quick_answer\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: quick answer\">Nice Or Cannes: quick answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_what_travelers_say\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: what travelers say\">Nice Or Cannes: what travelers say<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_access_transportation\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: access &amp; transportation\">Nice Or Cannes: access &amp; transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_vibe_people\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: vibe &amp; people\">Nice Or Cannes: vibe &amp; people<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_sights_culture\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: sights &amp; culture\">Nice Or Cannes: sights &amp; culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_nature_outdoors\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: nature &amp; outdoors\">Nice Or Cannes: nature &amp; outdoors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_food_nightlife\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: food &amp; nightlife\">Nice Or Cannes: food &amp; nightlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_shopping\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: shopping\">Nice Or Cannes: shopping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_lodging\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: lodging\">Nice Or Cannes: lodging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/nice-or-cannes\/#Nice_Or_Cannes_day_trips\" title=\"Nice Or Cannes: day trips\">Nice Or Cannes: day trips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_quick_answer\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: quick answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes is a pretty beach resort with a gorgeous small <strong>beachfront promenade<\/strong>, <strong>upscale designer shops<\/strong> and luxury hotels, a glamorous film festival, nice sandy beaches, an elegant old port, and a small old town.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice is a larger city with a long, high-traffic but beautiful beach promenade, a <strong>larger city center<\/strong> with lots of restaurants and cultural sights, and highly <strong>efficient transportation<\/strong> to all places along the Riviera coast and the backcountry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_what_travelers_say\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: what travelers say<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/36662078631_f77a721548_z.jpg\" alt=\"Cannes bay and harbor\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/36662078631_f77a721548_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/36662078631_f77a721548_z-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Cannes bay and harbor (2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Nice is bigger than Cannes, being France\u2019s 5th largest city, and is <strong>busier<\/strong>, more lively, nosier, and more diverse, with some gritty parts as well.  Nice is more of a <strong>real city<\/strong>, while Cannes is more of a <strong>quiet beach resort<\/strong> with a more <strong>exclusive, luxury feel<\/strong>. <\/li><li>Nice\u2019s beachfront <strong>Promenade des Anglais <\/strong>is beautiful and wide but a heavy-traffic motorway.  Cannes\u2019 <strong>Croisette<\/strong> seafront promenade is smaller with much less traffic.  The Croisette is lined with high-end designer stores.<\/li><li>In Nice, the beaches along the Promenade are all covered with <strong>pebbles<\/strong>, whereas Cannes\u2019 urban beaches are <strong>fine sand <\/strong>beaches.<\/li><li>Both Nice and Cannes have an <strong>old town <\/strong>but Nice\u2019s is larger with more going on. Nice\u2019s center has a wide offer of restaurants, e.g in the <strong>Triangle d\u2019Or <\/strong>and the <strong>Cours Saleya<\/strong>. Cannes primarily has beachside restaurants along the Croisette. <\/li><li>Both Nice and Cannes have an old port, but Cannes also has several additional harbors.<\/li><li>Nice is <strong>centrally located <\/strong>on the Cote d\u2019Azur and provides an excellent transportation hub for visiting the area (see next section). Cannes is also well-connected but is at the <strong>Western end <\/strong>of the transport link.  Cannes also has easy boat access to the Lerins islands.<\/li><li>In Cannes, you can generally <strong>walk everywhere <\/strong>(beach, restaurants, old town, train station). In Nice, you may have to walk a lot or <strong>take the tram <\/strong>to get to places.<\/li><li>Nice feels more like an <strong>authentic French city <\/strong>and has <strong>excellent cultural sights<\/strong> (including Chagall and Matisse museums), large outdoor markets, numerous activities. Cannes has a small but charming <strong>old town <\/strong>with <strong>grand hotels <\/strong>offering fancy lobbies and bars.<\/li><li>Travelers tend to choose Nice for 3 or 4 days as they never run out of things to do and see.  Those who seek to relax on the beach and walk around exclusive areas, however, may find Cannes a better option.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_access_transportation\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: access &amp; transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The small Nice C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur airport is 7-8 km from the Nice center, but 25-30 km from Cannes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxis in the area are very expensive, costing about 30 euros from the airport to Nice city center.  Uber is a slightly more affordable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public transportation is excellent along the coast with numerous and fast commuter trains. Nice is in the middle of transport links, with, in one direction, Biot, Antibes, Juan Le Pins, and Cannes, and in the other direction, Villefranche, Eze, Monaco, Menton, and Italy (Ventimiglia). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes is at the West end of the transport link, but you can still travel all the way to Italy without additional changes or cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice has a great tram system to move around the city easily.  