8 days in Monte-Carlo, Cannes & Saint-Tropez Itinerary

Located at the base of the Alps along the French Riviera, the upscale city of Monte Carlo boasts a famous casino.

On the 10th (Thu), examine the collection at Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, admire the natural beauty at Japanese Gardens, and then Head underground at Jardin Exotique de Monaco. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Prince's Palace, take in the waterfront at Monte Carlo Harbor, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Casino Square, and finally try your luck at Casino of Monte-Carlo.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Monte-Carlo road trip planning website.

London, UK to Monte-Carlo is an approximately 6-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly; or take a train. Traveling from London to Monte-Carlo, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, expect Monte-Carlo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Cannes.

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

Venture out of the city with trips to Eze (La cité médiévale & Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze) and Nice (Old Town, Colline du Chateau overlook, &more). There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with La Croisette, indulge your taste buds at Marche Forville, and wander the streets of Le Suquet.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cannes travel route builder tool.

Drive from Monte-Carlo to Cannes in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Monte-Carlo in August, Cannes is a bit cooler at night with lows of 21°C. On the 16th (Wed), you're off to Saint-Tropez.

Saint-Tropez is a town, 100km west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimetiere marin de Saint-Tropez, examine the collection at Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, and then stop by Rondini. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the exhibits of Le musée de l’Annonciade, then take in the waterfront activity at St. Tropez Harbor, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Paroissiale Notre Dame de l'Assomption.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Saint-Tropez driving holiday app.

You can drive from Cannes to Saint-Tropez in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Cannes in August, you will find days in Saint-Tropez are somewhat warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.