Get the most out of your visit to the Côte d’Azur
The area offers a lot of interesting things to see and do and here at cityxee.com you can find just what interests you.
Get inspired by the Top 20 list of the most popular things to do around Nice, Cannes, and Antibes.
Incredible popular – 13 million visitors
Côte d’Azur attracts around 13,000,000 tourists to the area each year – of which around 5 million are French.
Whereas on average there are about 200,000 visitors per day, it culminates in the month of August with as many as 650,000 visitors daily.
About 8.5 million people visits to the 20 most popular attractions. Find your favorite in the list Top20 – Things to do in Nice and other places right below.
You can find a detailed description of the experiences by clicking on the individual experience in the overview below.
By Tommy Sverre – 2023
Source: Comité Régional du Tourisme Côte d’Azur France 2020
The Top 20 list - No. 1-5
Nr. 1 - 850.000 visits
Marineland Antibes
Nr. 2 - 800.000 visits
Fragonard Perfume in Grasse
World famous since 1926 and with free entry
Nr. 4 - 580.000 visits
La Verrerie in Biot
World-class glass production
Nr. 5 - 369.000 visits (Only 15 min. from Cannes)
Lérins Islands of Cannes
The Top 20 list - No. 6-10
Nr. 6 - 364.000 visits
Phoenix Park in Nice
Botanical and animal park for the whole family
Nr. 7 - 360.000 visits
Molinard Perfume in Grasse
The perfume city offers fragrant experiences
Nr. 8 - 288.000 visits
Exotic garden in Èze
Ecxeptional experience and sublime view
Nr. 9 - 187.000 visits (fantastic villa with 9 gardens)
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Derrat
Nr. 10 - 178.000 visits
Matisse Museum i Nice
Dedicated to the life and work of Henri Matisse
The Top 20 list - No. 11-15
Nr. 11 - 141.000 visits
Chagall Museum in Nice
Chagall himself helped build the museum
Nr. 12 - 135.000 visits
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nice
Nr. 13 - 134.000 visits
Fondation Maeght art museum in Saint-Paul de Vence
Nr. 14 - 132.000 visits
Picasso Museum in Antibes
The only Picasso museum in France
Nr. 15 - 117.000 visits
International Perfume museum in Grasse
The Top 20 list - No. 16-20
Nr. 16 - Is closed until 2024 due to renovations
Exotic garden in Monaco
Nr. 17 - 82.000 visits
Racetrack Hippodrome Côte d'Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer
Nr. 18 - 80.000 visits
Villa Masséna Museum in Nice
Discover the death mask of Napoleon
Nr. 20 - 74.000 visits
Vésubia Mountain Park in Saint-Martin de Vésibie
CityXee - Excurtions at the Côte d'Azur
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Boat trips Unforgettable boat trips on the Côte d’Azur
Here are some of the best boat trips on the Côte d'Azur. Discover Villefranche, St. Tropez, Sainte-Marguerite or an evening trip with a solar-powered boat.
Nice Boat trip from Nice to Villefranche
Enjoy the beautiful views of Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on a 1-hour boat trip along the French Riviera.
Nice Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in Nice
Explore Nice with a 1- or 2-day pass to the open-top Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus. Hop on and off as often as you like and ...
Excursions Excursions on the Côte d’Azur
Côte d'Azur offers a string of excursions in all categories. Here you can both find inspiration and book your upcoming excursions.
Cannes Excursions Cannes
Cannes is much more than the Croisette and the International Film Festival. With Cannes excursions you can experience Cannes from the Mediterranean
Antibes Excursions Antibes
Antibes is a mythical city with a long history dating back to antiquity to Grimaldi and Picasso. Go exploring with Antibes excursions.
Monaco Excursions Monaco
Monaco invites you to captivating experiences in a colorful backdrop - Explore all the excursions, that bring it all to life.
Grasse Excursions Grasse
Grasse is the capital of perfumery and with only 20 km to the coast, the city is an obvious starting point for excursions and trips ...
Nice Excursions Nice
Nice is the heart of the Côte d'Azur and many of the most interesting excursions depart from here. Book securely with free cancellation.
CityXee - Inspiration museums at the Côte d'Azur
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Mougins FAMM in Mougins – museum dedicated to female artists
FAMM in Mougins Village invites you to an extraordinary art experience.
Nice National Sports Museum in Nice
France's National Sports Museum in Nice offers many exciting opportunities for sports fans and culture buffs.
Villefranche-sur-Mer The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer is a bastioned fortress that houses the mayor's office, an outdoor stage, decorative gardens and 3 museums.
Saint-Tropez Gendarmerie et Cinéma Museum in Saint-Tropez
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Saint-Tropez Maritime History Museum of Saint-Tropez
A visit to the Maritime History Museum in the citadel of Saint-Tropez is more than an ordinary museum experience.
Saint-Tropez The Citadel of Saint-Tropez
Visit the historic Citadel of Saint-Tropez, a City-must-Xee attraction on the French Riviera.
Cap d'Ail Villa Camélias
The beautiful villa from the Belle Époque period – Villa Camélias – is a beautiful mirror of Cap d'ail's culture and history.
Cagnes-sur-Mer Grimaldi Castle in Haut-de-Cagnes
The impressive Grimaldi Castle in Haute-de-Cagnes from 1309, today serves as a museum of art and of the olive tree.
Monaco Historic Car Collection in Monaco
If you are into historic cars, the "scent" of Grace Kelly, Formula 1 and the glamorous life in Monaco, then Prince Rainer III's Car Collection ...
Biot Fernand Léger museum
Fernand Léger's museum of the French painter, sculptor and filmmaker in Biot surprises in all respects. The museum is beautifully situated in a magnificent building ...
Beaulieu-sur-Mer Villa Kérylos
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Cagnes-sur-Mer The Renoir Museum · Cagnes-sur-Mer
The Renoir Museum shows how Auguste Renoir lived in his last days in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Experience 15 original paintings as well as the impressive 8-hectare plot.
CityXee - Inspiration art at the Côte d'Azur
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Mougins FAMM in Mougins – museum dedicated to female artists
FAMM in Mougins Village invites you to an extraordinary art experience.
Villefranche-sur-Mer The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer
The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer is a bastioned fortress that houses the mayor's office, an outdoor stage, decorative gardens and 3 museums.
Cap d'Ail Villa Camélias
The beautiful villa from the Belle Époque period – Villa Camélias – is a beautiful mirror of Cap d'ail's culture and history.
Cagnes-sur-Mer Grimaldi Castle in Haut-de-Cagnes
The impressive Grimaldi Castle in Haute-de-Cagnes from 1309, today serves as a museum of art and of the olive tree.
Biot Fernand Léger museum
Fernand Léger's museum of the French painter, sculptor and filmmaker in Biot surprises in all respects. The museum is beautifully situated in a magnificent building ...
Cagnes-sur-Mer The Renoir Museum · Cagnes-sur-Mer
The Renoir Museum shows how Auguste Renoir lived in his last days in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Experience 15 original paintings as well as the impressive 8-hectare plot.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the Riviera's most beautiful palaces filled with artworks, gourmet experiences and stunning views of the Mediterranean sea from ...
Nice Museum of Modern Art – MAMAC
Located in the heart of the city, close to Place Garibaldi, the MAMAC Museum exhibits modern and contemporary art from the 1950s to the present ...
Cannes Cannes Underwater Museum
Cannes has got France's first underwater museum, which is wildly fascinating in every way. 6 great sculptures below the sea surface connect...
