Musee Jean Cocteau, Menton
This gallery is dedicated to the French writer, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau but also host a number of exhibitions by various other artists.
Italian Market Tour, from Nice
7hr, 7hr30 & 8hr tours of an Italian market town
Enjoy a fabulous day exploring an authentic Italian market.
Discover Italy and the markets of San Remo (Tuesday/Saturday) or Vintimiglia (Friday). Stroll through these unique markets, where you will find authentic Italian products.
- San Remo overlooks the Ligurian Sea, and is known for its mild climate, it's 19th century Art Nouveau villas and for its casino that was built to entertain the nobility of yesteryear
- Ventimiglia is located on the Italian side of the Franco-Italian border, at the beginning of the Riviera dei Fiori. In the old town you will find the remains of a Roman theatre from the second century, and the 11th century Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
Afterwards, you'll take a scenic road to the amazing and authentic 12th century village of Dolceacqua. Here you’ll be able to explore its tiny streets, art galleries, souvenir shops, and the Castello dei Doria.
Tours are between 7 and 8 hours long, depending on your departure point of either Cannes, Nice, or Monaco.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Eco Musee, Breil-sur-Roya
Museum charting the history of transport in the area, with lots of old vehicles to look at. Located in an old rail warehouse in Breil.
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Monastere de Saorge Monastery
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
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Mont Agaisen Fortress, Sospel
Learn about the French defences from the Germans and the strategic position of this fort in the battle for Nice in World War two.
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Cathedrale Saint-Michel, Sospel
The heart of the old town of Sospel opens out into a wide sunny square dominated by the colourful facade of the Saint-Michel cathedral.
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Fort St Roch, Sospel
This remnant of the second world war is a huge engineering feat made from lots of concrete and once housed machine guns and barracks.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Chateau Eza Restaurant, Eze
Château Eza offers a Michelin recommended restaurant serving à la carte French and Mediterranean cuisine against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera.
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Toile Blanche Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Toile Blanche Le Restaurant offers fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean, where simplicity meets creative flair.
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La Table de Patrick Raingeard Restaurant, Eze
The Cap Estel gourmet restaurant or "La Table de Patrick Raingeard" as it is known has one Michelin star.
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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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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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Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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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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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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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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Luxury Rehab Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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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.
