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  • Anja and Aila have been living on the French Riviera for so long that they know their way around, and they can speak French (kind of ;-). But even for them, navigating public transport in Nice and the surrounding places remains a bit of a struggle…
    However, it is possible! Especially if you're based in Nice, you can reach almost any destination by bus or train. You just have to know how - and that's what they're going to show you today!
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    PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
    1) PASS SUDAZUR for tourists (3,7,14 days) - www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence...
    2) LIGNES D’AZUR - www.lignesdazur.com/en
    2 apps (only in French - for English stick to the website):
    - Lignes d’Azur Mobile (to plan your trip with public transport in the Nice Metropolitan area, live timetable, disruptions etc.)
    - Lignes d’Azur Tickets (to buy card or top it up; on iphones only possible if you already own a card)
    Hotline for all questions around Lignes d’Azur: tel. +33 (0)8.1006.1006 (they speak English!)
    3) TRAIN: SNCF - the French Railway Company:
    www.sncf.com/en
    Book your trips: www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/ (website + app available in multiple languages)
    4) ZOU! - zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
    The Zou! app only works in French, but the website is available in English.
    Airport Nice Côte d’Azur:
    www.nice.aeroport.fr/en
    Note: Sometimes the information on the various websites is not up to date, as prices and the functioning of the public transport system are constantly evolving.
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:30 #1 Pass Sud Azur Explore
    03:01 #2 Lignes d'Azur
    07:05 #3 Train
    08:16 #4 ZOU!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 167

  • @rivierago
    @rivierago  4 місяці тому +4

    Have you tried out public transport on the French Riviera? How did it go?

    • @ivanchelsea2110
      @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +2

      Never, only rent car

    • @wb3743
      @wb3743 4 місяці тому +5

      I was in Nice in November and it was only thanks to your videos that I was able not to fall into the ticket trap at the airport and I saved a few euros thanks to you. Your guides are very useful.

    • @ivanchelsea2110
      @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +4

      @@wb3743 These women do great job, , love them

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      @@wb3743 thanks a lot! Always happy to help 🤩

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      @@ivanchelsea2110 🙏🤩

  • @kimberlyholborn1324
    @kimberlyholborn1324 13 днів тому +2

    Thank you for being so detailed in your video. I learned a lot!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  12 днів тому +1

      You’re welcome! 😊

  • @taianemoreira1726
    @taianemoreira1726 8 днів тому +1

    Thank you so much, this is the best video about this topic I've seen so far

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +1

    I just so appriciated your jobs its very helpful!

  • @juliacoelho2656
    @juliacoelho2656 Місяць тому +1

    great tips! thanks :)

  • @alinush112
    @alinush112 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much , i watched many videos on your channel, we are going to Nice for 4 days next week and you were a great help for us !!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      Always happy to help and inspire 🤩 Safe travels!

  • @thepreppypharaoh6389
    @thepreppypharaoh6389 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much for your videos. I’m 2 weeks into my monthlong stay in Nice and ALL of your recommendations and tips have come in so handy.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      Awesome! We hope you’re having a great time! 🤩

  • @JM-kb9wu
    @JM-kb9wu 15 днів тому +1

    This is fabulous information!! Thanks so much.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  15 днів тому +1

      You’re very welcome 😊

  • @Prismbiya
    @Prismbiya Місяць тому +1

    very helpful merci beaucoup from Canada :)

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      👍 greetings to Canada!

  • @Matthew.Pequegnat
    @Matthew.Pequegnat 4 місяці тому +1

    👍 Did not know about the Pass SudAzur and we have been coming to Nice for years, that will be super helpful this summer, thanks!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      👍😄 You’re welcome!

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +2

    This informations realy crusial for many , thank you.

  • @dianegriffith3006
    @dianegriffith3006 3 місяці тому +2

    Very informative-now I’d have to watch/listen to you 2-3 times all over again. You two are great, thanks so much! 👏👏👏

  • @nicolaspalma9362
    @nicolaspalma9362 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome, this is everything I needed to know, thanks from Chile!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому

      You’re very welcome - safe travels! 😄

  • @heatherflemming6943
    @heatherflemming6943 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m so glad that you told us about the app. I used it everywhere I went. Thank you for all of your helpful tips.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому

      You‘re very welcome! Glad our videos do help as intended 😄

  • @user-fb4nv7iz8d
    @user-fb4nv7iz8d 2 місяці тому +1

    super!

