👋 Hey lovely travellers,

We’re closing out the French Riviera series with the two towns everyone asks about and forgets to actually visit: Monaco and Grasse, plus the hilltop village I somehow haven’t sent you yet.

🌍 French Riviera: the last stops

🎰 How to Have the Perfect Day Trip in Monaco​
Yes, with kids. Pay less than two euros, hop on a bus, and you’re in another country within the hour, novelty alone usually buys you good behaviour for at least twenty minutes. The Oceanographic Museum is the genuine kid highlight here, not the casino.

🌸 A Fragrant Trip to Grasse, Home of French Perfume​
The quietest, least crowded stop on this whole list. A bit more museum-style and a bit less playground, so it suits kids who can handle a slower pace or a shorter visit.

🏰 A Perfect Day Trip to Èze Village: Medieval Charm Meets Adventure​
Cobblestones, exotic gardens, castle ruins, and yes, a bit of crepe-based bribery to get everyone up the hill. Worth it for the views over Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat alone.

🧠 Family Travel Tip of the Week: The one country per day rule

Monaco makes “visiting another country” feel deceptively easy, which can tempt you into cramming too much in.

⭐ Monaco as a half day, paired with Èze or a beach afternoon back in Nice: great pace
⭐ Monaco as a rushed stop on a “see everything” day trip: everyone’s tired and cranky by 3pm
⭐ Grasse on its own, slower day: perfect for a quieter family or a nap-strike recovery day

The novelty of crossing a border wears off fast once legs get tired.

⭐ Featured Post of the Week

🎬 Is Cannes worth visiting with kids? An honest day trip guide​
If you’re planning your Riviera route and haven’t locked in your home base yet, this is the one to read. The sandy beach and scavenger hunt make it one of the easiest half days on the whole coast.

❤️ Thanks for being here

That’s the French Riviera series wrapped. From Antibes to Èze, I hope it’s given you enough to build a trip that doesn’t just look good on Instagram but actually works with small humans in tow.

See you next Thursday,
Emma

xoxo