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Needing something a little different to the views on the Riviera, a venture into the mountain landscape of Digne-les-Bains provided exactly that.
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With the glittering Mediterranean waters, cosmopolitan city, and a picturesque old town of cobblestones and Provençal markets, Nice has plenty to offer its visitors. Yet just outside Nice lie some of the best day-trips in France, if not the whole world.
This circuit starts from Aspremont, one of the famous “perched villages” of the Cote d’Azur, and climbs up to Mont Chauve at 853m to give spectacular views of the Baie des Anges and the “collines”, or hills, surrounding Nice.
When it comes to beautiful villages, the South of France is a shameless show-off. With the hills rising steeply above the Mediterranean coast, the area is simply littered with perched medieval villages rich in history and atmosphere.
La Grande Corniche is one of the classic cycle routes of the Riviera and this ride takes you from the heart of Nice all the way to Menton on the Italian border and back.
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.
What better way to travel around the Riviera than by boat? Lounging on the deck of a pristine white vessel with the sea breeze in your hair and the spray of salt water on your skin... It’s not just the gazillionaires in their private yachts who can enjoy such pleasures though, we took a boat cruise around the bays of Nice and Villefranche-Sur-Mer to get a taste of the good life.
This half-day ride takes you on a panoramic tour via four of the region’s famous sixteen “perched villages” - ancient towns built high amongst the mountains of the Alpes-Maritime. There is a fair bit of climbing involved in this ride, 1500m over just under 60km, but there are also plenty of long flowing descents where you can drink in the magnificent views of mountains in one direction and sea in the other. The biggest climb is the first one up to Aspremont, so once you’ve nailed that you can relax and take the rest nice and easy.
Sailing along the coastline of Nice and the Riviera, feeling the sea breeze on your face while enjoying a chilled drink and exploring the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean. There is truly no better way to enjoy this region than on board a yacht.
Whilst many visitors to the French Riviera seek a leisurely vacation of wining, dining, and sunbathing, we know that some of you seek something a bit more daring during your break than sneaking in a cheeky glass of rosé before midday.
The best winter foodie experiences on the French Riviera, taking in cooking schools, olive oil tastings, and vineyard tours.
This enjoyable half-day hike follows a river linking two of the region’s most beautiful towns, Valbonne and Biot.
When Lance Armstrong describes a training route as “mythical” you know it’s not going to be easy…
It’s not called the Côte d’Azur for nothing; this glimmering blue coastline is one of the Mediterranean’s prized gems tourism-wise and for its authentic, raw beauty. Let us take you on a walking tour of some of the best and most beautiful coastal paths, both the glamourous and the natural.
This is a fairly easy but rewarding hike starting from Eze-sur-Mer and finishing in Beaulieu-Sur-Mer, both villages are on the train and bus line.
Just one hour north of Nice you will find the popular winter and summer destination of Colmiane, in the Mercantour National Park.
Climbing up high above the coastline from the medieval village of Eze, this short but challenging hike takes you from beach to mountains and back again.
The Train des Pignes runs on the Chemins de Fer de Provence railway line and connects the Riviera town of Nice with the historic city of Digne Les-Bains, taking you from seaside to snowy mountains in just three hours and 30 minutes.
This rugged coastal footpath runs from Villefranche-Sur-Mer all the way to Nice, providing excellent views of the harbour and lots of opportunities for secluded swimming and sunbathing along the way.