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A TER train on the coast line above the harbour at Théoule-sur-Mer

Itinerary · the French Riviera, France

The Riviera by train: Nice to Menton

The coastal railway east: Villa Kérylos at Beaulieu, lunch in Menton, Cocteau’s Bastion and the Val Rahmeh garden.

One day, by train

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  1. 9:00

    1Gare de Nice-Ville

    Nice·Railway station

    Sit on the right for the sea.

  2. 9:30

    2Villa Kérylos

    Beaulieu-sur-Mer·Villa

    Get off at Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

  3. 13:00

    3L’Orangerie

    Menton·Provençal

    Lunch in Menton.

  4. 15:00

    4Musée Jean Cocteau, Le Bastion

    Menton·Museum

    On the seafront.

  5. 16:30

    5Jardin botanique Val Rahmeh

    Menton·Botanical garden

    Subtropical plants.

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