Massena Villa
Handily located on the Promenade des Anglais, Villa Masséna is a wonderful example of Belle Epoque architecture.

© Motor Bike Trip
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.
Looking to explore the Provence by motorbike for a week? This Provence tour includes board and lodging, motorcycle rental, maps, GPS, road book and local support. Starting and finishing in Nice, you get to tour the beautiful Provence at your own pace.
The itinerary is as follows:
You'll spend two nights at the four-star Hotel Mercure in Nice, two nights at the three-star Grand Prix Hotel in Le Castellet, and two nights at the Auberge du Vin in Carpentras, all with dinner and breakfast included.
This trip is for intermediate riders, with four to five hours of riding per day covering up to 300km of curvy roads. Trips run weekly from March to November.
Handily located on the Promenade des Anglais, Villa Masséna is a wonderful example of Belle Epoque architecture.
Opened to unprecedented acclaim in 1929, Le Palais de la Méditerranée instantly became a showcase of luxury and inter-war celebration.
Founded as a photographic studio in 1958, and opened as a gallery in 1972, Jean Ferrero exhibited works from the School of Nice and the New Realism genre.
Just as Cannes has its Croisette, Nice has the Promenade des Anglais; 7km of beaches, palm trees, hotels, restaurants and bars.
This delightful public park in the city centre runs from Place Massena, linking the Promenade des Anglais to the old town of Vieux Nice. Developed during the late 1800’s, Jardin Albert 1er is one of Nice’s oldest public gardens; a large lawn in the centre is surrounded by palm trees, fragrant roses, carob trees, junipers as well as various plants from Japan, China, the Americas, Australia and the Himalayas.
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.
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".
This fantastic restaurant is run by one of the region's top chefs, Keisuke Matsushima, who travelled to France aged 20 and worked in many top kitchens as he learned the trade.
The restaurant is nestled deep in the courtyard of an old building. Enjoy the terrace and its green patio and colourful flowers. Inside, two rooms offer a refined and warm décor with multiple candles.
This beach club has two different areas: the Luxury section which is an oasis of Zen and a Trendy section which is more fashionable and relaxed.
Oliviera offers you a short but ever varying menu of its specialties with a choice of olive oils from its shop.
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of 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.
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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.
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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See allLatest News & ReviewsYou will not be short of entertainment in this beautiful French Riviera town throughout the year. The most popular public events take place along the Promenade des Anglais, including the Carnival in February, the Bastille celebrations in July and the Nice marathon in November. There are also plenty of live music and cultural festivals.
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