Nice

Stepping out of my hotel near the Promenade des Anglais at 8:30 AM, the morning sun was already bouncing off the Mediterranean, casting a sharp blue light over the entire French coastline. When you plan a multi-day journey originating right here from Nice , the logistics of train schedules and crowded buses usually dictate the pace. But covering ground across the Côte d’Azur requires a completely different approach if you actually want to feel the coastal breeze and stop wherever the view demands it. I have spent years navigating the winding coastal cornices and steep interior hills behind the coast. Designing a multi-day trip from this Mediterranean hub means balancing the sheer volume of tourists in peak season with the quiet, winding backroads that most standard coach buses cannot even access.