Discover the cultural side of the Côte d'Azur.
French Riviera Art Tour
4hr30 & 5hr tours of the art museums of the Riviera
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.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Estienne d'Orves Natural Park
Protected natural parkland featuring beautiful views of the city & the sea
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)
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.
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Saint-Nicolas Russian Orthodox Cathedral
Ornate 20th century 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
Belle Epoque architecture jewel set on the famous Promenade des Anglais
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
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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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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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Castel Plage Beach Club
Stylish and modern beach-restaurant serving Provencal cuisine
A beautiful beach located at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais and giving wonderful views across the wide sweeping Baie des Anges.
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Ma Nolans Restaurant, Vieux Nice
Find a bit of the Irish in the heart of the Old Town of Nice
Ma Nolan’s, Vieux Nice has a large inviting terrace, high vaulted ceilings, authentic bar counters and wooden floors.
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Capitaine Cook Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Traditional restaurant situated just outside the marina area
Captain Cook is a friendly, family place, located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, between Monaco and Nice. It is a traditional French restaurant where the seafood and Mediterranean flavours are prominent.
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Rosalina Bar & Restaurant, Nice Centre
A refreshing change for dining in the beautiful city of Nice
A converted garage in the Old Port area of Nice brings a friendly atmosphere and hip vibe to the bar and restaurant scene of Nice.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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Motorbike day tour
Seven-hour guided motorcycle tour through the Verdon Gorge
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