Cannes is more compact so you can easily walk along the Croisette and inland to the bus station. The \u201cRoutiere\u201d open-air bus starts near the old harbor at the end of the Croisette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: if you need to store your luggage before checking in or after checking out of your hotel, you can use Radical&#8217;s convenient storage service locations in <a href=\"https:\/\/radicalstorage.tp.st\/KSbSSiSP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Nice<\/a> or in <a href=\"https:\/\/radicalstorage.tp.st\/uFjig7lv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Cannes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_vibe_people\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: vibe &amp; people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/957603644_854e373d39_z.jpg\" alt=\"street market in nice france\" class=\"wp-image-718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/957603644_854e373d39_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/957603644_854e373d39_z-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Street market in Nice (3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, Cannes is <strong>more compact<\/strong> and <strong>less urban <\/strong>than Nice.  It\u2019s a pretty town with nice sand beaches and the gorgeous (light-traffic) Croisette beachside promenade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Croisette is lined with beautiful <strong>historic hotels<\/strong> often seen in movies &#8211; you can freely enter the sumptuous lobbies and even access some of the bars for a nice drink.  Other parts of cannes, though, have a more &#8220;normal&#8221; architecture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes has a <strong>small-town feel <\/strong>with its <strong>yacht harbor <\/strong>and tiny old town where you can find local food, cosmetics, souvenirs, and chic clothing. The Cannes port is also where you can catch a ferry to the pretty Lerins islands nearby.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a popular small shopping area across from the beach often referred to by Americans as &#8220;Rodeo Drive&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice, on the other hand, provides a more urban experience with larger distances, diverse neighborhoods, larger and more frequent <strong>cultural events<\/strong>, and more choices for going out.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tree-lined Promenade des Anglais is wide and beautiful and can be walked all the way to the Nice harbor.  You\u2019ll often see <strong>performing artists<\/strong> and activities along the promenade. Like Cannes, Nice also has its grand hotels with beautiful architecture and frequent live bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entertainment activities also take place in the <strong>pedestrian streets of the old town<\/strong>, around Place Massena where the tram goes, and in the Cours Saleya which is quite lively at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Nice and Cannes get <strong>very touristy <\/strong>in the summer, making for a cosmopolitan feel.  Nice, however, better retains its <strong>French vibe <\/strong>compared to Cannes, being a bigger city where people live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes has <strong>several nice sand beaches <\/strong>which are within short walking distance from town and hotels with free amenities, animation, and warm water.  The beaches get very crowded in the summer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast, Nice\u2019s urban beaches along the Promenade are covered with <strong>pebbles <\/strong>and so are much less attractive &#8211; expensive sun chairs are required for comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_sights_culture\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: sights &amp; culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/457584507_c4bfc1a7b9_z.jpg\" alt=\"Cannes la croisette\" class=\"wp-image-719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/457584507_c4bfc1a7b9_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/457584507_c4bfc1a7b9_z-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/457584507_c4bfc1a7b9_z-310x232.jpg 310w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/457584507_c4bfc1a7b9_z-140x105.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Cannes  &#8211; La Croisette (4)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice has some quality cultural sights to offer visitors, including the stunning <strong>Matisse and Chagall museums<\/strong>, the Fondation Maeght modern art museum in nearby Saint-Paul de Vence, and the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer (a half-hour train ride from Nice).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"this post (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/marseille-or-nice\/\" target=\"_blank\">this other post<\/a> for more details about Nice\u2019s cultural sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Cannes, you can quickly access the <strong>Picasso museum <\/strong>located in Antibes.  Cannes itself has the majestic <strong>Palais des Festivals <\/strong>to show off, an imposing construction home to the world-famous Cannes Film Festival and the All\u00e9e des Etoiles red-carpeted walk of fame.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cannes Yachting Festival every year allows visitors to admire at some of the trendiest and costliest luxury Yachts in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes also has the <strong>Centre d\u2019Art la Malmaison<\/strong>, an art gallery and museum boasting some great exhibitions, the impressive 19th Century town hall with views out to the port, the <strong>Notre Dame d\u2019Esp\u00e9rance <\/strong>14th-15th century church and surrounding historical neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other sights include he authentic, pastel-colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?district=6745&amp;aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"le Suquet\">le Suquet<\/a> neighborhood, and the 200-acre <strong>Croix-des-Gardes park <\/strong>with its pleasant paths and 19th Century castle and garden areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some of the best tours and activities you can do in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/AXjLxUW9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Nice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/uxYdrP4k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Cannes<\/a> &#8211; walking tours, foodie and wine tours, boat excursions, shopping tours, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_nature_outdoors\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: nature &amp; outdoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2441636174_0061ece14f_z.jpg\" alt=\"Beach in Cannes\" class=\"wp-image-723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2441636174_0061ece14f_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2441636174_0061ece14f_z-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Beach in Cannes (5)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, Cannes has several urban beaches with fine sand great for sunbathing and swimming.  <strong>Palm Beach <\/strong>and <strong>Plage du Midi <\/strong>are the most popular and closest to the town center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nice, on the other hand, only has pebble-covered beaches lining the Promenade des Anglais.  Although the sea view is stunning, you really need to wear shoes for walking on the stones, and you generally have to rent a lounge chair if you want to get some sun with any comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If staying in Nice, an alternative is to take the short train ride to <strong>Antibes <\/strong>and <strong>Juan-les-pins<\/strong>, about midway between Nice and Cannes, where you\u2019ll find nice sand beaches to relax on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See more cool outdoor activities in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/rCEUjhYK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Nice<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/HHkFfbWf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Cannes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_food_nightlife\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: food &amp; nightlife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/42049762352_68b8f1be25_z.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant in Nice france\" class=\"wp-image-726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/42049762352_68b8f1be25_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/42049762352_68b8f1be25_z-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Restaurant in Nice (6)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the restaurants in Nice are found in the <strong>pedestrian streets <\/strong>of the old town, with a feel close to the Quartier Latin in Paris.  The restaurants in Nice are quite authentic with reasonable prices, unlike Cannes where everything is very expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of places to eat include <strong>the Safari<\/strong> on the Cours Saleya, where you can watch people go by, the <strong>Comptoir du March\u00e9<\/strong>, or the <strong>Atelier du Port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Nice, most of the restaurants in Cannes are situated along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?district=7399&amp;aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"La Croisette\">La Croisette<\/a> promenade, thus typically offering stunning ocean views. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?district=1366&amp;aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"port area\">port area<\/a><strong> <\/strong>also has many good small pizza places.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the streets parallel to the promenade, by the Casino, you can also find some really good <strong>seafood places <\/strong>with small terraces to sit outside.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most places get crowded with diners quite late around 10 or 11 pm.  Le <strong>Cannet<\/strong>, further from the seafront, is another nice area to have lunch in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the nightlife in Cannes takes place close to the beaches and in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?district=7401&amp;aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"old town\">old town<\/a><strong> <\/strong>around the old port. There are quite a few good places for drinks around there including English and Irish pubs such as Ma Nolans, Morrisons, and the Quays.  You can also have a cocktail in one of the <strong>luxury hotel bars <\/strong>around the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_shopping\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: shopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes has a lot of stores for shopping along the <strong>Rue d\u2019Antibes<\/strong>.  As mentioned earlier, these are mainly high-priced designer shops, which is why visitors commonly compare that area to Rodeo Drive, a similar luxury shopping street in Beverly Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more \u201cnormal\u201d stores as you walk further away from the seafront.  Near the railway station is also a <strong>street market <\/strong>where you can buy less overpriced clothes and handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_lodging\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: lodging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/41953274724_80e61fc4b4_z.jpg\" alt=\"Cannes lodging carlton hotel\" class=\"wp-image-721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/41953274724_80e61fc4b4_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/41953274724_80e61fc4b4_z-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Cannes (7)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, staying in Nice is cheaper than Cannes (or Monaco).  Nice has a broad range of accommodations to offer, ranging from affordable to luxury. Staying in the <strong>Carr\u00e9 d\u2019Or<\/strong> district adjacent to the old town is a great option as you\u2019ll be a short walk (or a quick tram ride) to the beach, the old town, and the train station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers often mention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/lemeridiennice.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Le Meridien hotel\">Le Meridien hotel<\/a> which has an excellent location right at the beach and close to the Old Town.  The rooms with sea view are quiet despite the heavy traffic on the Promenade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger people enjoy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/hotel-windsor-nice1.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Hotel Windsor\">Windsor<\/a> in the Carr\u00e9 d\u2019Or area.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/la-perouse.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"La P\u00e9rouse\">La P\u00e9rouse<\/a> is considered an excellent hotel with a Proven\u00e7al style, offering large rooms with terraces and amazing views. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/negresco.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Negresco\">Negresco<\/a><strong> <\/strong>is among the most iconic (and expensive) hotels in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some visitors prefer to stay in the many B&amp;Bs and hotels outside of Nice which provide a great base for venturing into the countryside, hills, and mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cannes also has a great choice of accommodations. Places in the central \u201cBanane\u201d town center (banana shaped) are conveniently close to the beaches, stores, nightlife, and transportation. Travelers often mention the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/azurene-royal.