Italy And France Summer Itinerary: A Luxury Road Trip From Rome To Saint-Tropez
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Crossing into France, the Mediterranean stretched out like a sheet of silk. Nice became our base. We stayed in the Palais des Anglais area, right next to the beach, where you step out of your hotel or Airbnb and find beach clubs, parties, and spectacular views. We spent just one day in Nice, strolling around Galeries Lafayette and enjoying some local shopping.
From there, we explored the Riviera by car, perhaps the best way to savour it all. Unlike the rushed pace of trains and buses, driving lets you linger in unexpected places, discover hidden beaches, and arrive at golden hour when most day-trippers have already left.
Nice itself strikes the perfect balance: elegant yet relaxed, with its pebbled beaches and long seaside promenades alive with the scent of salt and sunscreen.
