Plage de Carras is a well-equipped “handiplage”, which has facilities and lifeguards to enable people with disabilities to enter the water safely.
Plage du Carras Beach
Pebbly beach not far from Nice centre with disabled access
Dog walkers will be happy to find one of the only dog-friendly sections of beach here as well; it is marked out so your hound can play happily in the waves within this stretch.
There are toilets and showers, but no parking other than roadside which is hard to come by. There is a bus stop, conveniently also called Carras, within just a few metres though and there are Vélobleu bike stations nearby.
Setting & Location
Carras is at the western (airport) end of the Promenade, so it's quieter than those closer to the centre of Nice but there is less in the way of restaurants and cafés nearby. Our advice is to pick up food and drinks on the way and have a picnic lunch.
Water Safety & Clarity
As well as specially adapted beach buggies to get people in and out of the sea there is also an audio system of buoys and wristbands that enable the visually impaired to swim alone and a 'safety net' that ensures they won't end up miles out into the bay.
Carras is also popular with families, due to its vigilant lifeguards and slightly calmer waters than further east along the bay.
Beach Quality
Like all of the beaches along the Promenade des Anglais, Carras is a pebble beach.
Watersports Nearby
A great idea is the Cabane Bleu - a little blue hut where you can borrow books for free. You can only find them at Carras, Poincaré and des Ponchettes so far. These beachside libraries stock a range of books and magazines for children and adults in a variety of different languages.
You will also find plenty of watersports nearby and companies that will either take you out or rent you equipment so that you can enjoy the azur blue waters of the Mediterranean. Beach sports are also popular, with a volleyball court set up and plenty of people enjoying bat and ball games.
Villas nearby
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Hsud0034 Villa, La Gaude
4 bedroom Villa in La Gaude. Sleeps 8
In the heart of the French Riviera, 10 km from the beach and 13 km from the airport, this villa is set in lush greenery and nature.
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Hsud0145 Villa
3 bedroom Villa in Nice. Sleeps 10
In the commune of Colomars, 10 km from the sea, in a residential area, beautiful villa on a plot of 1500m².
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Hsud0058 Villa, Saint Paul de Vence
3 bedroom Villa in Saint Paul de Vence. Sleeps 6
In Vence, 5 km from Saint-Paul,, in a residential area, beautiful contemporary villa located on a plot of 1000m2.
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Hsud0081 Villa
4 bedroom Villa in Nice. Sleeps 8
In Nice, in the residential area of Saint Pancrace, beautiful villa situated on a plot of 1Ha in edge of forest of which 2000m ² done up.
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Aurelia Villa, Vence
5 bedroom Villa in Vence. Sleeps 10
Just outside historic Vence and a short distance from magnificent Saint Paul de Vence, this beautiful and contemporary house on a generous private plot is very quietly located for exploring all the delights of this beautiful corner of the French Riviera. The villa is located in a beautiful natural setting with views of the mountains.
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Hsud0083 Villa, Vence
3 bedroom Villa in Vence. Sleeps 6
Located in the town of Vence, in a quiet residential area, charming villa set in grounds of 3600 m². Private salt water swimming pool (10m x 5m – Depth 110/170 cm – Alarm), outdoor shower (hot water), pool house (barbecue, oven, gas hob), terrace with garden furniture, deckchairs and dining table. Parking for 4 cars. 2 km shops. Beach 12km.
Hotels nearby
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Eza Chateau Hotel, Eze
Charming Chateau hotel with stunning views & Michelin quality restaurant
Exquisite and intimate, the rooms and suites of Château Eze cling to the side of the ancient rock walls of Eze, a thousand-year-old Medieval village more than 400 metres above the Mediterranean Sea.
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Cap Estel Hotel, Eze
A beautiful 5 star boutique hotel in its own gated estate
Situated on its own two-hectare peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, the hotel has wonderful panoramic views. With only 28 rooms spread over four separate locations, it is a very private and luxurious place to stay.
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Toile Blanche Hotel, St Paul de Vence
Boutique luxury and artistic charm on the edge of Saint-Paul de Vence
Toile Blanche is a stylish retreat where contemporary design, Provençal elegance and immersive art come together across serene gardens and valley views.
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Cap-Ferrat Grand Hotel, Cap-Ferrat
Right on the waters edge with spa & Michelin starred restaurant
Distinguished turn-of-the-century resort hotel with a sophisticated aura, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped 14-acre park.
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Le Palais de la Mediterranee Hotel
Grand seafront hotel ideal for both business & luxury holidays alike
Located on the famous Promenade des Anglais, this contemporary hotel features a casino, an indoor & outdoor pool and spa facilities.
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Le Saint Paul Hotel, Saint-Paul de Vence
Five-star boutique hotel blending Provençal elegance, art, and gourmet dining
Tucked inside the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence, Hotel Le Saint Paul offers timeless charm, artistic flair, and refined hospitality in a Relais & Châteaux setting.
Things to do nearby
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Provence self-guided motorbike tour
Seven-night self-guided Provence tour with motorbike holiday specialists in Nice
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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The Alps self-guided motorbike tour
Seven-night tour of the Alps with motorbike holiday specialists in Nice
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
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Sunset Boat Trip
Sunset motor boat tour along the French Riviera
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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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals to explore the French Riviera
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Motorbike hire
Wide selection of BMW, Ducati, Harley Davidson and Triumph motorcycles available for rent
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Solar Powered Boat Trip
6 person Motor Boat tours along the French Riviera
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
Restaurants nearby
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
Described as "The restaurant of kings & the king of restaurants"
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Le Chantecler Restaurant
Fine Michelin-starred restaurant offering Provencal inspired cuisine
In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".
