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Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.

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Discover the top Nice activities
Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Nice area.
From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Nice. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!
Explore the beautiful coastline around Nice on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystalline Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and even scuba diving.
 
    Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
 
    Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
 
    Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
 
    Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
 
    Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
 
    Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Nice is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied sports climbing venues. An abundance of top quality limestone means that the island has an unparalleled variety of routes of all grades - suitable for experienced and beginner climbers.
Explore the best that Nice's has to offer with an expert local guide. From natural tracks to traditional buildings and crafts, food and drink... there's lots to be discovered in Nice.
 
    Founded by Jean Baptiste Barla in 1850 (locals know it as Museum Barla), this museum showcases a rich collection of zoological, botanical and geological specimens.
 
    The château (more like a townhouse, so don't go looking for turrets) was originally built in the 17th century and was gifted to the town of Vence by Emile Hugues who had been the mayor.
 
    Guarding the Bay of Angels, this 19th-century tower is where composer Hector Berlioz created the opening of the famous King Lear overture in 1831, whilst staying here.
 
    The world-famous painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir lived at La Ferme des Collettes with his family from 1907 until his death in 1919. Renoir moved to Cagnes-Sur-Mer in the hopes that the warm climate would improve his arthritis, which eventually confined him to a wheelchair. The house in which he spent the last 12 years of his life is set in a beautiful estate full of citrus and olive trees, looking out along the coastline all the way to way to the Cap d’Antibes.
 
    Housing the largest collection of the Russian painter, Marc Chagall, the Chagall museum is one of Nice's top attractions.
 
    This priory owned by Father Lemerre was converted into a museum at the end of the Second World War and houses his collection of objets d'art from the late Middle Ages and early modern period including French furniture, glass, sculptures and religious paintings.
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Nice and what better way to explore Nice than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Nice without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
 
    This company is based in Nice and offers a range of e-bikes.
 
    This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
 
    This company offers a great choice of bicycles, scooters and motorbikes for any duration - whether it’s a day, a week or even a month, you’ll have a bike at your disposal to explore the best of the Côte d'Azur.
 
    Enjoy a tandem paraglide with a qualified instructor with incredible views over the Mediterranean, Nice, Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
 
    Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
 
    Not far from Nice and Monaco you will find one of the best paragliding sites in Europe that will offer you views over the French Riviera and Beausoleil, La Turbie, Menton and even into Italy.
 
    Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
 
    Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
 
    The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
 
    The Cannes-Mougins Golf Club provides all features you are expecting from a modern golf within an historical environment. The Cannes Country Club was founded in 1923 by a group of illustrious gentlemen such as Aga Khan, Prince Pierre of Monaco and Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
 
    Close to the city, this nine hole compact course offers a range of different situations with its relief, bunkers and water hazard. It is aimed at both beginners and low handicaps wishing to improve.
 
    Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
 
    This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
 
    Sports complex offering swimming, aquaerobics, ice skating, ice hockey and a variety of gym classes and training programs.
 
    Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.
With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the French Riviera to some of France's best beauty spots.
 
    Imperial Princess Beatrice is a stunning 40m motor yacht built in 2012 by the world-renowned UK-based shipyard Princess. She boasts magnificent levels of comfort and exceptional style thanks to her recent refit in 2018. 40m Princess motor yacht Imperial Princess Beatrice has a captivating exterior visage. The two toned white and grey exterior paint work really creates an attention grabbing appearance. The sheer size and scale of this Princess yacht is given an elegant and graceful edge thanks to incredible design work and long flowing curved lines.
 
    Built by the world-famous Mangusta shipbuilders, this is one of the finest yachts available to charter.
 
    Little One is a hugely popular choice for day yacht charter on the French Riviera. Because of her home berth in Golfe Juan. Little One is ideally located for yacht charters in Cannes, Antibes and Juan Les Pins. She also welcomes yacht charters in Saint Tropez and Monaco. With a striking exterior and chic interior, un-parralled space, awesome water toys and delightful crew, Little One is the perfect day yacht for charter.
 
