Colline du Chateau
Named Castle Hill in French, the ancient Greeks first chose to settle on this site several millennia ago.
7-10 Person Boat trip along the Cote d'Azur
Departing from Nice, on this trip you'll enjoy a full day of cruising along the French Riviera, visiting Monaco to Cannes to Saint Tropez and the beautiful bays and coves.
You'll be cruising on either a Princess V50 which accommodates up to 10 guests, a Pershing 37 which can accommodate up to 9 guests, or a Superhawk 34 which can accommodate up to 7 guests. These motor yachts have plenty of deck space of sun-bathing.
On the trip you'll cruise along the coastline and see all the famous sights, as well as discovering the most beautiful bays, coves and picturesque fishing villages. You can look forward to snorkelling in the clear waters around Cap Ferrat and the Cannes Islands, discovering the diverse and colourful underwater life of the Mediterranean.
For lunch you'll stop on at either a private beach club or picnic on-board.
Named Castle Hill in French, the ancient Greeks first chose to settle on this site several millennia ago.
The former prison building and clock pavilion in the port of Nice have recently been renovated to include several exhibition spaces and galleries for the public to enjoy.
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 a few minutes walk from the centre of Nice you can find yourself in a lush green park, shaded from the intense Mediterranean sun, high enough to benefit from a cool breeze and with showstopping views of the bay of Nice. Colline du Chateau translates as “Castle Hill” and, once upon a time, there was indeed a castle up here. All that remains now are the ruins but they are open to the public and there are information boards telling you what part of the castle they would have been.
Situated on the Chateau hill, this large cemetery has more than 2,800 tombs on terraces, and boasts wonderful views overlooking Nice and the Mediterranean.
This Jesuit church was constructed in the early part of the 17th century in a typically Baroque style and is ornately decorated with mosaics, statues and stucco walls. The façade has a striking blue and yellow design.
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".
Head to this restaurant for excellent regional cuisine, great duck and steak, and an excellent wine list to accompany your food.
Set in the room that Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’s used as a dining room, the tea room/restaurant's terrace overlooks the Bay of Villefranche. All day, you can break for a delicious snack in this calm oasis with an unrestricted view of the bay.
Fresh, seasonal produce bought at the local markets is at the centre of this restaurant's culinary offering.
In an animated street in the Vieux Nice area, not far from the Place Rossetti, enjoy the traditional family cooking in a friendly atmosphere and picturesque location.
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Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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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A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
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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