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Keisuke Matsushima Restaurant
French fusion made with high quality ingredients
This fantastic restaurant is run by one of the region's top chefs, Keisuke Matsushima, who travelled to France aged 20 and worked in many top kitchens as he learned the trade.
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Le Tire Bouchon Restaurant
Bistro-style restaurant serving inventive & fine international dishes
Sophisticated intimate dining rooms and an attractive terrace on a narrow pedestrian street.
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La P'tite Cocotte Restaurant
Traditional French restaurant in the old town
La P'tite Cocotte is a small traditional restaurant in the typical colours, stone-work and wooden beams of Old Nice. Enjoy its wooden deck in the rise of St. Augustine street with a breathtaking view of the Treille.
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Le Sejour Cafe, Nice Centre
Small and welcoming restaurant in centre of Nice
A family-run restaurant located in a charming contemporary house, designed to be as warm and cosy as home.
Nightlife nearby
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Le Bar du Negresco
Atmospheric bar of the Hotel Le Negresco on the Promenade des Anglais
It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".
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Les Distilleries Ideales Bar
One of the most popular, original & atmospheric bar-restaurants
With a Gothic interior mixed with wall frescoes and a friendly atmosphere, this is one of Nice's nicest drinking spots.
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Les 3 Diables
This is a bar for the young at heart!
The ground floor with Its welcoming bar and the main room, then the mezzanine for a more intimate space and finally its back room is a discotheque.
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Cave Wilson Restaurant, Nice Centre
Wine, food to go with wine, music and dance
This is one of the oldest jazz bars on the Mediterranean - been around since 1904. The atmosphere in Cave Wilson is very pleasant, and Antoine, the owner, offers excellent wine with a plate of cheeses, bread and quality music.
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Snug & Cellar, Vieux Nice
A Irish pub in the heart of the Old Town
An intimate pub with open mic and acoustic nights, a good atmosphere and happy hours!
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Casino du Palais de la Mediterranee
A luxurious casino in the centre of Nice
Situated right on the seafront of the Promenade des Anglais this stunning building plays host to some of the city's biggest events.
Sights nearby
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Musee International d'Art Naif Anatole Jakovsky Museum
Collection showcasing the history of 'Naïve Art' from the 18th century to today
The museum is located in the Chateau Sainte Hélène, the former private residence of perfume master François Coty, surrounded by a garden with rare aromatic plants. It showcases a collection of 'Naïve Art' paintings.
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Phoenix Floral Park
Exotic gardens ideal for a moment of relaxation and change of scenery
Phœnix Park combines parkland, tropical greenhouses, an aviary, a lake and over 2,500 species of plant.
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Botanical Garden
Municipal botanical garden featuring over 3,000 species of plants
This Mediterranean botanical garden sits on the hillside and has over 3,000 different plant species divided into 40 different areas.
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Asian Arts Museum
Museum dedicated to Asian art and culture with the tea ceremony on Sundays
The Asian Arts Museum was created by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange who created a wonderful white marble and glass construction that stands in the middle of a lake in Park Phoenix.
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Fine Arts Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts)
Art from the 16th to the 20th century in a beautiful villa
Located in the Baumettes neighbourhood, this Fine Arts museum is housed in an impressive 19th-century villa and contains an important collection of paintings and sculptures.
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Promenade des Anglais
Pedestrian walkway from the old centre to the airport
Just as Cannes has its Croisette, Nice has the Promenade des Anglais; 7km of beaches, palm trees, hotels, restaurants and bars.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Nice
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Luxurious golf course that forms part of the Royal Mougins Resort & Estate
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.
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Monte-Carlo Golf Course
Beautiful 18-hole golf course set in lush greenery north of Monaco
Situated in the La Turbie area in the heights of Nice the rolling green terrain offers an interesting and challenging round of golf.
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Nice Golf Country Course
Compact nine-hole course with a wide driving range ideal for practicing
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.
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Golf Course de la Grande Bastide
Welcoming 18 hole golf course with excellent views
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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Saint Donat Golf Course, Grasse
Beautifully situated golf course with stylish restaurant
This beautifully situated golf club has two courses, one 18 hole and one 9 hole, plus a practice range and practice bunker.
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Biot Golf Course, Biot
Beautiful golf course close to the coast near Antibes
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.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Nice
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Saint Laurent du Var
An ancient riverside settlement with waterfront beaches
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
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Cimiez
A tranquil oasis sat on the hillside above Nice with great views
High up above the hot crowds of Nice is a tranquil oasis with shady trees, panoramic views and, if you’re lucky, a cool breeze. Off the typical tourist trail, Cimiez lies about 2km north east of the centre of Nice.
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Cap de Nice
Wonderful national park area with a hilltop fortress
Cap de Nice and Mont Boron is a peaceful exclusive area to the east of Nice and is a mix of affluent residential properties and a national park.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
Pretty medieval coastal town to the east of Nice centre
Just to the east of Nice lies the coastal town of Villefranche-sur-Mer; with its little cobblestone lanes and 16th century citadel.
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Cagnes Sur Mer
Seaside resort and port with lots of popular attractions, close to Nice Airport.
Haut Cagnes is the perched medieval village that overlooks the resort, and is home to the famous Renoir House and the Grimaldi Castle, two of the area’s most popular attractions.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Small village surrounded by luxury villas
Sitting on a beautiful rocky peninsula of pine trees and palms just to the east of Nice is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. This area is the epitome of elegance and old Riviera glamour: from the small, chic harbour to the palatial gated villas and magnificent gardens of celebrities, oligarchs and famous family dynasties.















































