    Thor, is a stunning and slick 22m Azimut motor yacht. She was built in 2013 but has undergone an extensive refit in 2019, ensuring she’s moving with the times and trends. Having being built by the expert Italian Azimut Shipyard, she is in great condition. Making her one of the most sought after yachts in her category. Spending her summer season in the beautiful old port of Cannes, she is the ideal 22 meter Azimut motor yacht for exploring the sunny South of France and West Mediterranean.
 
    This vessel is a 43.63 metre Isa Charter Yacht. Going by the name of Silver Wind, she is available for West Mediterranean yacht charter today. Her distinctive silver finish is where her name is derived from. Based in the French Riviera, Silver Wind is the pinnacle of class and elegance.
 
    Charter a yacht Antibes this Summer with the beautiful and fun Ferretti To Escape. Offering great value and an abundance of exterior space for yacht in this size category, To Escape is the ultimate weekend cruiser.
 
    This spa 2 heated pools and an outdoor jacuzzi with wonderful views of the sea, as it is located in the Cap Estel Hotel, on a peninsula. They also have a sauna and steam room, plus a huge range of beauty treatments with Sothys skin care products.
 
    Superbly spacious at 750 square metres, the facility features five lavish treatment rooms, including a luxury VIP suite for couples, as well as two outdoor treatment pavilions with mesmerising Mediterranean views.
 
    The spa welcomes you for a moment of all-round well-being and relaxation you would only expect to find on a transatlantic cruise - once on board, you will find a hammam (steam room), a jacuzzi, a fitness room and ten cabins dedicated to relaxation and body care for men and women.
 
    This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
 
    This spa is located in the Château Saint-Martin Hotel. They have a large treatments menu to choose from, including face and body services, a fitness centre and yoga lessons.
 
    A sanctuary of wellness, the Spa Splendid is a unique place in the heart of the musicians quarter of Nice.
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours.
 
    This amusement park has a maze with plentiful of fun games and challenges with a different theme each year and a “Crazy Village”, an area with wacky activities.
 
    A fun-packed mini-theme park for children, just a few minutes walk from the beaches at Menton.
 
    Located behind the Acropolis, the AMF centre is one of the largest bowling alleys in France.
 
    Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
 
    Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.
 
    Open from April to September, this major amusement park includes a large range of entertainment attractions and rides such as mechanised thrill machines (Roller coasters, train rides, water ride, etc.) and carnival games.
Hikes in the Alpes-Maritime region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and mountain. The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. The mountain trails take a little more effort. They are a great way to explore the terrain behind Nice and the many medieval villages that are dotted around the countryside.
Nice is perfect for water sports with its warm summers, gentle breezes and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between.
 
    Paddleboarding along the coast is a fun for the whole family!
 
    Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.
 
    
 
    
 
    For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!
 
    This company offers a range of outdoor activities mostly based around canyoning and rafting white water, as well as via ferrata and mountain biking experiences and snowshoe walks in the winter.
Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in Nice. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.
 
    Whilst many visitors to the French Riviera seek a leisurely vacation of wining, dining, and sunbathing, we know that some of you seek something a bit more daring during your break than sneaking in a cheeky glass of rosé before midday.
 
    The clearest waters to make a splash this summer
 
    On a sunny Tuesday morning in April I found myself getting quite lost in the maze of narrow streets and lanes in the stunning, and slightly quirky, hilltop town of Biot.
 
    The Train des Merveilles takes you from the coastline of Nice into the rugged mountains of the Vallée des Merveilles and the Mercantour National Park.
 
    The Train des Pignes runs on the Chemins de Fer de Provence railway line and connects the Riviera town of Nice with the historic city of Digne Les-Bains, taking you from seaside to snowy mountains in just three hours and 30 minutes.
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