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Each year under clear blue winter skies, a carpet of gold creeps across the rolling hills and quiet stone villages of the French Riviera. As spring approaches, the mimosa trees come into spectacular bloom in the South of France, the sprays of soft yellow flowers vivid against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.
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.
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.
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.
When Lance Armstrong describes a training route as “mythical” you know it’s not going to be easy…
This easily accessible promenade starts at the Port of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and finishes at Plage de Passable, taking you right around the peninsula of this beautiful coastline.
This intense little loop packs quite a lot into a short ride, taking you up to the serenity of the high mountains and back down to the hustle of the seafront in just 30km.
I’ve done a few strange things in the name of exercise but riding a bike whilst up to my chin in seawater definitely comes quite high up the list. Aqua Bike is the latest fitness craze to hit the Cote d’Azur, with various gyms and personal trainers offering group or private sessions. It was time to try it out for myself with a group session from the appropriately-named Fl’eau at Aquabike 06.
Needing something a little different to the views on the Riviera, a venture into the mountain landscape of Digne-les-Bains provided exactly that. It’s rare that the journey actually becomes part of the break itself, but on the Train de Pignes from Nice that’s exactly what it feels like.
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.
We sampled a tour of Nice on a pair of Segway's and loved it, the perfect whistle-stop way to see the city sights and have fun on your feet.
There are a fair few marathons along the Riviera, many of them flat cruises along the ports and harbours of the waterfront. The AS Trail de Gorbio is another kettle of fish altogether… the same 42km distance but comprising a cheeky 2895m of elevation - ooh la la.
This half day scenic hike circles around the north side of Mont Vial, traversing a deep bowl in the Var Valley.
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.
The Train des Merveilles takes you from the coastline of Nice into the rugged mountains of the Vallée des Merveilles and the Mercantour National Park.
The best winter foodie experiences on the French Riviera, taking in cooking schools, olive oil tastings, and vineyard tours.
Just one hour north of Nice you will find the popular winter and summer destination of Colmiane, in the Mercantour National Park.
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.