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.

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5 bedroom Villa in Nice. Sleeps 10
Set on the hillside of Nice, overhanging the Méditerranean sea and located into the most beautiful residential quarter of the town, this 400m2 villa is planted in a 3000 m2 enclosed garden and surrounded by a natural parc.
With the 12 x 5 m swimming pool, including a large view over the sea and French riviera, this nice and very well equipped villa rental is ideal for your BBQ's.
On the first floor, the master bedroom has large bathroom, jacuzzi, separate shower, toilet, bidet and a walking closet.
On the ground floor, guests will enjoy the large living-room 100m² with a dining-room open to the garden.
There is a fully equipped kitchen opening on the terrace and with a large view on the sea.
The first lower level has two bedrooms with double beds and one shared bathroom. One of those rooms has a terrace going to the pool.
The second lower level also has two bedrooms with double beds and one shared bathroom. One of those rooms has a terrace and the other an independent access.
Map location is approximate.
A bike trip for advanced riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads of the French Alps.
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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.
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.
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Traditional yet modern this French restaurant prides itself on good, friendly service and delicious fresh cuisine.
In a black and white décor with a modern open space kitchen the chef cooks right in front of you with the freshest ingredients of the day from the local markets.
Embark on a journey of the senses, a gourmet odyssey between Mediterranean flavours and delights of the world.
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.
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