The Alps self-guided motorbike tour
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.

© Hotel La Villa Nice Promenade
Boutique hotel near the beach
The hotel was totally renovated in 2011 and is located 50 metres from La Promenade des Anglais. The Villa provides a modern and comfortable environment with traces of the past remaining in this traditional Nice structure.
The lounge with its soft and harmonious decoration awaits you for a moment of reading or relaxation. the office is equipped with computer and a monumental settee is at your disposal to work or chat to close friends.
Relax in your room or on the small tree-shaded patio in the yard while simply enjoying your stay in this private niche right at the heart of the town.
Visit the flower market, join in with the carnival, or stroll along the seafront, passing by the famous Negresco hotel, just a stone's throw away. Enjoy a lunch on one of private beaches located opposite the magnificent Baie des Anges and try out the local specialities.
The rooms are decorated in tones of grey and silver. The modern furnishings match the baroque tassels on the lampshades and the silky textile taffeta. Some rooms offer a pleasant furnished balcony looking out over the tree-shaded yard.
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
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.
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.
Based in Nice, motorbike and scooter rental so you can explore the South of France.
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Chef Bruno Le Bolch takes you on a journey of the senses that is a delight to the eye and the taste buds.
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