If you are planning an unforgettable holiday on the French Riviera, you are probably wondering where to go: Nice or Cannes? Of course, each of these cities has its own advantages. This article will discuss them. Don’t forget to book your hotel in advance, because comfortable accommodation is the key to a successful holiday.
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Why is Cannes better than Nice?
Cannes is the perfect place for those looking for a combination of luxury and comfort on the French Riviera.
- Objectively speaking, the beaches in Cannes are cleaner
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Cannes has simply impeccable beaches, which, unlike the pebble shores of Nice, are covered with soft golden sand. For some, this is an advantage, allowing them to relax and enjoy the comfort, while for others it is a minor inconvenience due to the sand that can be found literally everywhere.
- Cannes has the Croisette promenade, perhaps the most famous and beautiful promenade on the French Riviera, if not the whole world
You can often meet world stars here, especially during the Cannes Film Festival, when the city is filled with celebrities. However, even on ordinary days, crowds of fans often gather near the cinema centre or luxury hotels, waiting for their idols.
- Cannes is a small, quiet town on the coast. There is no particular fuss or disadvantages of a big city here
- There are several perfume factories near Cannes, where you can also try your hand at creating a fragrance
- Unlike Nice, there are no dangerous areas in Cannes that you might accidentally wander into
- Finally, it takes half an hour less to get to Cannes from Paris by train than to Nice
- Sometimes it is cheaper to holiday in Cannes than in Nice (but this is not always the case and depends on the season and the hotel you choose)
Why is Nice better than Cannes?
Nice is a fairly large city by French standards, and its advantages and disadvantages are mainly related to this.
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- Unlike Cannes, Nice has its own airport. Cannes also has one, but only for private flights. Nice has the second largest airport in France, which, you must agree, is very convenient
- Nice is a large city. There are more hotels here than in Cannes, as well as cafes, bars, clubs, and a very rich day and night life – see for yourself
- Naturally, there are also more attractions in Nice than in Cannes
- Nice has a large port from which ships depart to various Mediterranean cities
- Monaco, a microstate worth visiting, is also very close to Nice
But it is worth remembering that Nice and Cannes are only half an hour apart by train and 1.5 hours by bus. You can get from one to the other quickly and conveniently.
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In addition, there are many resort villages between these two cities where it may be more convenient and cheaper to live, and you can travel to the cities only for a promenade (the English Promenade or the Croisette). In general, we have described the main pros and cons of the cities, and now it’s up to you to decide!
Have a nice holiday!
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