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Azurene Royal Hotel\">Azurene Royal Hotel<\/a>, very close to the beach, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/splendid-cannes.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"hotel Splendid\">hotel Splendid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More upscale options include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/majestic-barriere.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"the Majestic\">the Majestic<\/a>, near the Croisette, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/gray-d-albion.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Grey d\u2019Albion\">Grey d\u2019Albion<\/a>, a bit further away from the beach.  The iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/carlton-riviera-cannes123.en.html?aid=7904760&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"Carlton\">Carlton<\/a><strong> <\/strong>is located right on the busy Croisette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative options include the scenic <strong>Esterel coast<\/strong> (West of Cannes) including <strong>Theoule-sur-Mer<\/strong>, renting a house in Le Cannet above the town, or staying in beautiful <strong>Cap d\u2019Antibes<\/strong> or in <strong>Cap Ferrat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nice_Or_Cannes_day_trips\"><\/span>Nice Or Cannes: day trips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5928403520_4787fc20c1_z.jpg\" alt=\"day trips from Nice france\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5928403520_4787fc20c1_z.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5928403520_4787fc20c1_z-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Nice surroundings (8)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many day trips to make from either Nice or Cannes. In Cannes, you can easily walk to the train and bus station, whereas in Nice you may have to walk or take the tram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Nice, you can be in <strong>Monaco <\/strong>in 20 minutes by train, and in Cannes in 35 minutes. In between, you can make stops in Villefranche, Antibes, and Menton. You can visit the <strong>Saint-jean-Cap-Ferrat<\/strong> peninsula and the magnificent <strong>Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild<\/strong>.  You can also catch buses to hill towns such as <strong>Vence<\/strong> and <strong>Eze<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4806098138_8111c67a39_c.jpg\" alt=\"Monaco - nice or cannes\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4806098138_8111c67a39_c.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/4806098138_8111c67a39_c-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Monaco (9)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Nice, you can also rent a car to visit the beautiful backcountry (e.g the Gorges du Loup) or drive to <strong>Roquebrune-Cap-Martin<\/strong> near Monaco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Cannes, you can take a day trip to the Iles de <strong>Lerins islands<\/strong>.  You can also take a quick drive or train ride to the Esterel Coast, a small mountain with scenic walks and uncrowded coves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From both Nice or Cannes, you can drive inland to Moustiers-Ste-Marie and visit the Gorges of Verdon or to the beautiful <strong>Provence <\/strong>region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find some cool day trips you can do in <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/G540vpDL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Nice<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tp.st\/N6cwjfml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" title=\"\">Cannes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">***<br><em>Photo credits:<br><\/em>(1) Featured:  <br>(2) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/alehins\/36662078631\/\" target=\"_blank\">2017 Cannes France (36)<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/alehins\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alehins<\/a> <br>(3) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/spotsgot\/957603644\/\" target=\"_blank\">market<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/spotsgot\/\" target=\"_blank\">cking<\/a> <br>(4) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bs0u10e0\/457584507\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carlton Cannes<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/bs0u10e0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bs0u10e0<\/a> <br>(5) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/24736216@N07\/2441636174\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cannes &#8211; Beach and Hotels<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/24736216@N07\/\" target=\"_blank\">roger4336<\/a> <br>(6) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pedrosz\/42049762352\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Vieux Paris<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/pedrosz\/\" target=\"_blank\">szeke<\/a> <br>(7) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/129231073@N06\/41953274724\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cannes<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/129231073@N06\/\" target=\"_blank\">corno.fulgur75<\/a> <br>(8) &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/houseofhall\/5928403520\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nice, France<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/houseofhall\/\" target=\"_blank\">DrBob317<\/a><br>(9)  &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/shesarii\/4806098138\/\" target=\"_blank\">Monaco<\/a>&#8221;&nbsp;(<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a>)&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/shesarii\/\" target=\"_blank\">arielaot<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nice and Cannes are two of the star destinations of the French Riviera (C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur). If you&#8217;re planning on visiting the coast for a few days, you&#8217;re probably wondering which of Nice or Cannes you would be better off staying in as your basecamp. The goal of this article is to help you make the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":715,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[42],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2500,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214\/revisions\/2500"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cityorcity.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}