  • @LaChicaconSuerte-1111
    @LaChicaconSuerte-1111 2 місяці тому +1

    Exactly the info I was looking for as I do not drive!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      👍 happy to be of service 😊

  • @mogenslaursen3429
    @mogenslaursen3429 Місяць тому +2

    Tack!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      So kind and thoughtful of you - thank you very much!!! Tack! 😊😊😊

  • @aida1in2love3
    @aida1in2love3 3 дні тому +1

    What an amazing video. Thanks a lot! But I can't find the network map you shared. With the different zones. Do you have the link maybe?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 дні тому

      Hi, thanks! Here’s one with bus and tram lines in Nice (Lignes d‘Azur):
      www.lignesdazur.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Plan_Sch%C3%A9matique%20des%20Lignes%20Principales_09-2023_web.pdf
      And the following one is for ZOU bus lines outside of Nice (you can use Pass Sud Azur Explore to use these buses):
      storage.googleapis.com/is-wp-22-prod/uploads-prod/2023/09/ZOU06_Plan_Lignes_Alpes_Maritimes_Septembre_2023.pdf

  • @ViciousBurgerHBI
    @ViciousBurgerHBI 4 місяці тому +1

    Just booked a 5 days trip to Nice next week (hopefully the weather is as good as it looks in this video) and your videos are pure gold for someone who wasn't to France before. Thank you for all your videos regarding this beautiful city and its surroundings!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      Thank you! We hope you’ll have lots of sun (today we literally had to take off what we could, since it was so warm - while they had snow in Paris 😉). The forecast is a bit iffy, but it should mostly be fine… Enjoy your stay! 🤩

    • @mell6398
      @mell6398 2 місяці тому

      Did you end up buying a travel pass? If so, which one? What was the most common mode of public transport that you used?

    • @ViciousBurgerHBI
      @ViciousBurgerHBI 2 місяці тому

      @@mell6398 Hello! Most convenient for us was to buy the 2 euro card from Grand Arena after arriving at the airport. We put 6 trips on that ( 1.7e / trip + 2e the card ).
      Also, we traveled a lot by foot in Nice but we've also taken the bus to Monaco and Eze Village which costs around 5-7e (for 3-4 persons to Monaco) and about 1.7e/person to Eze.
      We've also tried the train back to Nice from Monaco and it was 5e/person but I don't recommend it as it was very crammed and full of people in the afternoon ( I believe people were coming back from work at that time :D )

  • @igorkappel4558
    @igorkappel4558 3 місяці тому +2

    I enjoy your episodes tremendously. Very detailed and casual. Do you know if you can take a train from Nice to Toulon? I will follow your advice and travel to Nice in September to follow your excursions ideas but need to meet friends in Toulon later

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! 🙏 🤩
      And yes, absolutely: Nice-Toulon is directly connected by train (the trip takes around 1 hour 45 min). Have a great stay in September (perfect time to travel on the French Riviera, sorry if we repeat ourselves 😉)

  • @user-yw2nz9rm2k
    @user-yw2nz9rm2k 4 місяці тому +1

    Bonjour! Love your videos, great information as we plan our trip to Provence-Cote d'Azur. Is the Pass Sud Azure available year round? The last time I checked, it said only during high season. Would love to know when you filmed at the airport showing the option to purchase the pass. We'll be there late February so curious if it will be an option then. Merci beaucoup!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Bonjour! Thank you! 🙏 😊 Yes, it should be available year round! We were at the airport this past week.

  • @erikstiborek6973
    @erikstiborek6973 3 місяці тому +3

    Hello from Slovakia ! Such a helpful video, thank you for that. : )
    Actually, I´m planning to visit Nice in April this year. So according to information on Nice Airport website, it is not possible to buy "SUDAZUR EXPLORE PASS" for unlimited travel for 3, 7 or 14 days directly at the airport, but according to your video it is possible ( if SUDAZUR EXPLORE PASS is actually Pass Sud Azur 3j/7j/14j ) . Quite confusing. ; )

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi and thanks! When we were at the airport a few weeks ago, the pass was ready to buy at the machine (though we didn’t follow through and didn’t actually buy one), and on the website we consulted they don’t say it’s limited to certain times of the year: www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore-en
      - so we’re pretty positive you can get it whenever (but no guarantee 😅)

