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 West End

© Hotel West End

© Hotel West End
4 star Belle Epoque hotel in the heart of Nice
Built in 1842, this hotel is a jewel of the Belle Epoque. Ideally located on the legendary Promenade des Anglais in an enchanting setting, it is a perfect combination of tradition, savoir-faire, and modernity.
The stylish beach front hotel offers 120 rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The hotel's restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and breakfast and lunch buffets are served on the terrace facing the sea.
This hotel provides the perfect as well as luxurious oasis in the heart of Nice.
The stylish beach front hotel is ideally located on the Promenade des Anglais, 500 metres from the Vieux-Nice district and 2.5 km from the Acropolis Congress Centre.
La Palmeraie Bar offers delicious cocktail tastings facing the sea.
Facing the sea, Le Siècle restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine marrying the tradition of French gastronomy with Provencal culture. La Palmeraie offers breakfast, lunch and dinner on its terrace looking over the Mediterranean Sea.
Children of any age are welcome. Cots and extra beds can be provided at extra cost.
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.
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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.
Embark on a journey of the senses, a gourmet odyssey between Mediterranean flavours and delights of the world.
L'Oursin Bleu is a restaurant along the port in Villefrance with a beautiful décor, great piano music and a fresh and tasty cuisine.
Boasting one Michelin star, this restaurant was founded by sommelier Vanessa Massé, who has partnered up with Danish chefs Mads Thomsen and Mathias Silberbauer
La Réserve has been refurbished throughout in an eye-catching style of the 1930s. Its superb location boasts stunning panoramic views and you can enjoy lunch on the terrace overlooking the water, or dinner at nightfall with exquisite views over the Baie des Anges.
It is this eclectic and cosmopolitan atmosphere which makes it a place very "French Riviera".
Located in Vieux Nice, this bar serves breakfast, lunch, tapas and drinks. A great place to soak up the sun while enjoying a meal.
With a Gothic interior mixed with wall frescoes and a friendly atmosphere, this is one of Nice's nicest drinking spots.
Ma Nolan’s, Vieux Nice has a large inviting terrace, high vaulted ceilings, authentic bar counters and wooden floors.
Situated right on the seafront of the Promenade des Anglais this stunning building plays host to some of the city's biggest events.
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.
This long stretch of pebble beach in Nice runs along the Baie des Anges and is backed by the Promenade des Anglais.
This public beach sits at the western end of the Promenade des Anglais and is situated near the Lenval hospital.
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.
Plage de Carras is a well-equipped “handiplage”, which has facilities and lifeguards to enable people with disabilities to enter the water safely.
The glamorously named Coco Beach is more of a launchpad into the deep blue sea than a true beach.
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.
Handily located on the Promenade des Anglais, Villa Masséna is a wonderful example of Belle Epoque architecture.
Opened to unprecedented acclaim in 1929, Le Palais de la Méditerranée instantly became a showcase of luxury and inter-war celebration.
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.
Just as Cannes has its Croisette, Nice has the Promenade des Anglais; 7km of beaches, palm trees, hotels, restaurants and bars.
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.
Located in the Baumettes neighbourhood, this Fine Arts museum is housed in an impressive 19th-century villa and contains an important collection of paintings and sculptures.
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.
Just the other side of the airport to Nice, Saint-Laurent-du-Var has been brought bang up to date in recent years.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer is filled with Belle Époque buildings, cafés and restaurants.
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