Solar Powered Boat Trip
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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.
With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.
Located in the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, this museum houses more than 45,000 objects ad 400,000 dedicated to all sports, showing their history from the Antiquity to the present.
A small collection of some of Matisse's works and items from his own personal collection and that of his descendants are housed in an impressive 17th century Genoese mansion.
This vibrant square sits in the centre of old Nice and hosts markets every day of the week.
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.
Just outside Saint-Paul de Vence lies one of France's most famous modern and contemporary art museums. Surrounded by pleasant gardens, this is a nice place to spend your afternoon.
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 wide range of road bikes.
This company is based in Nice and offers a range of e-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.
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.
Enjoy a tandem paraglide with a qualified instructor with incredible views over the Mediterranean, Nice, Monaco and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
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.
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.
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.
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
This golf course is located on a charming old private hunting estate dating back to the 17th century.
Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
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.
The 43.5m motor yacht Latitude is an exceptional build from Dutch Yacht Builders, combining elegant design with impressive performance. Based in Cannes and ideal for exploring the Mediterranean, she offers a sophisticated charter experience defined by attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship.
Built in 2007 29.60m Ferretti motor yacht ANNE MARIE is a brilliant exhibition of the amazing design work synonymous with the world-renowned Ferretti shipyard. The pristine white outer body and contemporary sharp design lines create a head turning effect and captures people’s attention up and down the Italian Riviera with a glance.
Step aboard Clara One, a timeless 32-metre motor yacht built by Chantier de l'Esterel. Originally launched in 1961 and later refitted, she beautifully blends classic styling with modern comfort.
Fortuna Star is a stylish Sunseeker Manhattan motor yacht offering an excellent blend of comfort, space and performance for Mediterranean yacht charters. Maintained in superb condition and refreshed with updated teak and upholstery, she is a fantastic choice for guests seeking a sleek and sociable yacht with a proven design.
Galaxy is a magnificent 56m Benetti superyacht, offering an exceptional blend of timeless Italian craftsmanship, contemporary luxury and expansive living spaces. Built in 2005 and extensively refitted in 2017, she remains one of the most sought-after yachts in the West Mediterranean, perfectly suited for cruising the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica and the coasts of Italy in absolute comfort and style.
The Sunseeker Predator 52 is a sleek and sporty motor yacht, perfect for an unforgettable French Riviera charter. Combining performance, style and comfort, she offers an ideal platform for day cruising or overnight stays along the Mediterranean coast.
This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
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 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.
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.
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.
Located in the heart of the Riviera between Nice and Cannes, on the Marina Baie des Anges in Villeneuve Loubet, Thalas Soleil offers over 30 years of care provided by qualified personnel.
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.
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.
Located behind the Acropolis, the AMF centre is one of the largest bowling alleys in France.
Open sky evening are available for everyone, children and adults, and provide a greater understanding of the universe and the laws governing it.
Great for children and adults, this adventure park has 2 hectares of games including a spectacular net walk and a village of huts perched the trees.
A fun-packed mini-theme park for children, just a few minutes walk from the beaches at Menton.
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.
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.
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.
Paddleboarding along the coast is a fun for the whole family!
The beach front of Nice is the best place for watersports and situated at the heart of the city front is the company Nikaia Watersports.
Rowing, power boating and sailing. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, whether you prefer a leisure or competitive approach, the club offers its resources, its equipment, its fleet (except for power boating).
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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