  • @jacerhee7846
    @jacerhee7846 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for this video. We are going to Cote d'Azur in May, using Antibes as our base. We just found out about the Sudazur pass today. Can we purchase a ticket in Aix-en-Provence? We are taking the TER from there to Marseille to Antibes. Secondly, once you have the pass, how do you use it for future TER rides? Is there a way to use it if you are making reservations online? Lastly, if you buy a 3-day pass, do you have to use it 3 days in a row or can you choose which 3 days you use it? The video was very helpful!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi, thanks a lot! Very valid questions!
      So, 1) no you can’t buy the Pass Sudazur Explorer in Aix (they might have something similar for the department Bouches-du-Rhone over there), as it is strictly for use in the department Alpes-Maritimes (Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Menton etc) and Monaco. So for Marseille-Antibes it is not working.
      2) no reservations are possible at all: for TER there are no specific seats that you can book. It’s like on the bus: you just hop on whichever one comes along next.
      3) the pass is for 3 (or 5 or 7…) days in a row. So the 3 day pass is not especially cheap, just saves you time for getting tickets each time you use the tram/TER train/ bus…
      Have a great trip! 😄

  • @smiley9987
    @smiley9987 4 місяці тому +1

    "You just have to know how" 😂. Yes,apparently. It might be a bit messy,but you made it quite organised in 3 main groups and simple. Very useful indeed. Are the buses fully packed,lack of fresh air etc.(Lol) or people use it moderately and many still prefer having own car,which is not a surprise for the south? Well done super ladies 😃🌞👍

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +3

      Thank you! We can actually say public transport has improved a lot over the past years on the French Riviera. There’s still room for improvement, and if you live in more rural areas you basically depend on your own car. But getting around in Nice especially is so much easier nowadays due to the tram. And once you’ve figured out your regular bus line it’s simple and prices are fair. Trams, buses and trains do indeed get crowded during rush hours, so maybe try to avoid those if you can. A/C wise we can’t complain, it’s usually working just fine. Then, of course, there are strikes every now and then. But that’s a whole different story…

    • @smiley9987
      @smiley9987 4 місяці тому +1

      I see. Yes,it makes sense. Inside town sounds quite practical to use public transportation instead of a car. I will be interested to try that transportation. Never done it before,because I ve always been there in warm weather,so walks are the way to go. But I now keep the info.you provided about the 3 groups/lines for different areas. I like useful information. So thank you! Till next time 😊👍

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      @@smiley9987 🤩🤩🤩

  • @THOOODAI
    @THOOODAI Місяць тому +1

    This is awesome thank you so much. I am travelling to Nice in a few months time. Is it a lot cheaper to book local train tickets (to Monaco, Provence etc) this early? Or can I just wait until I arrive in Nice? I am looking at pre-booking tickets to Genoa because I've been told those sell out in advance.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      Pre-booking the regional/local TER trains doesn’t change the fare - early booking only makes sense for TGV/long distance trains (if travelling to Paris, for example). You can’t make seat reservations either on the regional trains. So yes: you can wait until you’re in Nice. As for the train to Genoa: we honestly don’t know the Italian railway system… sorry!

  • @quinnofhearts7396
    @quinnofhearts7396 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these information. If we book tickets through the app, how do we validate the tickets? Do we need to scan anything at the station?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 місяці тому

      Hi, thank you! trams and buses: validate inside (you need to swipe your mobile with open app, I guess - sorry, we always use the pink or orange card, so we’re only assuming how it works via mobile), and for trains it depends on the ticket you are using (some need validation, others don’t, and some you can validate yourself on your mobile).

  • @karmenallen7865
    @karmenallen7865 2 місяці тому +1

    This is so helpful thank you. We're going in 2 weeks with our 3 year old. I wondered if we pay for 3 year olds on the la carte card?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi, thanks! And no: children only from 4 years old need their own ticket on the Lignes d‘Azur network (la carte)

    • @karmenallen7865
      @karmenallen7865 2 місяці тому +1

      @@rivierago thank you for replying. Thats amazing 😊 can't wait to come see beautiful Nice

  • @Tasya_letoile
    @Tasya_letoile 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you, you videos are so helpful. I have a few questions. I bought a pink card of lignes d’Azur last year. Will I be able to use it this year? I did not return it last year. And will I be able to use my pink card to go from the airport to the Center of Nice if I have one trip on my card? Thanks!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, thanks a lot! And yes, you're absolutely right: the pink card can still be used, and if you still have a trip on it, you can use it to get into town! If you didn't, you would take a free ride on the tram to the next station after T1 (Grand Arénas), get off and top up your card there for 1.70. They don't give you the option at the airport.

