I am staying in Nice for 5 days in late August and have 2 extra days on my own before heading to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Should I stay 2 more days in Nice or head somewhere new? Looking for recommendations on place to stay for 2 nights. Will be using public transportation. Thanks!
Posted by
Canada
365 posts
If I had more time in the Riviera, I would use if to go to the Verdun Gorge and stay in Moustiers St. Marie.
Posted by
Paris
7301 posts
The Verdon gorge is a great suggestion, but unfortunately inaccessible by public transportation. You have to stay on or near the coast: Cassis, Marseille or Aix-en-Provence would be good options, depending on what you are looking for.
Cassis and Marseille are linked by train to Nice and to l'Isle-sur la Sorgue. Do mind that the train station in Cassis is a 20 minute walk to the center (and more on the way back, it is uphill). I believe there is a shuttle in summer, too.
Aix-en-Provence is quicker to reach by bus (public bus LER 20 or private bus Flixbus, or possibly Blablabus) from Nice (although the train ride is more scenic).
Aix to l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is best by bus (LER 17).
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10623 posts
How about Cassis? It's not the Riviera per se but it's accessible by public transportation and on the way to Isle-sur-la Sorgue.