cannes or nice???

we have one day in port there. should we go to cannes or nice?? we are looking for the best views, people watching, beaches, old villages and markets. where can we see and feel the best of the french riviera??

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which port are you docking in?

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villefranche..thank you!

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%26quot;we are looking for the best views, people watching, beaches, old villages and markets%26quot;

It%26#39;s a lot for one day - personally I%26#39;d give Cannes a miss as there is plenty on your doorstep without adding the journey there and back - and much as I like Cannes I prefer Nice, Villefranche and Monte Carlo.

You don%26#39;t say when you land and depart but Villefranche is worth an hour or two, longer if you fancy lunch at the front - lovely outdoor restaurants and tremendous views.

Then I%26#39;d taxi to the hilltop village of Eze - again a couple of hours wandering round and taxi again to MonteCarlo - where there is the old town and palace and the more modern part with the marina and Casino Square.

Taxi or train back to Villefrance.

That%26#39;s a good 6-8 hours.

Or you could substitute Nice for MC - and do a tour of the old town and take in the sea front - really down to time and preference...

Jim

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Definitely Nice.

It meets all your requirements - beautiful views, an Old Town, an open-air market at Cours Saleya...

It does have a long beach although it is not sandy but covered in pebbles.

Enjoy!

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Most definitely agree with Ellonway!

We adored Nice! It felt so comfortable to us and had so much charm. We adore the Old town and in the morning, they have the best produce/ Flower Market

(Tuesday-Sunday) ( Monday, they have an antique market)!

Cannes was very fancy- very beautiful-pretty yachts and people- but we felt so much more at home in Nice! We loved it!

But, please give yourself time to experience Ville franche-sur-mer. It is beautiful, delightful and just absolutely gorgeous! It has a lovely beach and beautiful landscaping! Enjoy!

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Definitely Nice.

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Another vote for Nice if you only have the one day!

Jo