    • @Tasya_letoile
      @Tasya_letoile 4 місяці тому +1

      @@rivierago thank you so much!

  • @antarasarkar12
    @antarasarkar12 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi, thanks for the greatly detailed video! My husband and I will be travelling to Nice. So if I have understood correctly, we need to buy 1 pink card and keep recharging that with tickets for 2 persons? Hope I'm right! Thank you.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, that’s correct! Of course, you could also buy 2 cards - but if you stick together one is fine. Just always remember to validate for 2 (swipe twice in front of the thing in the tram or bus) 😊

    • @antarasarkar12
      @antarasarkar12 4 місяці тому +1

      @@rivierago Got it! Thank you so much for replying! Clarified everything.

  • @anjalisarin2886
    @anjalisarin2886 2 місяці тому +1

    Out of all your videos this is most useful. Please let us know which card would you recommend to able to to take most trains trams and buses withing a week . I travel with my 13 Yr old daughter. Is travel free or discounted for under 18s?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi, thanks! The Pass Sud Azur Explore (available at ticket machines for tram, directly at the airport if you wish) is available for a week and allows you to use all buses, trams and REGIONAL trains (TER) in the Alpes-Maritimes (Cannes, Nice, Menton, Antibes, villages in the hinterland) and Monaco. Your daughter needs one as well, it’s a little cheaper than for adults (not half price, though)

  • @ffcwatercolors5552
    @ffcwatercolors5552 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm returning to Nice this May, but is the SudAzur Pass available for that month? I read somewhere that it's sold for July to the first of November.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      It should be available all year round: there are no limitations according to this site:
      www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore-en

  • @misslouise5508
    @misslouise5508 Місяць тому +2

    Bonjour! Can you tell me please if I can use my La Carte card on the Zou buses, if I get on in Beaulieu to Nice and reverse? I know the La Carte can’t go to Monaco, but I don’t know if I can use it on the Zou, or if I just need the Lignes Dazur 15 yellow bus only 😊 Merci!

    • @misslouise5508
      @misslouise5508 Місяць тому

      Does anyone know the answer please?😊

  • @malgorzatakubicka330
    @malgorzatakubicka330 Місяць тому +1

    Great and helpful tips!. I would like to ask about Tickets Azur (2,50EUR). Are Ticket Azur paper ticket or when buying Ticket Azur at tram stop ticket machine I need another card for Tickets Azur or they can be added to La Carte with Solo Tickets (1,7 EUR). If card is needed can multiple people use the same card like in case of Solo tickets? And the second question concerning Pass SudAzur - is it possible to buy it now (we will be in Nice in the beginning of May)? I have heard that it is available only from July through the first weekend in November.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      Honestly, we would think you can add a Ticket Azur to your card La Carte at the tram stop ticket machines - but we have never tried it, and we couldn’t find the answer online… and you should also to able to buy several of those tickets on one card and use it for several people. (But again: we never bought a Ticket Azur)
      And as for the Pass Sud Azur Explore: there are no time restrictions as far as we know! They’re available year round:
      www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore-en

  • @vladislavahristova4491
    @vladislavahristova4491 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the great videos and useful information. My trip to Nice will be at the end of January. Can you tell me if I can get SUDAZUR EXPLORE PASS for 3 days at the airport (from a vending ticket machine)? As far as I am informed, it will be suitable for travelling every day from Nice( all nights are booked there) to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco and Menton by train and the transport inside each town. Is this true? Greetings from Bulgaria 😊

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      Yes, that’s correct! (Careful not to hop on TGV trains, but regional trains, busses and trams in the area you mentioned are included)

    • @spencernoble5661
      @spencernoble5661 4 місяці тому

      How do you know whether it’s a TGV train or not? Does it say on the actual outside of the train? Or on the apps??

