French Riviera Villages: 8 Must-See Gems Near Nice, France

Just behind Nice, France lies a completely different French Riviera — medieval hilltop villages, ancient Roman ruins, artist studios, glassblowers, exotic gardens, and views that will stop you in your tracks. 🇫🇷 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 with the Riviera Go! "𝗧𝗼𝗽 50 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼" Guide! 👉 https://www.riviera-go.com/product-pa... 🚗 Looking for unforgettable 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀? Explore our handpicked French Riviera tours & experiences 👉 https://www.riviera-go.com/day-trips In this video, we take you through eight of the most beautiful villages and small towns within easy reach of Nice — all of them doable as a day trip, all of them completely worth it. We're Anja & Aila, and we've been living on the Côte d'Azur for over 20 years. Everything you see here comes from real local experience. ⏱️⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:07 #1 Mougins — Picasso's Village of Art & Fine Dining 11:22 #2 Biot — The Glassblowers' Village with a Soul 23:33 #3 Tourrettes-sur-Loup — The Village of Violets on a Rocky Spur 30:49 #4 Saint-Paul-de-Vence — Where Art Meets the Medieval World 42:15 #5 Beaulieu-sur-Mer — The Riviera's Most Sheltered Secret 53:08 #6 Èze-Village — An Eagle's Nest Above the Mediterranean 01:04:00 #7 La Turbie — The Roman Crown Above Monaco 01:15:00 #8 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin — Medieval Village, Modernist Dreams 01:27:17 Final Tips & Where to Find Us 📍 All eight villages are located in the hills and hinterland behind the French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), within 30–60 minutes of Nice by car or public transport. This region offers a quieter, more authentic alternative to the busy coastal towns — ideal for travellers looking to go beyond the obvious. Frequently asked questions about villages near Nice: ► What are the most beautiful villages near Nice? → Mougins, Biot, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Èze, La Turbie and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin are among the finest. ► Can I visit these villages without a car? → Some are accessible by bus or train from Nice — we explain exactly how in each chapter. ► How far are these villages from Nice? → All are within 30–60 minutes, making them perfect day trips. ► What is the most famous village near Nice? → Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Èze are the best known — but the others are equally worth your time. 🐋 Shelltone Whale Project - Respectful Whale Watching 🐋 https://www.shelltonewhaleproject.org... 👉 in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (NICE): https://www.shelltonewhaleproject.org... 📖 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿? Grab our Top 50 Things to Do on the French Riviera Guide! ► 50+ handpicked highlights & hidden gems - your “bucket list”: must-see cities, villages, beaches, best experiences + restaurants ► Interactive: Jump directly from the PDF into our videos ► Google Maps Links: Never get lost looking for the best spots ► Dedicated restaurant & food chapter ► 👉 https://www.riviera-go.com/product-pa... 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦! ► Check out our Website (travel tips, guides, real estate): https://www.riviera-go.com/ ► Follow us on Instagram:   / rivierago_   𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗦 & 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🏨 Our written HOTEL GUIDE (pdf): https://www.riviera-go.com/product-pa... 🏨 Our favorite hotels: https://www.riviera-go.com/where-to-stay 🏨 Find a hotel via BOOKING.COM: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10130... 🧳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻? We recommend LEVEL8 luggage — a New York-based brand with award-winning designs, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping to the US, EU, UK & Canada: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-10130... 👉 Use code RIVIERAGO15 at checkout for a 15% discount 🚗 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽? Our trusted partner SIXT offers great deals at Nice Airport (and beyond) – check it out here: https://tidd.ly/491vv71* 🚲 Bike tour in NICE with Alex (“French Riviera Like a Local”): https://bit.ly/3Z8UNdC* 🏞️ Customized tours to EZE, MONACO, MENTON, SAINT-TROPEZ, the GORGES DU VERDON, or any other destination on the French Riviera with Chris: https://letsgonice.com/rivierago/tour... * 👉 Guided (food) tours on the French Riviera via GET YOUR GUIDE: https://gyg.me/6l1IJpfg* 👉 Guided tours via VIATOR: https://www.viator.com/Nice-tours/Day... *Affiliate links: When you book/buy through one of these links, we may earn a small commission - at no extra cost to you. THANK YOU! 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗗’𝗔𝗭𝗨𝗥? ►    • NICE, France: 10 Unique Day Trips You Didn...   ►    • Monaco & Eze: The Perfect Day Trip from Ni...   𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗦 https://www.epidemicsound.com/ https://artlist.io/ Music by Citrus Avenue - Cozy Snow - https://thmatc.co/?l=66DA03A0 Music by Drew Richmond - Jessie's Waltz - https://thmatc.co/?l=D3C1020C For business inquiries: [email protected] #FrenchRiviera #CotedAzur #NiceFrance #VillagesOfFrance #Eze #SaintPaulDeVence #MedievalVillages #RivieraGo © RIVIERA GO! 2026. All rights reserved.