Provence self-guided motorbike tour
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.

© Les Hotels du Roy

© Les Hotels du Roy

© Les Hotels du Roy

© Les Hotels du Roy

© Les Hotels du Roy
Sophisticated 4 star boutique hotel with breath-taking sea views
The lovely Hôtel la Pérouse has a sophisticated feel with attractive bright rooms, a restaurant serving great Provençal cuisine on its huge terrace and a swimming pool on the hillside to refresh your body and mind.
In 1986, the Hotel la Pérouse rounded out the Hôtels du Roy collection. A passionate lover of the sea, the former owner named the hotel "La Pérouse" as a tribute to the great French navigator, Jean-François Galaup, Count of La Pérouse (1741-1788).
A little history - Louis XVI ordered La Pérouse to lead a scientific mission that set sail from Brest on August 1, 1785, on two ships: the Astrolabe and the Boussole, which were filled with treasures. There were 213 men on board, including some of the era's great researchers. Their goal was to sail around the world and discover new lands and unknown civilisations.
Louis Hector Berlioz stayed in the Bellanda Tower, where he composed Le Roi Lear. Raoul Dufy stayed often in Nice and chose to set up his easel at the Hotel, where he painted a number of canvases featuring the Bay of Angels, the magnificent seascape he saw from his room.
Cut into a cliff-side overlooking La Baie des Anges, this hotel offers easy access to the beach & the old town. This hotel is also ideally located in the heart of nice, close to the train station.
This hotel offers a heated outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace with a stunning panoramic sea view.
The hotel's restaurant which is also a bar offers a wide range of drinks.
Set in the shade of lemon trees next to the pool in a discreet ambiance, the restaurant offers delicious Provencal & Italian influenced cuisine prepared with local and organic products.
Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be provided at extra cost.
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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.
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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.
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.
The delicious spirit that fills dishes made using fresh, seasonal products from local markets is in perfect harmony with the site.
Yanis and Aurélie run this gastronomic delight which specialises in excellent fish dishes influenced by the flavours of the Mediterranean, Indochina and the Indian Ocean.
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.
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.
It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".
In a relaxed family atmosphere, the restaurant Cosmo offers a variety of traditional, Mediterranean and French cuisine.
Ma Nolan’s, Vieux Nice has a large inviting terrace, high vaulted ceilings, authentic bar counters and wooden floors.
The ground floor with Its welcoming bar and the main room, then the mezzanine for a more intimate space and finally its back room is a discotheque.
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.
Situated right on the seafront of the Promenade des Anglais this stunning building plays host to some of the city's biggest events.
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 long stretch of pebble beach in Nice runs along the Baie des Anges and is backed by the Promenade des Anglais.
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.
This public beach sits at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais and is situated near the Lenval hospital.
The main beach at Villefranche is one of the best located for easy access and convenient facilities. Situated right next to the charming old port area and just a few minutes walk from the old town, there are both bus and train stops nearby.
Guarding the Bay of Angels, this 19th-century tower is where composer Hector Berlioz created the opening of the famous King Lear overture in 1831, whilst staying here.
Just a few minutes walk from the centre of Nice you can find yourself in a lush green park, shaded from the intense Mediterranean sun, high enough to benefit from a cool breeze and with showstopping views of the bay of Nice. Colline du Chateau translates as “Castle Hill” and, once upon a time, there was indeed a castle up here. All that remains now are the ruins but they are open to the public and there are information boards telling you what part of the castle they would have been.
Named Castle Hill in French, the ancient Greeks first chose to settle on this site several millennia ago.
Located on the rue Poissonnerie, this ancient house is famous for its impressive façade which dates to 1584.
Officially named the Annonciation church, it is popularly known as the Saint Rita church, the patron saint of impossible causes. It is one of the oldest churches in Nice, originally built in the 10th century.
This Jesuit church was constructed in the early part of the 17th century in a typically Baroque style and is ornately decorated with mosaics, statues and stucco walls. The façade has a striking blue and yellow design.
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.
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.
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.
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