    • @erikstiborek6973
      @erikstiborek6973 3 місяці тому +1

      Hello Vladislava : )
      Please, may I ask you - was it possible to buy SUDAZUR EXPLORE PASS ticket at the Nice airport? Everywhere are information about possibility to buy it just from July and not at the airport... Thank you very much... : )

    • @vladislavahristova4491
      @vladislavahristova4491 3 місяці тому +1

      @@erikstiborek6973 hi, yes, it is possible to buy the pass from the airport /from the machines at the tram station/

  • @kristeltjeeee
    @kristeltjeeee Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for the information. I would like to go from the airport in Nice to the center and from Nice to Eze, Monaco, Menton and maybe Cannes. Which card/pass do you recommend? I don't think I can do all the cities with the Pass Sud Azur?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      You can reach all of the places with Pass Sud Azur Explore! It’s easiest to get this pass - but it may not be the cheapest option. But if you get this pass, you don’t have to worry about what ticket to get for which itinerary anymore. (Just don’t hop on a TGV train, they are more expensive - stick to regional TER trains - when going to Cannes or Monaco, for example)

    • @kristeltjeeee
      @kristeltjeeee Місяць тому

      @@rivierago Thank you! And when I don't want to take the Sud Azur pass, how do I get the easiest from Eze to Menton or from Monaco to Menton?
      We would love to go 1 day to Eze and Menton and 1 day to Monaco from Nice. We want to go to Eze with the bus and Monaco with te bus or train. I think it's cheaper to do this all when I buy the tickets apart.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      @@kristeltjeeee yes, it’s probably cheaper without Pass Sud Azur. For MC, it’s easiest to take the train from Nice (bus is a little cheaper though). There are buses from Nice to Eze village - not sure about Eze-Menton. To get back from Menton to Nice the train would be easiest/quickest again. We use the app Moovit (switched to Côte d’Azur Region) to find out exact travel plans!

    • @kristeltjeeee
      @kristeltjeeee Місяць тому

      @@rivierago Thank you!! Then I will buy the tickets apart when we are traveling in stead off the Pass Sud Azur!

  • @TomWaldgeist
    @TomWaldgeist 10 днів тому +1

    Moin!
    Ich werde bald eine Woche in Nizza verbringen und habe vor mir eine 7-Tagesfahrkarte für das Netz Lignes d’azur zu kaufen. Kann ich mit diesem Ticket auch den Zug nehmen? Es geht bei mir um zwei Strecken: einmal von Gare Èze zurück nach Nizza Hauptbahnhof und zweiten von Nizza HBF nach Theoule sur mer.
    Liebe Grüße und danke für diese zahlreichen, aufschlussreichen Beiträge.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  9 днів тому +1

      Moin! Nein, Lignes d‘Azur ist nur für Bus und Tram in und um Nizza. Zugfahrten sind teurer. Vielleicht rechnet sich der Pass Sud Azur Explore, der umfasst auch Züge und ist im ganzen Departement plus Monaco gültig, allerdings auch deutlich teurer: www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore-en. Sonst Zugfahrten einzeln buchen. Gute Reise! 😊

  • @anjalisarin2886
    @anjalisarin2886 2 місяці тому +1

    Please also make a video on French riviera pass if its worth spending all that money. Its only valid for 3 days and we need 1 week to be able to see everything in Nice,Monaco , Cannes and neighbouring villages

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому

      It’s on our list! Will do! 😄

  • @VeronaJeevika
    @VeronaJeevika 2 місяці тому +1

    hi, is the LIGNES D’AZUR ticket only for the beige area or can we travel to places like Menton as well?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому

      Hi, exactly, the Lignes d’Azur ticket is for buses and the tram within the beige area (no. 4 in the map we’re showing in the video) = Metropolitan area of Nice. So Menton, Antibes, Cannes are not included. To get to either of those places we would suggest you use the train from Nice because it’s faster.

  • @nickloong
    @nickloong 4 місяці тому +9

    I would like to highlight here that those who are taking the train in the south of France to be extremely careful not to unknowingly board a TGV train with your regular tickets or cards. You'll be forced to pay a hefty payment for boarding the TGV unknowingly. The ticket masters on the TGV are pretty rude and are un-tolerant of these honest mistakes. They won't let you off by asking you to get off the next station, and all they're interested to do is to make you pay!😅

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +4

      Sorry to hear! You're right to point this out: Make sure to look for a regional train, TER, when you're just going along the coast, like from Nice to Monaco or from Nice to Cannes for example. The tickets for high speed trains (TGV) are more expensive.

    • @nickloong
      @nickloong 4 місяці тому +1

      @rivierago There were several other tourists who were caught off guard, and all had to pay the hefty price. They were all pretty upset, which was totally understandable. Moreover, the TGV train was moving at very moderate speeds on that stretch of track as it was along a highly populated area. Which defeats the purpose of travelling on a bullet train. Lol😅✌️

    • @spencernoble5661
      @spencernoble5661 4 місяці тому +2

      How do you know whether it’s a tgv train or not?

