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French Riviera

Riviera by train

As seen by Amelia Le Brun

Follow the tracks of photographer Amelia Le Brun on a trip through contrasting Riviera spots: Menton and Nice. Read her travel diary over on Journal.
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French Riviera by train

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Côte d'Azur

Head south to explore two sides of the Riviera, from Nice’s grand promenades to Menton’s slower pace at the Italian border.
/ 8 nights
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Marseille and Nice

Split time between Marseille and Nice, mixing port-city grit, Riviera light, and local cafes away from the main promenades.
/ 5 nights
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Stops along the Riviera

Follow the Mediterranean coast by rail, stopping along the French and Italian Riviera in seaside towns, villages, and cities.
/ 9 nights
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French and Italian Riviera by train

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US only Coastal France, Italy and Albania

Travel by train along the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian coasts, linking Riviera towns before reaching Albania’s beaches.
/ 15 nights
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Avignon to the Rivieras

From Avignon to Cassis and Menton, follow the coast by train, ending via Turin after quiet coves and Riviera towns en route.
/ 15 nights
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The French and Italian Rivieras

Travel east along the French Riviera into Italy on a classic coastal rail route, pausing in Nice and quieter seaside towns.
/ 16 nights
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