French Riviera Colorado & Var West by Train (from Cannes/Nice)

Nice, France

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

See the beauty and diversity of the French Riviera during this unique train tour. You’ll be joined by a professional guide for the duration of the tour as you explore the Esterel Mountains, known as the French Riviera Colorado. This trainline crosses bridges, winds through canyons and goes through tunnels, showing you remarkable natural wonders like beaches, coves, and red cliffs. Stops include a picnic in Cap du Dramont and your choice of water sport in Theoule sur Mer.

Explore the French Riviera’s Esterel Mountains via train
Visit nine unique stops like Port du Poussai and Plage du Debarquement
Opt to visit the Theoule Castle
Enjoy your choice of snorkeling, kayaking, or paddling at the beach

What's Included

Professional local guide
Train tickets (back and forth)
Lunch

Picnic lunch of local specialities

Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Plage du Débarquement

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Port du Poussai

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Le Dramont

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Agay

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theoule sur Mer

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mandelieu-la-Napoule

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Pointe de l'Aiguille

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Sporty Tour (if you want to make the short hikings)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 8 reviews

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Excellent! If you're interested in the French Riviera, this tour is for you.

Paul_B, Oct 2025

This one-day tour took us by train from Nice to Cannes, through numerous picturesque towns and to Cap Esterel, a beautiful resort. Cyril guided us every step of the way and gave us lots of information about the area. It included a lunch at Cap Esterel and a stop in Antibes on the way back to Nice. It was an excellent tour and the price was all inclusive. Very worthwhile. One of the best tours we’ve done.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We’re delighted you enjoyed discovering the French Riviera’s hidden gems and this unique seaside rocky landscape with our great guide Cyril — he’ll be so happy to read your kind words. This journey along the coast by train, from Nice to Cannes and the red rocks of Cap Esterel, is one of our favorite ways to share the variety and beauty of our nature. We truly appreciate and hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable adventure on the Riviera! Warm regards, Nice Creative Tours Team

Sightseeing with a Twist of Historical Context

Brian_A, Jul 2024

Cyril was one of the best tour guides we've ever had to pleasure to have! The entire day was filled with tales of the history Nice, beautiful views, and wonderful food. We chose a more low-key adventure given the immobility of some of the members of our party, but we still felt completely enriched by the experience. Cyril was always attentive to our needs and concerns. His former career as a political speech writer for the government only enhanced his incredible knowledge of the area's complex cultural and political background and was exactly what we wanted. If you want an unparalleled view into how Nice came of age while enjoying the sights that are not Monaco and Cannes, then this is the tour for you!

Visit to Cannes

David_P, Oct 2022

Train ride through Cannes. Our guide Samuel Munro was very informative and helpful. He took us on a tour of the beaches in Cannes and tour of Medieval castle. It was eye opening.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for your kind review! The quality of this tour is particularly important to us as we love this very unique coastline in the Esterel red-rocky mountains and beaches (we started from Nice, passed through Cannes by train until Agay and then visited Mandelieu and its surprising & unique Castle full of misteries and art). We greet you & thank you warmly. Contact us if you come back in Nice, we will develop new similars (but differents) creative tours! Best regards

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