Hotel stay in France or Monaco

[ActiveTraveler]

Just thinking of different scenarios here . . .

What if a cruise starts or ends in Nice or Monte Carlo? Can I add Paris by riding a train or is that not feasible from the cruise ship ports?

Is any French port or Monte Carlo worth staying an extra day at or can I see everything in 9-10 hours?

[Susan-M]

The French Riviera is a beautiful area to visit, and worthy of an extended stay. It's also easily accessible to Paris, so a pre or post cruise stay there would work as well.

 

Here's a link to some info on transportation (see the sections on planes and trains): http://wikitravel.org/en/Monte_Carlo

 

Also recommend Rick Steves guidebooks: http://www.amazon.ca/Rick-Steves-Provence-French-Riviera/dp/1598802887