Walks & Gardens of the French Riviera

Day 1  Menton          
Arrive in Nice and transfer to Menton, where your tour begins and is your home for seven nights.          

Day 2  Cap Martin    
Start from your hotel and board a train or bus to Carnoles to walk around the beautiful Cap Martin Peninsula. After lunch, visit Carnoles Garden, originally the summer residence of the Prince's of Monaco, known for its citrus trees.          

Day 3  Eze        
Take a train to Eze, a medieval village boasting magnificent views over the coast. Take a walk to Mont Bastide castle ruins, before visiting the Exotic Garden built on the site of an ancient fortress. After some free time, walk down the Nietzsche path to Eze plage.        

Day 4  Monaco        
Head back to Carnoles and walk to Roquebrune for some spectacular views. Then walk down to Monaco and take a ferry across the harbour to discover the old town's tiny streets and beautiful buildings.        

Day 5  Menton          
Today is at your leisure to explore the area at your own pace. You may choose to explore Menton old town and admire the beautiful Baroque architecture. Alternatively, why not take a train or bus to elegant Nice?          

Day 6  Villefranche          
This morning, take the train to Villefranche to walk to the Gavinette point for amazing views of Villefranche bay. Continue to Cap Ferrat to be charmed by the beauty of Villa de Rotschild.  

Day 7  Sainte Agnes        
There is an optional visit to the gardens of Sierra de la Madone this morning. Later, a private bus will take you to the village of Sainte Agnes, high above Menton town. Flagged as 'one of the most beautiful French villages', it's home to picturesque streets and art studios, plus breathtaking views of the blue Mediterranean Sea.          

Day 8  Menton          
Say goodbye to the rest of your group after breakfast.