24 Hours in Nice, France: Promenade des Anglais, Old Town Dinner, and a Train to Monaco
Nice France travel guide for a fast 24 hours on the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur). This one-day itinerary covers where to stay, the Promenade des Anglais, what the beach is really like, a great Old Town dinner, and how easy it is to hop on the train and keep moving along the coast.
Also: a quick airline chaos story that somehow ends with me getting on the plane anyway.
The One-Day Itinerary
• Arrive in Nice, France (French Riviera / Côte d’Azur)
• Check in at Hôtel de Suède (central and walkable)
• Sunset walk on the Promenade des Anglais
• Quick beach reality check: Nice is pebbles, not sand
• Dinner in Old Town at Maison Margaux
• Early morning walk for the quiet version of Nice
• Hotel breakfast that’s way better than it has any right to be
• Walk to Nice-Ville station (about 15 minutes from the hotel)
• Train to Monaco (next episode)
Getting There Fast
Fly into Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE). Nice is very walkable once you’re central, and if you’re continuing the Riviera, the main train station (Nice-Ville) is easy to reach on foot from the core hotel zone.
Stay Here
Hôtel de Suède (Nice, France)
https://www.hoteldesuedenice.com/
Food
Maison Margaux (Nice, France)
https://www.maisonmargaux-nice.com/
Useful Links
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)
Train planning (Nice to Monaco and beyond)
https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
French Riviera overview (Nice / Côte d’Azur)
https://www.france.fr/en/destination/nice/
Quick Tips
Nice is a pebble beach, so plan accordingly if you’re expecting sand. Do the Promenade des Anglais at sunrise or sunset for the best vibe. If you’re only in town for one day, pick one great dinner in Old Town and keep the rest simple. And if you’re bouncing to Monaco or other Riviera stops, the train is the move.
