A small charming hotel-villa, ideally located only 5 minute walk from the beaches of Villefranche and Beaulieu and 15 minutes from the St Jean Cap Ferrat beach.
La Villa Patricia Hotel
Situated between Villefrance-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer
The hotel is a Provençal house of only 9 rooms, which allows guests to comfortably feel like home. The shadowy garden and the terrace will give you the chance to enjoy some peaceful and relaxing moments. There is a private parking and free internet access.
In 2013 they obtained the European eco-label, meaning that their facilities protect the environment and they operate in a responsible manner to sustain the local economy.
Directions
Exit at Sortie 50 (Nice centre) and follow la Promenade des Anglais around the coast until you reach le Port. Take the Basse Corniche (signposted Villefranche, Beaulieu, Monaco) and continue through Villefranche, keeping to the Basse Corniche. As you round the bay, look out for la Residence de l’Ange Gardien (an arched gateway on the right immediately after the sign announcing Pont St Jean-Villefranche sur Mer) and drive through the arch. Continue past the large pink building (Pierres et Vacances) and you will find the Hôtel Patricia at the far end of the lane.
Hotel Patricia is 10-15 minutes’walk from la gare de Beaulieu. Alight at Beaulieu sur Mer and walk up hill directly opposite the station entrance. At the first crossroads turn left, joining the main road out of the town until you reach the intersection at the railway bridge in Pont St Jean. Keeping the railway on your left, you will see a narrow lane on your left (a short distance before the Total station) which leads to he Hôtel Patricia.
From the airport, take shuttle 98 and get off at bus stop SEGURANE. Then take bus 100 or 81 and get off at the PONT SAINT JEAN stop. You will see a small street on your right as you get off the bus. The hotel is just 300 metres below.
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Inflatable Rides, Villefranche Sur Mer
10min rides on inflatable tubes and sofa boats
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Parasailing, Villefranche Sur Mer
Single, double or triple flights from age 5 years up!
Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.
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Provençal Tasting Tour, from Nice
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A taste of traditional Provencal Nissarde cuisine, wine, and olives.
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Club Nautique de Nice
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Nice Diving School
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Bikram Yoga
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Jan Restaurant
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La Roustide Restaurant
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Rosalina Bar & Restaurant, Nice Centre
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Le Mayssa Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer
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Nightlife nearby
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Plage des Mariniers Beach
Fine pebble beach near the old town and harbour
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Plage de Passable Beach
A fine pebble beach perfect for sun worshippers
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Plage de la Darse Beach
A family friendly pebble beach with good snorkelling
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Plage de la Petite Afrique Beach, Beaulieu Sur Mer
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Plage de la Petite Afrique is, in our humble opinion, one of the best beaches on the French Riviera, surrounded by stunning scenery with plenty of facilities.
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Plage des Fosses Beach
A fine pebbly beach that's good for families
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Volti Museum
Impressive bronze, terracotta and copper sculptures
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