French Riviera Art Tour
4hr30 & 5hr tours of the art museums of the Riviera
Discover the cultural side of the Côte d'Azur.
Discover the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, perched on the peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat overlooking the bay of Villefranche for more than 100 years.
Between sky and sea, stroll through beautifully colourful gardens and discover nine different themes, from classic French gardens, to the beautiful and exotic Japanese gardens.
The many lounges and private apartments of the villa have works of art of the highest quality, which the Baroness Ephrussi de Rothschild gathered throughout her lifetime.
Then visit the Matisse Museum (Villa des Arenes) located on the hill of Cimiez in Nice. This 17th century building has been a museum to the artistic development Henri Matisse since 1963.
Then on to the Marc Chagall National Museum, with it's religious inspired paintings. Inaugurated in 1973 during the lifetime of painter Marc Chagall to preserve and display his work.
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What to see
Sights in Nice
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Estienne d'Orves Natural Park
The natural park of Estienne d'Orves sits on Saint-Phillipe hill and was opened to the public in 2008. Its 15 hectares are located on the old terrain of the Chateau Miramar, near the centre of Nice.
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Fine Arts Museum (Musee des Beaux Arts)
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
Just as Cannes has its Croisette, Nice has the Promenade des Anglais; 7km of beaches, palm trees, hotels, restaurants and bars.
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Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
The most important orthodox cathedral outside Russia, this is a beautifully ornate building. It was built to serve the large Russian community that had settled in Nice.
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Massena Villa
Handily located on the Promenade des Anglais, Villa Masséna is a wonderful example of Belle Epoque architecture.
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Musee International d'Art Naif Anatole Jakovsky Museum
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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Le Chantecler Restaurant
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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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Vegan Gorilla Restaurant
Run by Chef Willy Berton and his wife Camille, who are both vegan, this restaurant offers up delicious dishes without using any animal products (meat, fish, dairy products, eggs and honey).
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Le Bistrot du Port Restaurant, Vieux Nice
Of the restaurants down by the old port, Le Bistrot du Port is the pick of the bunch.
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La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer
Situated on the Quay Courbet in Villefranche-sur-Mer, just in front of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the restaurant La Fille du Pêcheur is managed by Krystel Roux, a true fisherman's daughter!
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Geppetto Restaurant
Popular Italian restaurant in the centre of nice. On first impressions it doesn't look much but boasts some of the best food in Nice.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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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.
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Motorbike day tour
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Sunset Boat Trip
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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Provence self-guided motorbike tour
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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Motorbike hire
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