    • @nickloong
      @nickloong 4 місяці тому +5

      @spencernoble5661 That's the catch. You won't know until the train starts and they start their ticket checks. What I noticed is that the TGVs have seat numbers, whereas the regional trains are free seating. Hope that helps!

  • @Crypto_Carnivore
    @Crypto_Carnivore 2 дні тому +1

    Does anyone know if the 3 Day Pass SudAzur is good for 72 hours from first use, or three calendar days. Meaning if we use it on Monday afternoon at 4pm is the pass only good until Wednesday or Thrusday at 4pm?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  День тому

      Hi, very valid question! I called the agency and they said calendar days. So no matter at what time of day you start using it, that day will count as full day no. 1.

  • @user-in2ec7wm2p
    @user-in2ec7wm2p 3 місяці тому +2

    Great help but I'm not completely clear about where you can travel using the Pass SudAzur ticket. The website indicates that it can be used to visit the Côte d'Azur, Monaco and the Alps-Maritimes. I'm planning a visit to the Cote b'Azur in May, using Nice as a base but would like to visit towns and villages between Menton and Cannes (possibly Saint-Tropez). Does this ticket cover that whole area and include all busses, trains and trams. I'm probably being overcautious but don't want to spend EU 50 for 7 day pass to find it doesn't get me where I want to go. Thanks

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi! With the “Pass SudAzur Explore” you can travel in all of the Alpes-Maritimes Department which covers Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Menton and the villages in the hinterland (including Eze village, Saint-Paul-de-Vence etc), and Monaco. You can you buses, the tram in Nice and regional (TER) trains (not high speed trains like TGV and Ouigo). Especially when using the train the ticket makes a lot of sense, since train tickets are more expensive than bus fares. The train makes sense because you’re not subject to road traffic.
      Saint-Tropez is NOT covered by the pass! It’s in the neighbouring department Var. Consider taking a boat: it’s not cheap, but public transportation from Nice to ST is loooong and there’s always traffic jams around ST in the summer season. Have a great trip!

    • @user-in2ec7wm2p
      @user-in2ec7wm2p 3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for your quick response. Can you clarify whether the SNCF are the local regional trains (TER)@@rivierago

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  3 місяці тому +3

      @@user-in2ec7wm2p SNCF is the National train company, so all trains are SNCF. Make sure to look for TER (= regional trains) as opposed to TGV, Ouigo (high speed trains that go to Paris, for example).

  • @MissVis
    @MissVis 25 днів тому +1

    Do you need to swipe your card again when you leave the bus or tram? Where I live you swipe your card when you get on the bus, and also when you get off. Then they know how far your trip was and how much you have to pay.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  24 дні тому +1

      No! Only once, when you start your trip! The price is the same, no matter how far you go

  • @MissVis
    @MissVis 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you also use the Lignes d'azur carte for the train? In The Netherlands we have 1 card for all public transportation.

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi! No, Lignes d’Azur is tram and bus only. If you want the train included go for the “Pass Sud Azur Explore”

  • @qsapplication3300
    @qsapplication3300 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing. I was told 2 kids y4-10 can use 1 ticket(€1.7) - is it correct?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      Hi, sorry it has taken some time, I had to call the transport network as I couldn’t find the answer online 😅: So, children have to pay on buses in the common networks (Lignes d‘Azur in Nice, Zou outside of Nice etc) starting at the age of 4 and they pay a full price (1.70€ on Lignes d‘Azur), so unfortunately your kids can’t share a ticket…

  • @lauramouttet3055
    @lauramouttet3055 4 місяці тому +1

    Is it possible to get the multicoloured map you showed at a Lignes D'Azur billboards and vending machines. Cannot find on their website. Merci

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, let us know if this is the map you're referring to: www.lignesdazur.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Secteur%201_Nice_09-2023_web.pdf (or this one: storage.googleapis.com/is-wp-22-prod/uploads-prod/2023/09/ZOU06_Plan_Lignes_Alpes_Maritimes_Septembre_2023.pdf )

    • @lauramouttet3055
      @lauramouttet3055 4 місяці тому

      Merci@@rivierago 😃

  • @ivrsatya
    @ivrsatya 2 місяці тому +1

    Should we buy separate card for pass sud azur for different passangers. My husband, i and my child will be travelling together and will buy pass sud azur. Should i buy separate card( physical card) for every one of us? Or can we use same card and load it with 3 passes?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому

      I think for the Pass Sud Azur Explore you need to buy separate cards for each person. Children under 18 need their own ticket (which is just a little cheaper) as well and need to be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately their website doesn’t say if even children under 6 have to pay. This is where we sourced our info:
      www.ter.sncf.com/sud-provence-alpes-cote-d-azur/tarifs-cartes/bons-plans/pass-sudazur-explore-en

  • @spencernoble5661
    @spencernoble5661 4 місяці тому +2

    Hii! Going to Nice in May. Wanting to visit Antibes, eze, villefanche, and Monaco. Does the SudAzur Pass cover the transportation to all of these places??

    • @spencernoble5661
      @spencernoble5661 4 місяці тому +1

      Hello again! I got the SNCF app…if I bought the SudAzur 3 day Pass is there a way to apply it to that app?

    • @spencernoble5661
      @spencernoble5661 4 місяці тому +1

      Additionally, would you book a morning train the night before ?? How far in advance should I book an SNCF ter train in May??

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +2

      Hi! Yes, it does cover all of the places you mention!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому

      No, I don’t think there is. Not aware that the Sud Azur Pass can be connected to any app. Try maybe Moovit to find out your itinerary (attention: In the Moovit app you need to switch to this region in the settings!)

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      No, you don’t have to book TER trains in advance. That’s only for high speed trains TGV. And with the SudAzur Pass you don’t/can’t book anything at all - you just use whatever means of transportation you want whenever you want (no TGV) and validate/swipe the card at the train station, on the bus or on the tram. (That’s the case for all local/regional transportation: no booking in advance)

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you again beautiful women, with love from New Jersey, USA

  • @enriqueprizefighter
    @enriqueprizefighter 2 місяці тому +1

    How about travelling from Genoa to Nice and back to Genoa? Which app do you recommend?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Hi! It’s easy to travel between Nice and Genoa by train. You just need to always switch trains in Ventimiglia.
      An app for what? For booking trains? We use the French app: SNCF connect

    • @enriqueprizefighter
      @enriqueprizefighter 2 місяці тому +1

      @@rivierago Thank you for your helpful videos anf for your reply to my comment! Is it necessary to book a train if I am leaving from Genoa to Nice or is it easy to get tickets everyday from Genoa to Nice in the last week of March and the first week of April?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      @@enriqueprizefighter We don’t think it’s necessary to book a train in advance, there’s a connection every hour, so there shouldn’t be a problem

  • @simoneraquel8815
    @simoneraquel8815 8 днів тому +1

    Hey, I’ll bem in Antibes for 3 weeks and I have one doubt: what does Pass Sud Azur cover? Wich cities? May I travel from Antibes to Nice every day using it ?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  8 днів тому +1

      Hey, yes! Pass Sud Azur Explore covers Antibes-Nice (all of the department Alpes-Maritimes which also includes Cannes, Menton, Grasse etc - and even Monaco)

    • @simoneraquel8815
      @simoneraquel8815 6 днів тому

      @@rivierago girls, Merci beaucoup ! I love your videos and recommend them to my friends. Hope to meet you at Nice :_)

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  5 днів тому

      Watch out for us and come up if you see us! 😄

  • @ivanchelsea2110
    @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому +1

    My advice make video 5-10 days the best places to see in Provence restorants , hotels, transportsm what to seem i'm sure people need it and finaly show . How about Cassis?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, we have tried a few videos about Provence last summer - they didn't really click with the followers that watch our regular French Riviera stuff, much to our regret. I'm sure we'll be showing more of Provence this summer - and a BEST OF PROVENCE is a great idea! We love Cassis! Right now, those places are dead to the world, though, they almost shut down in the winter. So we have to wait a bit to get the "right pictures"...

    • @ivanchelsea2110
      @ivanchelsea2110 4 місяці тому

      @@rivierago love you so much Ladies!

  • @wearemonaco3201
    @wearemonaco3201 4 місяці тому +1

    👍

  • @charmer5886
    @charmer5886 2 місяці тому +1

    can android phone validate la carte card for multiple people like the physical card??

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, apparently it can!

