Sand and pebble beach close to Nice airport, has disabled access
Saint-Laurent-du-Var has one of the best-equipped waterfronts in terms of barely having to leave the beach all day - everything is right here.
A long esplanade runs the length of the beach with bars, restaurants and snack-cafés all along it.
The Cap 3,000 shopping mall is at one end of the beach with over 150 shops (mostly fashion and lifestyle) and the harbour is at the other with more bars, restaurants, a couple of shops, a number of boat services and a couple of nightclubs.
If you want to feel smooth soft sand between your toes then hire a sun lounger at Cocody Beach Club; they have covered their private stretch of shoreline in fine white sand.
Parasols are arranged along the peninsula so you can sunbathe surrounded by lapping waves and they have a bar and restaurant where you can dine under the shade of palm trees - what could be nicer?
This pebble beach is situated along a lively promenade and harbour, with a main road and the town centre nearby.
The Plage des Flots Bleus is classified as a "handi-plage", meaning it has facilities for disabled swimmers; as well as an amphibious buggy for assisting people in and out of the sea there is also an audio device to guide people with eyesight problems. Lifeguards are on duty from mid-June to mid-September.
The beach is naturally pebbly but a small section of it is covered in sand at the start of the summer; it usually lasts a couple of months before it's washed away by the tide. The rest of the beach is the usual grey pebbles that are typical of the Riviera; slightly unattractive but not too rough on the feet.
At the east end of the beach (nearest to Cap 3,000) is the watersports centre where you can hire paddle boards or learn how to windsurf. There is another watersports centre near to the Cocody Beach Club which has jet skis and parachutes, or if you head along to the port you can book a boat trip around the bay.
Saint-Laurent-du-Var is very easy to get to and buses stop all along the seafront, take the no.200 that runs between Nice and Cannes. The train also stops nearby and is about a 15=minute walk from the beaches.
You can even cycle there using the Vélobleu bikes that are stationed all along the coastline from the Promenade des Anglais in Nice.
In Vence, 5 km from Saint-Paul,, in a residential area, beautiful contemporary villa located on a plot of 1000m2.
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.
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.
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.
The villa in La Roquette-sur-Var has 4 bedrooms and has capacity for 8 people.
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.
The Hotel Suisse is ideally situated between right on the beach front and offers fantastic, uninterrupted sea views right in the heart of Nice.
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.
Charming hotel with a secluded tropical garden set in the heart of Nice within a walking distance to the city's main attractions.
Former 13th-century Cistercian monastery tastefully renovated offering 5 beautifully decorated en-suite rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
This hotel has been entirely renovated, combining the historical ambience of its past, plus the modern conveniences of an international luxury hotel.
Toile Blanche is a stylish retreat where contemporary design, Provençal elegance and immersive art come together across serene gardens and valley views.
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
Experience the French Riviera your way with 212 yachts, using one of their sample itineraries or with a specialised itinerary created just for you, based on what you like and don't like, as well as their own expertise.
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
La Table de Pierre offers refined, garden-led cuisine by Chef Emmanuel Lehrer in a romantic setting with views over the estate.
The Cap Estel gourmet restaurant or "La Table de Patrick Raingeard" as it is known has one Michelin star.
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
Michelin-starred chef, Didier Anies, recognised as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000, has created a gourmet cuisine at this restaurant; one which is unfussy, full of flavour and low key yet elegant.
Château Eza offers a Michelin recommended restaurant serving à la carte French and Mediterranean cuisine against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera.
It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".
Ma Nolan’s, Nice Port is designed to be a warm, welcoming and atmospheric venue, the perfect place to eat, drink and party.
Reopened in December 2014 and restored to its original elegance with a touch of modern glamour this is 'must see' building as well as fantastic entertainment venue.
The wine cellar specialises in rare wines and old vintages while the restaurant sits 45 people.
Right on the corner of the Place du Palais de Justice is a little cluster of bars, our favourite of which is Master Home.
This local and friendly wine bar is the perfect place to stop for a midday snack or to try some of the local wines from the region.
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.
Phœnix Park combines parkland, tropical greenhouses, an aviary, a lake and over 2,500 species of plant.
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.
This Mediterranean botanical garden sits on the hillside and has over 3,000 different plant species divided into 40 different areas.
Chateau Grimaldi may take you somewhat by surprise if you are expecting the usual historical museum experience - it also holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and isn’t afraid of displaying bizarre and sometimes challenging installations. The artworks are incongruous in such a traditional context and the collection changes regularly, so you never know quite what you’re going to get when you visit!
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.
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.
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
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.
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.
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
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.
Situated between Nice and Cannes, Villeneuve Loubet is a delightful area split into two parts - a seaside resort with plenty of outdoor activities and a fascinating old town.
Saint-Paul de Vence is known for being an art mecca, hundreds of galleries and workshops tucked amongst the tiny old streets of a perfectly preserved medieval village.
La-Colle-sur-Loup is a pretty medieval village just down the road from the more famous Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It's much more tranquil, retaining a quiet charm that makes a wander around very pleasant.
Biot is a lovely picturesque old town located up in the hills of Antibes. This medieval town is full of culture, history and art.
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