Albert 1er Hotel

Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.

A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.

This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.

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.

Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.

In a Regency-style dining room decorated with magnificent 18th century woodwork, Jean-Denis Rieubland proposes two menus, "Découverte" and "Chantecler".

The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.

Set in the room that Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’s used as a dining room, the tea room/restaurant's terrace overlooks the Bay of Villefranche. All day, you can break for a delicious snack in this calm oasis with an unrestricted view of the bay.

Small and cosy restaurant in the middle of the old city of Nice. The kitchen is open space and right in the middle of the room for everybody to see the chefs cooking.

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.

In an animated street in the Vieux Nice area, not far from the Place Rossetti, enjoy the traditional family cooking in a friendly atmosphere and picturesque location.

It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".

Ma Nolan’s, Vieux Nice has a large inviting terrace, high vaulted ceilings, authentic bar counters and wooden floors.

If you are looking for something a little different then this bar could be for you - you will be transported to a different country!

This local and friendly wine bar is the perfect place to stop for a midday snack or to try some of the local wines from the region.

In a simple and relaxed atmosphere, La Cave Nature is a place of tasting organic wines and specialities of the house such as sandwiches, Mediterranean products freshly prepared, and tastings of cheeses and Italian delicatessen.

Recently celebrating its 16th anniversary this is certainly the place to be in Nice for a gay-friendly and party atmosphere!

This long stretch of pebble beach in Nice runs along the Baie des Anges and is backed by the Promenade des Anglais. 

The name might sound a bit intimidating but Bains Militaires is actually quite a nice quiet beach, away from the hustle and bustle of Nice centre.

The glamorously named Coco Beach is more of a launchpad into the deep blue sea than a true beach.

This public beach sits at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais and is situated near the Lenval hospital.

Plage de la Darse is a secret beach, hidden from view and discretely signposted. It never gets very busy because so few people know that it’s there - so keep it on the down-low if you plan to head here.

Plage de Carras is a well-equipped “handiplage”, which has facilities and lifeguards to enable people with disabilities to enter the water safely.

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.

Nice’s flagship urban park covers 12 hectares in the heart of the city, just a few minutes walk from Promenade des Anglais. Promenade du Paillon used to be a very congested and rather ugly thoroughfare where the old bus station and multi storey car park were situated. It was demolished in 2011 and a 3 year development project took place to turn it into the oasis of green open space, safe play areas and impressive water features that we enjoy today.

This vibrant square sits in the centre of old Nice and hosts markets every day of the week.

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.

This palace is thought to have been built in the early 17th century and was home to the Dukes of Savoy until 1860.

This 18th-century Roman Catholic chapel is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and is the work of Bernardo Vittone.

High up above the hot crowds of Nice is a tranquil oasis with shady trees, panoramic views and, if you’re lucky, a cool breeze. Off the typical tourist trail, Cimiez lies about 2km north east of the centre of Nice.

Cap de Nice and Mont Boron is a peaceful exclusive area to the east of Nice and is a mix of affluent residential properties and a national park.

Just to the east of Nice lies the coastal town of Villefranche-sur-Mer; with its little cobblestone lanes and 16th century citadel.

Sitting on a beautiful rocky peninsula of pine trees and palms just to the east of Nice is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. This area is the epitome of elegance and old Riviera glamour: from the small, chic harbour to the palatial gated villas and magnificent gardens of celebrities, oligarchs and famous family dynasties.

Beaulieu-sur-Mer is filled with Belle Époque buildings, cafés and restaurants.

Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.