{"id":1071,"date":"2025-08-03T14:47:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T14:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2025-08-03T14:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T14:47:44","slug":"the-best-day-trips-from-cannes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/the-best-day-trips-from-cannes\/","title":{"rendered":"The best day trips from Cannes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cannes, with its Mediterranean charm and glamour, is the perfect starting point to explore the wonders of the French Riviera. Whether you\u2019re looking for culture, luxury, or nature, the surrounding areas offer many fascinating destinations that are accessible in a day. Here\u2019s a guide to the best day trips from Cannes, including information on transportation and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ef8faab6\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">1. Nice<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b500dfd2\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How to get there:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong>: About 30 minutes from Cannes train station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: Approximately 40 minutes via the A8 motorway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: Around 1 hour with regional bus lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-770\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/promenade-des-anglais-Nice-1140x760.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e44aea82\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Activities to do:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promenade des Anglais<\/strong>: Stroll along this famous seaside promenade lined with palm trees and caf\u00e9s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Nice (Vieux Nice)<\/strong>: Explore the narrow, colorful streets, visit local markets like Cours Saleya, and taste socca, a local specialty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/strong>: Discover the works of one of Nice\u2019s most famous artists in this charming museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-9a4b3188\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">2. Monaco<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-79d23a80\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How to get there:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong>: About 1 hour from Cannes train station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: Approximately 1 hour via the A8 motorway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: Around 1 hour and 30 minutes with regional bus lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo.webp 1900w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo-1024x404.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo-768x303.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo-1536x606.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/monte-carlo-1140x450.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-32de3e68\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Activities to do:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prince&#8217;s Palace (Palais Princier)<\/strong>: Visit the official residence of the Prince of Monaco and watch the changing of the guard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monte Carlo Casino<\/strong>: Try your luck at the famous casino or simply admire its spectacular architecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exotic Garden (Jardin Exotique)<\/strong>: Stroll through this lush garden offering stunning views of the sea and the principality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dd93ef22\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">3. Antibes<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b8c30fda\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How to get there:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong>: About 20 minutes from Cannes train station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: Approximately 30 minutes via the A8 motorway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: Around 40 minutes with regional bus lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-778\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes-1140x596.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/port-vauban-Antibes.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3a3c6b23\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Activities to do:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Town (Vieille Ville)<\/strong>: Explore the charming historic center with its ramparts, markets, and picturesque streets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Picasso Museum (Mus\u00e9e Picasso)<\/strong>: Located in the Ch\u00e2teau Grimaldi, this museum showcases a rich collection of Picasso&#8217;s works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port Vauban<\/strong>: Discover one of the largest pleasure harbors in the Mediterranean and admire the luxury yachts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7a8e58ff\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">4. L\u00e9rins island<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f119cd43\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How to get there:<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boat<\/strong>: About 15 to 20 minutes from Cannes harbor with regular shuttles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-781\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins-1536x640.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/iles-de-lerins-1140x475.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6624b36b\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Activities to do:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sainte-Marguerite Island<\/strong>: Explore the preserved nature, visit the Fort Royal and the Sea Museum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saint-Honorat Island<\/strong>: Discover the still-active L\u00e9rins Abbey and taste the wines produced by the monks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f70d292c\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>5. Grasse<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ea47bb85\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>How to get there:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Train<\/strong>: About 1 hour from Cannes train station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Car<\/strong>: About 45 minutes via the D6185.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bus<\/strong>: About 1 hour with regional bus lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1773\" height=\"2364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:462px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse.jpg 1773w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/grasse-1140x1520.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1773px) 100vw, 1773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-6258437f\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Activities to do:<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Perfume Museum<\/strong>: Immerse yourself in the history and art of perfumery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perfume Factory Tours<\/strong>: Join a guided tour to discover the manufacturing processes at famous houses like Fragonard, Molinard, and Galimard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Old Town<\/strong>: Stroll through the picturesque streets and enjoy views of the surrounding hills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The areas around Cannes are filled with exciting and diverse destinations to explore in a day. Whether you&#8217;re drawn to the elegance of Nice, the luxury of Monaco, the charm of Antibes, the serenity of the L\u00e9rins Islands, or the fragrances of Grasse, each excursion will offer memorable and enriching experiences. Make the most of your stay in Cannes to explore the French Riviera in all its facets and create unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to book your accommodation directly on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lra-cannes.com\/fr\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cannes, with its Mediterranean charm and glamour, is the perfect starting point to explore the wonders of the French Riviera. 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