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.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Estienne d'Orves Natural Park
Located <1 km away
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 <1 km away
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
Located <1 km away
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
Located 1.2 km away
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
Located 1.3 km away
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
Located 1.4 km away
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
Located in Nice
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
Located in Cap Ferrat
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 Mesclun Restaurant, Nice Centre
Located in Nice
Located a few minutes from Old Nice, the Corniche Fleurie, the Airport and Central Business of Arenas, Le Mesclun, welcomes you in a modern room with a pleasant view of the Promenade des Anglais and the Mediterranean Sea.
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La Reserve Restaurant
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
La Réserve has been refurbished throughout in an eye-catching style of the 1930s. Its superb location boasts stunning panoramic views and you can enjoy lunch on the terrace overlooking the water, or dinner at nightfall with exquisite views over the Baie des Anges.
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Capitaine Cook Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Located in Cap Ferrat
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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Castel Plage Beach Club
Located in Nice
A beautiful beach located at the eastern end of the Promenade des Anglais and giving wonderful views across the wide sweeping Baie des Anges.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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One Week Yacht Charter Itineraries
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.
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Motorbike day tour
Located in Nice
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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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 hire
Located in Nice
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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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.