  • @misslouise5508
    @misslouise5508 Місяць тому +1

    Does anyone know please -if I can use my La Carte card on the Zou buses, if I get on in Beaulieu to Nice and reverse? I know the La Carte can't go to Monaco, but I don't know if I can use it on the Zou, or if I just need the Lignes Dazur 15 yellow bus only ∞ Merci!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      You need a „ticket Azur“ for € 2.50 that allows you to start with a Lignes d‘Azur Bus in Nice and change on a Zou bus to get to Monaco or Beaulieu with Zou bus no. 607 for example.
      It tried to charge my „La Carte“ (Lignes d‘Azur) with this ticket via app, but it was not possible. You can purchase the „ticket Azur“ at the tram ticket machines (and in Zou and Lignes d‘Azur agencies I suppose).
      If you use bus no 15 from Nice to Beaulieu you should be fine with La Carte, as it is part of the Lignes d‘Azur network as far as we know

    • @misslouise5508
      @misslouise5508 Місяць тому +1

      @@rivierago they’ve certainly made it confusing! I loved being able to jump on the first bus that came, but now having to wait for the right one rather than a Zou one, or pay more money for a Zou one is such a pain!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      @@misslouise5508 😳 yeah, sorry, we find it pretty confusing too…

  • @miguelporraz
    @miguelporraz Місяць тому +1

    How do I get from Nice airport to Cannes.?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому

      That‘s an easy one, watch this video of ours 😉: ua-cam.com/video/gfvaEzpOPy0/v-deo.htmlsi=YfiGMNrSFzx3S0Mz

  • @fidel7498
    @fidel7498 Місяць тому +1

    Ich konnte es nicht vollständig verstehen, weil mein Englisch nicht gut ist. Kann ich mit der Pass SudAzur-Karte auch nach Monaco Eze Antibes Menton fahren Oder soll ich für die Zugfahrt ein separates Ticket kaufen?
    İch will eigentlich mit Zug von Nice nach Antibes,Cannes,Menton fahren…Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland!

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      Genau: Der Pass Sud Azur Explore umfasst Busse, Tram und Regional-Züge (TER) im Department Alpes-Maritimes (Cannes, Antibes, Nizza, Eze, Menton…) und in Monaco. Er macht speziell dann Sinn, wenn man Züge benutzt und in mehreren Orten unterwegs sein will. Für Trips zwischen den großen Städten und Monaco würden wir immer Züge empfehlen: das geht schneller als per Bus. LG zurück!

    • @fidel7498
      @fidel7498 Місяць тому +1

      @@rivierago Danke für ihre nette Antwort🙏 dann kaufe ich mir den pass SudAzur Explore aber kann ich mir den pass Sud Azur Explore am Flughafen kaufen?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  Місяць тому +1

      Sorry, erst jetzt gelesen 🫣, ja der Pass ist an den Tram-Ticket-Automaten erhältlich, auch am Flughafen

    • @fidel7498
      @fidel7498 Місяць тому

      @@rivierago danke für ihre nette Antwort!. 🥰Wie komme ich am einfachsten nach Eze Village? Ich glaube, ich muss mit dem Bus fahren. Wissen Sie, von wo und welche Busnummern nach Eze Village fahren?

  • @BodhisattaBiswas
    @BodhisattaBiswas День тому +1

    Hi, just like Lignes d'Azur card, does buying a single Sur d'Azur card work for both me and my partner?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  День тому +1

      No, you‘ll need one each of Pass Sud Azur Explore!

  • @riesendackel2
    @riesendackel2 4 місяці тому +1

    can confirm it works without a car!

  • @wb3743
    @wb3743 4 місяці тому +3

    What is your country of origin ?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      We're German 😉

  • @thomasprimavera2699
    @thomasprimavera2699 4 місяці тому +1

    Is Nice gay friendly,,,,?

  • @viorelagheorghiu747
    @viorelagheorghiu747 4 місяці тому +1

    Hello there and thank you for all this precious infos!
    Can you please tell me if a 2 years old little one should also have tickets for the public transportation?
    Even if she doesn t use any seats? 🫣
    Aaand other question: what lines we should avoid if we get Pass SudAzur?

    • @rivierago
      @rivierago  4 місяці тому +1

      Hi, kids a free on public transport in Nice as long as they are less than 4 years old (busses + tram / Lignes d'Azur), same goes for regional trains (TER PACA), and it's probably the same for other bus networks outside of Nice as well. Not sure we understand your question about what lines to avoid with the Pass SudAzur... You can use any bus, tram and regional train (=TER) within the department Alpes-Maritimes and Monaco. Just be careful not to hop on TGV trains (high speed trains), they're not included.