Great Rail Journeys
Biarritz & Bordeaux Cruise
Ten-day escorted French trip pairing rail travel with a Bordeaux river cruise
10 daysfrom $4,005
40% rail
Tailor Made Rail · Self-guided rail holiday
The French Riviera: Nice and Cannes
Hit the beach on the French Riviera, travelling by high-speed train to Nice and Cannes with Eurostar and TGV.
Day by day
- Day 1railovernight: Nice (Hotel Apollinaire or similar)
London to Nice
Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Paris, then change onto the high-speed TGV south through France to the coast, arriving in Nice this evening.
- Day 2overnight: Nice (Hotel Apollinaire or similar)
Nice
Explore the Promenade des Anglais and the Old Town, with its boutiques, cafes and vibrant flower market.
- Day 3railovernight: Nice (Hotel Apollinaire or similar)
Nice
Second free day in Nice - an optional day trip to Monte Carlo (about 25 minutes by train) is popular.
- Day 4overnight: Cannes (Cezanne Hotel or similar)
Nice to Cannes
A short journey along the coast to Cannes, with the option to break the trip in Antibes for lunch.
- Day 5overnight: Cannes (Cezanne Hotel or similar)
Cannes
Wander the seafront Boulevard de la Croisette, relax on the beach and explore the boutiques of the Old Town.
- Day 6overnight: Cannes (Cezanne Hotel or similar)
Cannes
Second free day - options include a boat trip to the Îles des Lerins or a visit inland to the perfume town of Grasse.
- Day 7rail
Cannes to London
TGV service back to Paris, connecting to the Gare du Nord for the return Eurostar home.
Included
- All rail journeys, in standard class
- Seat reservations where required
- 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Easy-to-follow travel documentation
- Despatch of tickets by email
- Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions
