Welcome
We can help you better organize your stay in advance.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly at the hotel info@villacapferrat.fr or + 33 (0) 6 84 13 72 36
10 parking spaces are available on a reservation outside the hotel and costs € 15 a night.
Thank you to please book through the hotel as space is scarce in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.
During your stay you can almost everything on foot as the hotel is very well located 5 minutes walk to the village and beaches.
Check-in possible from 03:00 PM to 00:00 AM
Limousine transfer company: saint Jean cap Ferrat - Nice Airport: 75 € (contact us)
Uber or taxi
All aboard
From Italy, aroundout exit n°58 (Monaco - Eze) From Cannes, exit n°50 (Promenade des Anglais)
By train
From Nice City SNCF station, take the TER towards Monaco-Menton, stop: "Beaulieu sur Mer" then take bus n°15 (ex n°81 since 2 September 2019) at the stop "Gare SNCF Beaulieu sur Mer".
By bus
From Nice: bus Lignes d'Azur n°15 direction Port de Saint-Jean, stop: "Promenade des Arts"
From Monaco/Menton: bus Lignes d'Azur and TAM n°100, stop: "Gare SNCF" then transfer by bus with line n°15 direction Saint Jean Cap Ferrat at the same stop.
By plane
Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport then transfer or tram to the port and bus 15
You will be asked to present upon arrival at the hotel, your identity card or passport and the credit card that you used to guarantee your booking.
In case of late arrival, please notify the reception by phone or email
Thank you to please observe the following rules:
Information covid 19
Hotel opening on 1 July 2020
Health of our customers is our priority
Your health, your well-being and safety are our top priority when staying at the Hotel & Spa Villa Cap Ferrat.
Special precautions:
• Check-in and Check-out with enhanced safety distances
• Pen and counter disinfected between each client
• Provision of hydro alcoholic gel at reception
• Ensure that there is always soap in the dispensers sinks
• Downsizing to limit the risk of contamination
We are following with great attention the developments and will continue to strictly implement the recommendations of the authorities in respect of your safety and the safety of our employees.
All our staff wish to express their support for health personnel in front line of this health emergency.
Cleaning procedures enhanced
• the management of the Hotel & Spa Villa Cap Ferrat strengthens its cleaning crews to disinfect rooms.
• reinforced cleaning process in public areas. All traffic in the hotel are minimized and the staff ensures that customers comply with safety distances.
• Special attention to high contact point areas, including room keys, computers, public spaces, doors and elevator buttons, door handles, locks and latches, light switches, surfaces office phones, remote controls of TV and the handles of bathroom accessories.
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The buffet breakfast awaits you every day from 7am to 10.30am around the pool.
Our room manager, will welcome you and offer you his homemade cakes
In addition, you will find:
Price 16 € per person
Continental Breakfast room service order 10 € per person
To take away (ask the day before at the reception) : 12 € per person
The reception is open 24h/ 7 days. We look forward to being of assistance.
A safe is at your disposal in every room free of charge.
To close :
close the door - type in the selected 4-digit code - press lock
To open :
enter your 4-digit code and the door will open automatically
Our SPA is open from 9am to 9pm and access is free.
You will find a 35° swimming spa, a shower and a sauna.
Please ask the reception staff at least 30 minutes in advance to turn on the sauna.
Children are not allowed without the presence of an adult
List of French and foreign TV channels
The pool is open from 9h to 21h and is reserved for the hotel guests.
Pool towels are at your disposal at Reception. You can keep the towels during your stay and return them to Reception when you leave..
Drinks and beverages 'plastic glasses) allowed. No food.
Animals are not allowed.
Make 9 for the Reception (24/7)
Bike rental € 10 per day.
Thank you to contact the reception
Ideal for a tour of the Cap Ferrat, Beaulieu go to sea or even Monaco!
We can call for you our transfer company.
Rates:
Saint Jean cap Ferrat - Nice Airport: 75 €
Saint Jean cap Ferrat - Monaco 60 €
Saint Jean cap Ferrat - Cannes : 120 €
Saint Jean cap Ferrat - Eze village : 60 €
Laundry service, dry cleaning, ironing: ask the Reception for rates
Ironing boards and irons from the Reception
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Irons, tables and steamer are available at Reception
Call reception (9) to request a wake-up call
Our luggage is available for free if you arrive too early at the hotel or on the day of departure.
If you want to enjoy your last day, we have a place to change back from the beach and even take a shower before your flight!
Our gym is available from 9: 00 am to 21h every day. it is located in the basement of the hotel next to the sauna and Jacuzzi, are also available free
The hotel's fast charging station is at your disposal in the car park.
Billing by usage
Please book at the reception
Baby equipment available on request
Bottle warmer
highchair
Baby bath
We have the possibility to have your child looked after for a few hours with a staff member or a specialized external company.
Make your request at the reception.
subject to availability.
Two daily newspapers are at your disposal at the reception
A bin with selective sorting is at your disposal in the corridor leading to the reception
A medical first aid kit is available at reception
In case of forgetfulness, we have at your disposal at the reception the following products:
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Nail file
Razor and shaving foam
Delivery of your breakfast in your room to enjoy it on your terrace. Please place an order the night before with the reception staff
A waste sorting bin is available in the corridor of La Reception when leaving the hotel.
If you wish, we can take care of the cleaning of your shoes. In this case, please leave them outside your door around 9 pm after of course notifying the Reception. Service 5 €
If you want to do it yourself, we have a machine to wax and clean shoes at the reception at your disposal
You can ask at reception for extra towels, bed linen or extra pillows. Pool towels are also available on request at reception. For the protection of the environment, please keep your pool towels throughout your stay.
Our concierge service is open 24 hours a day at the reception of the hotel. We can help you with the following services for example:
We have at your disposal several board games for adults and children available 24 hours a day at the reception: chess, checkers monopoly etc.
In addition, a PS4 is available for young and old at the hotel lounge
We have at your disposal at the reception the following equipment:
Iron
Ipad
International plugs
IPhone chargers
For people with disabilities, we have two PRM rooms and a PMR parking space
In addition, we have at your disposal a wheelchair and an access ramp to access the reception more easily.
We also have remote controls and phones with big buttons
Our animal friends are welcome at the hotel (small or medium size)
Please contact the hotel when booking
With supplement
Our sports coach is at your disposal (reservation and price at reception)
He can help you and advise you on the use of sports equipment in our gym but also in swimming
We have at your disposal a choice of pillows for your comfort:
Memory foam pillow
Very soft pillow
Please ask at reception
Paradise secret billionaires
Marie Bordet and Bruno Monier-Vinard
Liliane Bettencourt took his summer home early. We are only on 1 June and has already passed the right side of the barrier. Thunderstorms and despair north. Sunburn and happiness sneakers south. In the afternoon, she undo her many travel trunks, then began to ease in his suite at the Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat with sea views, to 4200 € per night. She planned to spend a week in this gem, property tycoon Russian-American Leonard Blavatnik, which reopened there just one year, after fourteen months of work in the "Asterix and Cleopatra" and a solid gold invoice 75 million! The richest woman in Europe will have every opportunity to enjoy the English tea by guessing the outline of the Corsican coast on a clear morning to fill their lungs with sea air and scents of jasmine, smiling contentedly seeing two dachshunds swallow cheerfully lunch and dinner their sole meunière 100 € each. The lady has a taste for beautiful things and likes to take refuge here, away from the worries of life in Paris, at 954 kilometers from the court of Nanterre. She is not alone in this case… The predecessors of these walls in recent weeks the singer Whitney Houston, the glamorous Queen Rania of Jordan and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. The palace has even paid the luxury to deny Madonna a spree around. But when there is more space, there is more room. Global pop star or not.
"Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a resort that has always been very popular. It represents elegance and a certain lifestyle. All famous people have stayed at least one night in our establishment," insists Pierre Gruneberg, legendary lifeguard 79 years who learned the breaststroke Elie Wiesel, Barbra Streisand or children of Charlie Chaplin in the beautiful pool of water "lightly salted" overlooking the big blue. "The wealthiest, most powerful, the most famous," he adds. Movie stars, Financial New York, English aristocrats, French businessmen aspire, in reality, only one thing. Tran-quil-li-ty "Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat is like a large mansion, says Didier Aniès, star chef of the restaurant Cape Town, whose specialty is the fine lasagna with Aquitaine caviar (128 € map). We are light years away from Saint-Trop '. the new rich and jet setters who are soaring, it is not our kind of beauty. The place is refined and exclusive. "Magic Riviera. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (with only 2200 inhabitants in the year) is a tiny green island of 2.5 square kilometers which lies somewhere between Nice and Monaco. With an average of 45,000 € per square meter, according to the Knight Frank office, this peninsula billionaires distance London, Paris and New York! "For the rich, it is unique, says a real estate professional prestige. C'est as if they were staying in the Seychelles, still paradise, with Monaco in a limousine jet… with its concentrated chic boutiques, casinos, nightclubs and gorgeous girls. "Charting the most expensive town in the world!
Just after the traditional red and white sign "Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat", it falls on the host committee. You really can not miss it, the gendarmerie. The message is clear: off-the-law of all kinds and other parasites, go your way! The device is completed by a set of sixteen surveillance cameras scattered throughout the peninsula. "Safety is paramount, says a résident. On must wander driving his Maserati without fear of the bitten Cape also has a natural protection: there is only a single road to get there and get out complicating any attempt to escape… "for cap Ferrat houses a whole. Bunch of amazing homes - about 500 - of all styles - Belle Epoque, Palladian, neo-Provençal, contemporary - named names as poetic as the villa Santo Sospir (Cocteau stayed there), the Fleur du Cap, la Vigie, Sailing or Brasilia, and often full of valuable objects. But these exceptional properties the average person does not see anything… All means are good to remain anonymous: fencing, barbed wire, high walls, and even Aleppo pines, big bushy evergreens that provide a natural screen choix. Alors first, when the gate of one of these dream homes gapes, it gives… a little dizzy. Example: Villa Fiorentina, a best of the Cape (estimated at EUR 350 million, but is not for sale). Located in lush 3 hectares of land flat, this property of 2500 square meters of living space and ten rooms belong to a shareholder German pharmaceutical group Bayer. The facade is recognizable, because red smeared. But not just any gilt, the paintings of Carpaccio! The area still houses a pool house, caretaker's house, two swimming pools, one saltwater and one freshwater, a private harbor and, to top it all, an extraordinary garden "The park Fiorentina, through which I wanted to express the idea of fairyland on the edge of the Mediterranean, represents a pinnacle in the art of the landscape, "says Jean Mus, landscape star and without false modesty. Orange trunks smeared with lime, royal avenue of cypress Florentine, which leads to the sea, monumental statues looming on the horizon, such as the "Balzac" of Rodin. And in the nooks and crannies, vegetable sculptures, exotic plants, Italian-Moorish pools, a Chinese pavilion, boxwood groves, game cycas. Une work that required four years of work and transfer of materials by helicopter, for a bill of several million.
But Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has not always been the epitome of chic. It has long been a simple fishing village, the surrounding bush being reserved for hunting and mushroom picking. Back to the Belle Epoque. Belgian King Leopold II falls in love with the place and, along with the Rothschild dynasty, bought land and built sumptuous villas. Here we go! "In the process, large industrial and financial deemed settled here," said Christophe Mauro, realtor "history" of course. The so-called old money. Italian Ferrero family the (Nutella, Kinder) Caltagirone (BTP), Rizzoli (edition). Swiss: Thyssen (metallurgy), Schindler (lifts). German: Sixt (car rental). French: Louis-Dreyfus (Robert Louis-Dreyfus came there on vacation, child), the Marnier Lapostolle (Grand Marnier), the Giraudy (display) "They come to spend the summer at Cape continues Mauro. C. is a fairly closed universe, immense wealth, but also very simple. They invite to dinner together, men walk in shorts, eat a pastis at the pool, smoking a cigar. " in their wake, we saw artists slip into the clear waters of Cape Ferrat Cocteau and Marais, Matisse, Picasso, Gregory Peck and Alfred Hitchcock. More recently landed Americans, like Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft), which now has the sublime Villa Maryland, where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have stayed several weeks. The Lebanese also (Hariri son is a veteran), and members of the royal family of Saudi Arabia. "For ten years, there is a total restructuring of customer Cap Ferrat, said Michael Zingraf, luxury real estate specialist on the French Azur. Les Russians, who are used to the best of the best, target only the most beautiful houses. Their arrival has changed things and detonated the market! "the kind outright prohibitive.
"Poor" rich Europeans
There also remains much to be put in the tooth. "Billionaires of the former Soviet Union have made proposals that do not refuse, increasing the price by two or three, ensures Benjamin Mondou, who has three agencies around the cap. Le entry ticket for proper building now stands at 50 million euros. And that is a minimum… "the" poor "rich Europeans often cracked front extravagance sums and packed up. "in the microcosm of Russia's oligarchs, who has not his yacht of 70 meters and a house in cap Ferrat and 35 is a shabby. He missed his life…" explains Christophe Mauro. It must be, it's a closed club. A business card. A little name dropping is not doing badly, we can reveal that Yuri Scheffler, the king of vodka, put his hand on the Villa Serena. Or that Victor Pinchuk, Ukrainian second fortune and collector of contemporary art, bought the villa Sorentina, now listed over 100 million euros. "The people of Cape Ferrat, are the kings of the gas, nickel or zinc "fun Mauro. These newcomers do not just put their money in a safe place in stone, they then engage in frenzied work. Preserve the facade, redo the interior and expanding their property (sometimes illegally on the edges). "They like the glitz, says a local. Marbre contractor, gold taps, columns and gold. It is not always the best taste… "These brand new palace then watched as the milk on the fire safety service overstaffed and Kalashnikovs slung. Some even have wild! "I was visiting a house to a client tells a immobilier. Je officer was walking in the garden when a black panther rose beside us. She was drinking in the pool. I was afraid of my life. "
Except for the fat cats who sow panic, "Saint John" is so quiet that visitors are bored a little. So when they get tired of Monaco, they grow up to Milan for shopping or go on a cruise in Corsica, with ships leased to 40 000 per day (not sailing, it's too tiring). "I booked a helicopter to take a family in Naples eating a plate of spaghetti and back" is souvientTanguy Vasseur, the manager of a sublime rented house (see box below) who previously worked as a butler on Valentino's yacht and for fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana. Another favorite activity in the area, eat. In the most reputable institutions: The Louis XV of Ducasse and Joël Robuchon Restaurant Monte Carlo, or the Goat of gold, Relais and Chateaux of the medieval village of Eze, perched like a limpet to the mountain and enjoys of the best views of the French Riviera. Last summer, Demi Moore is coming with her husband, Ashton Kutcher. They tasted the famous bouillabaisse Mother Germaine or grilled loup restaurant Paloma beach. Located on the port of Beaulieu in 1969, the African Queen is an institution. The specialty of the boss, Gilbert Vissian: pizza with truffles (it is not invented). It costs 26 € for truffle "ordinary" and 98 € when it is made with truffles of Alba. Here is a permanent show: Bono, the U2 singer, bosses of the CAC 40 Patrick Kron (Alstom) and Carlos Ghosn (Renault) or Henri Guaino. Last summer, the singer Mika ordered pizza (with truffles, of course) to his family, which were delivered on his yacht in Cap d'Antibes. "Roman Abramovich came to dinner several times at home. He has so loved it stung me my chef! In terms of earnings, I could not compete, "Gilbert Vissian fun.
A menu at € 2 000
The money is not really a topic of discussion on the peninsula. "Here is the best customer of the world, ditBruno Gobillard wine shop at Cape Ferrat. Je owe me to have the best to me in. I constantly EUR 500 000 wine stocks in several hidden deposits at the Cape. "Example: he just sold a Methuselah of Dom Perignon to 15 000. His client wants to expose the bottle on his yacht. Just for pleasure. Even at the Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, which wants so quiet, almost withdrawn from the world, few follies remained etched in the memories. Like when the singer Prince gave a private concert for 200 people in the gardens. Or when the chief had concocted a menu to 2 000 per head for a birthday. How did he do it? "It's very simple, says Didier Aniès, head of the restaurant Cap. Vous take all the more expensive products (salmon, truffles, foie gras, caviar) in large quantities. But this is only anecdotal… "who was this anniversary? In response, a smile and a sentence: "It does not matter in the end…"
Located a few kilometers from Nice, Cannes, Monaco or Italy, the peninsula Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat gained worldwide notoriety by offering its guests the charm of an exceptional and preserved site. Green oasis in the heart of the French Riviera and boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Holy Jeannois territory is the ideal destination for the holidays: beaches, restaurants, tourist trails shore edge, hotels, beautiful gardens and sumptuous villas located in a beautiful natural setting… the Saint Hospice chapel, villa Santo Sospir and many other Epoque villas testify to a past steeped in history and culture.
Have to do
The history:
The old port and the marina: the heart of the village. The old port, current Lindberg wharf was built by convicts residents of Villefranche prison between 1840 and 1876. In 1972 the new marina was inaugurated. It can now accommodate 581 boats including 373 private places. There are many restaurants, shops and galleries along the waterfront.
The Saint Hospice Chapel: This chapel was built in the eleventh century on the ruins of a sanctuary. Next door is a Virgin bronze top of 11m40.
The Belgian Military Cemetery: located below the chapel, owes its name to the victims of the First World War died at Cedars Villa transformed into a military hospital and then property of King Albert I of Belgium.
The Church of St. John the Baptist: it dates from the eleventh century and was extended twice during the nineteenth century. The rectory was built in 1846.
The lighthouse and the semaphore: Built in 1732, the lighthouse is classified as historical monuments since 2012. It was designed to replace the old fire tower eighteenth century. Destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt in its present form after the war. The lighthouse is currently closed to the public. The semaphore was built in 1862 by decision of Napoleon III. Belonging to the navy, its current missions include the regulation of maritime traffic, but also the monitoring of fire starts on the coast. It peaks at 143 m.
Cultural Heritage :
The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: a jewel of the French Riviera. The palace built during the Belle Epoque by Beatrice de Rothschild houses its rich collection of art objects. A dream villa surrounded by nine wonderful themed gardens. Open every day, all year round.
The villa Santo Sospir (villa tattooed) : the artist Jean Cocteau, a friend of Francine Weisweiller will be a regular host of the villa and left his imprint by painting every room in the house. He will say: "A young woman lives Santo Sospir It did not live the walls, we had to draw on their skin.". Such. : + 33 (0) 4 93 76 00 16.
The Shell Museum: 7000 shells to discover, including more than 400 world records! The largest collection visible to this day Mediterranean and exceptional exotic collection.
The Coexist fountains: two respectively situated fountains at the foot of the lighthouse and the beginning of the walk of Saint-Hospice were inaugurated in September 2007 in the presence of the President of the Coexist Foundation, James Kidner, Cherie Blair and the group's singer Bono U2. The foundation formed the logo of the growing Muslim, the star of david Jewish as well as the cross of the Christians, work to promote exchanges between religions.
The trails: 3 possible routes is 12 km of trails around the peninsula:
Around the course: 7 km (1h30 to 2h)
The tip tower of Saint-Hospice: 3 km (40 minutes duration - 1h with a visit to the chapel)
The walk Maurice Rouvier: 1.4 km round (duration 30 minutes)
The beaches :
The beach Cros Dei Pin: commonly known as the Port beach. Located in the heart of the village, this is one of the largest beaches of the peninsula. Easily accessible, it is next to the Nautical Club and has a children's playground and a beach volleyball court.
The range of dimples: located below the garden of peace, on the Pointe Saint-Hospice, is undoubtedly the most unspoilt beach of the peninsula. It is popular with regulars for its tranquility and its rich seabed.
The range of tanks: one of the most beautiful beaches of the peninsula. Located south, it offers holidaymakers an exceptional Area villas and also on the old Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat career where starts the hiking trail. The seabed there are rich, ideal for snorkeling.
Beach Mediocre, this beach located west of the peninsula is ideally sunshine by the location. It has stunning views over the bay of Villefranche. Part of this beach is private Easter to September: bar, restaurant, lounge chairs, shop, massage, umbrellas, water sports…
Paloma beach: facing east, it offers breathtaking views of the cliffs of Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Eze. Highly prized for its unique setting, it is also the point of departure or arrival of the path of the tip of St. Hospice. Part of this beach is private Easter to September: bar, restaurant, chairs, water sports…
Superb beach sheltered from the wind and the sea with an amazing view of Villefranche sur mer
Restaurant excellent and mattress rentals
One of the most beautiful palaces on the French Riviera, the "villa Île de France", was built at the turn of the 20th century by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, in the heights of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, on the shores of the Mediterranean. This sublime home inspired by the Italian Renaissance, adorned with superb gardens, became a museum in 1938 following the death of the Baroness, who had bequeathed her property to the Institut de France.
The drawing rooms and apartments in different styles are open to visitors and contain porcelain, tapestries and unique paintings. These sumptuous interiors are matched by equally stunning exteriors. The French formal garden is the highlight of the nine landscaped areas. Shaped like a boat, it is a real ode to romance with its fountains and ponds, musical water features, century-old olive trees, trees of various species and Temple of Love.
A stroll around this magical place is an invitation on a journey. Marvel at the fascinating atmosphere in each area, among the avenue of century-old cypresses and the horseshoe staircase in the Florentine garden, the fragrant plants and century-old rosebush of the Spanish garden, the cleverly arranged and unusual works of art in the lapidary garden, the Zen-like, meditative atmosphere of the Japanese garden, the lush vegetation of the exotic garden, the grace of the rose garden and its little hexagonal temple, and the scents of rosemary and lavender in the Provençal garden. The whole thing is a treat for the senses!
In the heart of these exceptional gardens spread over 4 hectares, children will be invited to explore the site in a fun way with Hugo and Léa, the two mascots in the game booklet, while an audioguide will introduce adults to the history of the site, from the Baroness and the Riviera to the Belle Époque.
The first villas appeared along the seafront which connects the peninsula to the neighboring town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer (current Promenade Maurice Rouvier). One of the oldest is the Villa "Lo Scoglietto" (now "Fleur du Cap") that counted among its successive hosts Charlie Chaplin and David Niven, who became its owner.
Belgian King Leopold II, began to acquire land in the Cape from 1889 to own a few years later over 50 hectares on the western side of the peninsula. First, he bought a small house near the Fair district (current villa "Iberia") with a private harbor. But his greatest acquisition is undoubtedly the villa "The Cedars" he did enlarge. He received distinguished guests such as the Grand Duke Peter of Russia, Lord Salisbury, or Prince Charles, heir to the throne of Sweden and Norway. On this property, he built a villa (now Villa "Radiana") to accommodate his mistress Baroness Vaughan. He also wrote the construction of three other villas: "Boma", "Matadi" and "Banana" in the name of three villages along the Congo River.
In 1898, an industrialist from Lyon, Emile Crozet Fourneyron, erected on the site of old grain mills a circular villa "La Vigie". Overlooking the village, this beautiful home offers views stretching from Cap d'Antibes to the Italian coast.
Close to "La Vigie", the villa "Maryland," just as spectacular with its beautiful patio cloister surmounted by a terrace supported by columns of red marble, was built in 1904 at the request of the British Arthur Wilson. A personal friend of Edward VII, the villa received any English colony of the French Riviera for lavish parties.
The American artist Ralph Curtis had built a mansion in 1902 Italian roofs of green glazed tiles he named his daughter Sylvia. In 50 years, the villa was purchased by His Excellency Ilhamy Hussein Pasha who renamed it "Baia dei Fiori".
The "Chateau Saint Jean" splendid residence of Venetian Gothic style embellished with a one hectare park and a private harbor with boat house was built on the orders of Carlo Wedekind, Italian-German banker in 1899.
First dubbed Chateau Wedekind, the villa was bought in 1909 by the Hungarian Princess Wilma Iwoff of Parlagny who renamed the Chateau Saint Jean. Curiosity for the time, in the bathroom, a kind of depth 1,60 m pool 3 m wide served as a bathtub.
A little further, on the Pointe Saint Hospice, the Countess Beauchamp built in 1917 a large house in the heart of a 22 hectare park she named "Fiorentina". It resold the property for Sir Edmund Davis, diamond mining tycoon in South Africa, to whom we owe much of the tourist trail that borders the small peninsula. Successive owners altered the appearance of the villa and although the park is now reduced to an area of 3 hectares it nevertheless remains one of the most beautiful properties in the French Riviera.
Built in 1908, the villa "Les Bruyeres" was bought after the first war with the Duke of Connaught, son of Queen Victoria, who kept it until 1942. The British writer Somerset Maugham in 1928 acquired the villa "The Moor" where he lived for many years before it died in 1965. In the 4-hectare park, he planted many species of fruit trees whose first avocado in Europe. At his peak between the wars, he received many prestigious guests such as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Winston Churchill, Harpo Marx, Lord Beaverbrook and the Aga Khan.
Situated below the Peace Garden, on the Pointe Saint-Hospice, is undoubtedly the most unspoilt beach and the most discreet of the peninsula. It is popular with regulars for its tranquility and its rich seabed. Notice to snorkeling lovers!
Shower - WC - Snack summer.
The beach was named after Paloma Picasso, the painter who used to spend time with his family and friends in this little paradise sheltered from hot flashes and bustle of the Riviera in the exclusive peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Since then, Paloma Beach has always been a family issue. For generations, the same customers appreciate the pleasures of Paloma Beach, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, everyone tells a story to Paloma Beach every year, our dear customers coming back, seeking the nostalgia of these times. Year after year, the iconic beach keeps its promises and remains the same.
This is one of the most beautiful beaches of the peninsula. Located south, it offers holidaymakers an exceptional Area villas and also on the old Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat career starts from where the footpath. It is in this range that is the former municipal washing now closed. The seabed there are rich, ideal for snorkeling.
Supervised swimming and anti-jellyfish in summer net.
The beach is equipped with toilets and showers.
Registered under the Historic Monuments since 1929. The Saint Hospice chapel was built in the eleventh century on the ruins of a sanctuary. It owes its name to a Benedictine monk named Hospitius, who lived in a tower around the year 575 in total destitution, inflicting heavy penance for merit heaven.
Legend says that when the Lombards invaded the coast (as predicted by the monk), one of them wanted to kill the hermit, but his arm was suddenly paralyzed. Taken to respect its peace, Barbarians let him live.
Many miraculous healings are attributed to him, deaf and mute, a blind man, a woman beset by demons.
In the seventeenth century it was completely restored by Charles Emmanuel II, Duke of Savoy, then in the eighteenth century, it was enlarged and equipped with an altar. The portico in 1826. The chapel was once an important pilgrimage site and counted to 140 votive now extinct.
Inside you can admire paintings by Louis Marchand des Raux that trace the life and miracles of Saint Hospice.
Virgin bronze (11m40 high) adjoining the chapel was built in 1903 at the request of a rich merchant of Nice after making a vow. It was created by Italian sculptor Galbusieri.
The marine cemetery
Nestled atop the Pointe Saint-Hospice, the municipal cemetery of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat takes tunes from around the world. It was created in 1905 through the generosity of Auguste Gal, Nice rich merchant, who offered the field. Situated underneath the Saint Hospice Chapel and Madonna in bronze, this marine cemetery overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and offers a breathtaking panorama. It is a call to stillness and contemplation.
The Villa Kerylos, an original reconstruction of an Ancient Greek stately home, was built at the turn of the 20th century on the rocky headland in the Bay of Les Fourmis, in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
Its owner, Théodore Reinach, a statesman and passionate Hellenist, wanted to make a dream come true: to create a holiday home in the style of the villas on the island of Delos. After meeting the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli, he was able to complete his project with brilliant results. Their collaboration led to a work of equal intellectual and artistic value, combining the splendour of Ancient Greece and the modern comfort of a Belle Époque villa.
This exceptional achievement, a true tribute to Greek civilisation, invites visitors to admire the sumptuous decorations in precious materials such as marble, exotic wood, bronze and ivory. Furniture, crockery and fabrics adorn the ground floor state rooms, and the upstairs bedrooms have their own private bathrooms. In the centre of the villa, the large inner courtyard is decorated with 12 Carrara marble columns. Frescoes and mosaics celebrate the legends of the gods of Ancient Greece.
The Mediterranean on its doorstep and the majestic Èze cliffs as a backdrop further enhance this surprising and delightful architectural gem. Its name adds to its charm: Kerylos means "Halcyon", a mythological kingfisher-like bird that was thought to be a good omen.
One of France's most beautiful harbour towns, overlooking crystalline waters framed by Provençal greenery, Villefranche-sur-Mer is located not far from Nice. Its deep water means all kinds of boats can drop anchor there and their owners can make the most of the balmy climate. Treat yourself to a delightful day out exploring the old town's winding streets, where the orange-tinted façades are reminiscent of the ever-present sun that shines on Villefranchois territory. The warm colours of the houses contrast with the pale shades of the louvred shutters, which are often half-closed, allowing a glimpse of the inhabitants' peaceful lives. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the maze of arcades and steps: you will probably end up on Rue Obscure, an underground street built in the 13th century for soldiers to pass through more easily. The place was also used for storing wine and protecting livestock.
Continue your tour at the Church of St. Michael, with a façade in a sublime colour palette of white, pink and pale yellow. Its colours and Baroque architecture from the 18th century echo the opulent religious buildings of Italy. The inside of the monument, in amber shades, contains one of the oldest organs in Alpes-Maritimes, dating from 1790. You can also admire a life-size, recumbent statue of Christ, carved from fig tree wood.
Another place to discover is the Chapel of St. Peter near the fishing harbour, which was decorated by Jean Cocteau in 1957.
History buffs will have a field day exploring the citadel founded by the Duke of Savoy in 1554 for the purpose of guarding the harbour. Remarkably well preserved, it offers a reminder of the medieval glory of this ancient town. The citadel has three museums within it: the Volti Museum dedicated to the art of sculpture, where you can discover a hundred or so bronze, terracotta and copper female statues revealing their voluptuous curves in contrast with the rough stone; the Goetz-Boumeester collection including famous paintings, notably by Miró and Picasso, with a total of a hundred or so works ranging from figurative to abstract art; and the Roux collection of nearly 300 historical polychrome ceramic figurines illustrating daily life from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
It you have time, get away from it all on the Cap Ferrat peninsula, which you can see from the harbour. It has some of the most beautiful palaces on the French Riviera, like the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, a magnificent Italian-style monument.
In the 17th century, the Lascaris Palace was the residence of the Lascaris-Vintimilles, one of Nice's most prominent aristocratic families. It was sold in 1942 to the City of Nice to be turned into a museum. A certified Museum of France (Musée de France) and Historic Monument (Monument Historique) since 1946, it is dedicated to 17th and 18th-century art and music.
Behind its remarkable façade of Baroque architecture lie temporary and permanent exhibitions of paintings, tapestries, prints, sculptures and furniture illustrating this period of history. This sumptuous world is completed by an exceptional collection of European scholarly musical instruments, the second largest collection in France, and objects relating to regional folk art.
The palace's rich decorations have been restored and a monumental staircase lined with marble statues will lead you to the sumptuous stately apartments, adorned with frescoes on the theme of mythology.
Its location at the heart of the old town provides an opportunity to discover the charm of Vieux-Nice's winding streets.
Perched above the Mediterranean Sea, Èze is thought to be one of the most beautiful villages in Alpes-Maritimes. You access the old village at an altitude of 400 metres through an imposing fortified gate dating from the 14th century. The winding, interweaving streets form a real eyrie, where the old stone resplendent with multicoloured flowers seems to want to tell us its secrets. Typically for an old medieval village, you walk under the houses' archways and across uneven terrain, which only adds to the charm of this ancient little town. In the former barns and sheepfolds, you will now find art and craft workshops that reveal the rich local heritage to visitors. Go for a wander through the streets, past pale louvred shutters, old amphorae used as plant pots, and winding flights of steps!
In the heights of the medieval town is a natural site unequalled in the region: the exotic garden, clinging to the castle ruins. Cacti, succulents and other tropical plants from all over the world grow on the craggy terrain of this town overhanging the sea. Downhill, the Provençal roofs overlook the Mediterranean.
In order to reach the Lower Corniche and enjoy the beach, you can take the Nietzche Path, named after the famous philosopher who stayed in the region frequently: a charming hike leading to the very heart of the Provençal greenery, between land and sea.
When he passed away in Nice in 1954, the famous French painter Henri Matisse bequeathed a considerable body of work to 20th-century art, and was a major influence on artists in the second half of the century. In 1963, the city of Nice paid tribute to the pioneer of Fauvism, who spent most of his life on the French Riviera, by opening a museum that today houses one of the world's most extensive collections of his works.
Based in the Villa des Arènes, a superb Genoese house built in the 17th century and painted in Mediterranean colours, located in the Arènes Park in Cimiez, the Matisse Museum documents the development of the artist's work and his exploration of colour and graphics. It offers an abundant and eclectic selection of paintings and gouache cut-outs, drawings, etchings and sculptures, as well as photographs and objects that once belonged to Henri Matisse.
At the end of your visit, take the time to enjoy a walk in the idyllic setting of the gardens on Cimiez hill, where the famous painter liked to walk among the olive trees and Roman ruins.
A sought-after destination for tourists from all over the world, the capital of the French Riviera nestles between the Mediterranean Sea and the nearby mountains, in turn draped in white and covered in vivid green.
The famous Promenade des Anglais runs along the seafront, a prestigious avenue where palm trees stand in front of beautiful Haussmannian homes and sumptuous Belle Époque hotels, like the Negresco or the Westminster. Take a seat on one of the many terraces facing the immense azure expanse of the Mediterranean, or sit right on the pebble beaches in shades of grey and blue. Sportier visitors can make the most of the dedicated lanes for cyclists and rollerbladers.
Keep on walking to explore the age-old heritage of the city known as "Nissa la bella". At the heart of Old Nice, wander the winding narrow streets with colourful houses that make this timeless place so charming, and discover buildings and Baroque churches like the Church of the Gesù, the Lascaris Palace and the Cathedral of St. Reparata. Stroll between the pale ochre façades with turquoise shutters, typical of authentic Provençal dwellings. Along the way, we strongly recommend sampling one of Nice's local ice creams, whose mouthwatering flavours are every bit as good as those of the city's Italian neighbour! Make the most of this walk to discover the local specialities. The neighbourhood is home to traditional small shops where the treasures of Provence have pride of place: lavender, spices, herbs, scented candles... Their fragrances mingle with that of the socca, an amazingly tasty corn-based pancake of international repute. Another unmissable place is the famous Cours Saleya, where florists, greengrocers and local producers proudly display their wares in an incredible palette of colours. On Mondays, a second-hand market takes place there. Night owls take note! The Cours Saleya is a lively place in the evening with its many restaurants, bars and café terraces.
Art-lovers on the other hand will want to pay a visit to some of the French Riviera's finest cultural sites, in particular the Matisse Museum, which offers a wonderful pictorial trail featuring some of his most celebrated works. Tucked away behind beautiful Mediterranean greenery, the building has a burgundy façade interspersed with pale louvered shutters. This amazing journey through the painter's city and its artistic developments is worth pairing with another unmissable attraction in Nice: the Marc Chagall National Museum. Imagined by the painter in the style of a house, the architecture of the museum engages in a dialogue with his creations, conceived in accordance with each space. Other cultural attractions like the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the International Museum of Naïve Art and the Archaeology Museum of Cimiez will delight any visitors who are thirsty for culture.
Then treat yourself to a pleasant walk on the Promenade du Paillon, inaugurated in 2013, running from the Promenade des Anglais to the National Theatre. Boasting a water mirror with numerous jets, this magnificent urban park invites you on a real botanical journey through its trees, shrubs and plants from faraway lands! Then head uphill to the remains of the 11th-century castle. The ruins overlook the ochre roofs of Old Nice along with the harbour, where pretty pleasure boats bob along the water. The charming garden at the Cimiez Monastery, adorned with roses, and the Phoenix Park with its huge tropical greenhouse, are also well worth a visit.
As well as its natural and architectural gems, Nice also offers an extensive programme of cultural events all year round. In February, the city is in full swing with the carnival and flower "battles" brightening up the place. In July, it's the turn of the Nice Jazz Festival, when big names in that musical genre play at the Cimiez Arena, making the most of the impressive setting and acoustics. No doubt about it, Nice is enchanting in a great many ways!
Since 1990, the Nice Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, an amazing neoclassical building flanked by four square towers standing 30 metres tall and covered with white Carrara marble, has stood at the heart of the city. It aims to present European and American artistic creation from the late 1950s to the present day.
"New Realism", "Art of Assemblage" and "Pop Art" are the main movements represented at the MAMAC, thanks to bequests and donations from artists, collectors and foundations. Its extensive collections make this a must-see museum for anyone visiting the city of Nice. The MAMAC has around 1,300 works by over 300 artists on display: among its most iconic exhibits, visitors can admire the Stabile-Mobile by Calder, Le Monstre du Loch Ness by Niki de Saint Phalle, La Vénus bleue by Yves Klein, Dollar Sign by Andy Warhol or Still Life
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After admiring the monumental sculptures on the forecourt, as well as the inner façades adorned by first-rate artists between 2002 and 2005, be sure to pay a visit to the terraces, panoramic viewpoints which provide direct views over the city.
For all ages, adults and children alike, there are artistic creation workshops and workshop-tours relating to the collections and temporary exhibitions.
Clinging to the mountainside, the Principality of Monaco and its famous rock enjoy a reputation that goes far beyond the country's borders. Lodged between Italy to the east and France to the west and north, Monaco covers a mere 2 km². With its 37,000 inhabitants, the principality has one of the highest population densities in the world! This is not surprising given its exceptional geographical situation, with the Mediterranean on its doorstep, and its luxurious dwellings surrounded by steep cliffs.
Among these major buildings is the Hermitage Hotel with its Belle Époque architecture. We recommend visiting its sumptuous lobby, where the marble floor reflects the immaculate columns. Look up and admire its incredible glass roof flooding the place with light. You should also visit one of Monaco's most famous monuments, the Casino de Paris. Its Belle Époque style blends with a futuristic décor enhanced by arches that let in changing light as the day goes on. Gamblers can play to their hearts' content with over 550 machines for visitors!
Continue your Monaco getaway in the Fontvieille district, entirely built on land reclaimed from the sea behind the rock. The harbour is a nice place for a stroll, where the sailboats bob up and down on the waves opposite office blocks resembling a New York business district. Escape from the urban hustle and bustle in Fontvieille's zoological garden. It is home to around 250 animals of fifty or so different species. You can walk along the tree-lined paths while admiring reptiles, primates, hippos, tortoises and other exotic animals living just a stone's throw from the town centre!
Continue your tour of the vegetal kingdom in the Exotic Garden of Monaco. Clinging to the cliffside, this floral temple overlooks the entire principality and enjoys an exceptional microclimate. Visitors can admire a vast collection of tropical plants. You can wander freely among the arches and footbridges in the middle of this jungle brimming with colours and fragrant with exotic scents, while enjoying a panoramic view of the Mediterranean. Continue your visit to the princes' palace, standing firm on the imposing Grimaldi Rock. Although the main apartments are only open for part of the year, they are well worth a visit for their remarkable architecture. Stroll along the sumptuous gallery of Italian-style arcades adorned with murals and admire the details of the main courtyard and its vast Carrara marble staircase. Opposite the palace, the Carabiniers stand guard, dressed in their traditional white costume during the summer season and black in winter.
Lastly, explore the streets of Monaco with its jewellery and high fashion boutiques, and splendid luxury hotels. A detour via the Monte Carlo Opera House is a must in order to admire the masterpiece by Charles Garnier, built in the 1870s. Notice the intricate details of the carvings, vaults and columns, which have nothing to envy their Parisian counterpart. No doubt about it, Monaco has hidden treasures on every street corner...
Inaugurated in 1910 by Prince Albert I of Monaco, the Oceanographic Museum is an exceptional place dedicated to the Mediterranean and tropical marine world. More than 6,000 specimens are displayed in their natural environment, in a hundred pools. At this unmissable attraction, a veritable temple of the sea, visitors are not only invited to discover the amazing species of the Mediterranean and the varied fauna of the coral reef, but can also see an impressive shark lagoon.
This journey through the marine world is accompanied by activities that will leave children and adults with many wonderful memories, such as the sound and light show in the Whale Room, the tactile pool where you can feel the spines of a sea urchin or touch a starfish, or the shark-stroking pool for a really memorable experience. The spectacular ImmerSEAve 360 ° attraction lets you experience the most sensational of diving trips, with no mask or snorkel needed!
Don't miss the cabinet of curiosities of the marine world, where the display cases and old bookshelves contain scale models, diving suits, skeletons and fossils. Among the stars of this superb area are Klingert's diving suit (1797) and a stuffed polar bear from the west coast of Greenland.
Towering majestically over the Mediterranean and the principality of Monaco, the Tropaeum Alpium (also known as the Trophy of Augustus) was erected in La Turbie in the year 6 BC. It was dedicated to Octavian, Caesar's nephew, who would later become the Emperor Augustus, and its purpose was to celebrate the power of the Roman Empire, following the subjugation of the tribes populating the Alps.
Set in exceptional surroundings, the site comprises the ruins of the imposing Trophy, the museum dedicated to it, and a superb park. From the panoramic terrace, you can enjoy an exceptional view of the French Riviera, whose splendours stretch from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to the Italian coast! New exhibition technology provides a fun, interactive and educational visitor experience for all ages.
This is a unique monument, in terms of size and historical importance, and is part of Alpes-Maritimes' remarkable heritage. It is the first stop on the "Via Julia Augusta", a tourist itinerary of 9 French and Italian sites.
Parc Phoenix, a green space and listed Remarkable Garden (Jardin Remarquable) in the middle of Nice, is home to over 2,500 plant varieties and 70 animal species, in an enchanting Mediterranean setting. All your senses will be tingling in this exotic paradise where visitors wander amid fragrant discoveries and stunning sights!
Its pyramid-shaped greenhouse, the "Green Diamond", one of the most imposing in Europe with its 7,000 m² surface area and height of 25 metres, boasts a range of 6 tropical and subtropical climates. Exhibition rooms present art and science-themed areas designed to astonish, captivate, raise awareness and inform.
Children and adults can walk among mammals, birds, fish and reptiles, and discover the farm with its Falabella miniature horse, Göttingen pig and elegant dwarf Silkie hen. Plants also feature prominently in the park's various areas, including the desert oasis, the Provençal cabin where cypress and olive trees have pride of place, the valley of grasses, the island of bygone times with prehistoric plants, the collection of palm trees, the fragrant plants...
Parc Phoenix is Famille Plus certified, as a park specially designed for children. All year round, its leisure park offers activities and events, with tours and educational workshops, not forgetting the play areas where kids can have fun and let off steam!
Rightly known as the Pearl of France, the town of Menton stands on the tip of the French Riviera, not far from the Italian border. This sun-kissed place enjoys an exceptionally mild climate, making its land uniquely fertile. A garden town, Menton is covered with magnificent Mediterranean plant life thriving all over its territory. All kinds of virtually tropical species flourish in the town, especially lemon, the ultimate symbol of Menton. This citrus fruit is celebrated each year in Menton between February and March, at a festival in its honour: gastronomic chefs give it pride of place in their dishes while all kinds of sculptures made from lemons adorn the town!
To discover Menton, nothing beats an urban stroll in the Riviera sunshine and a trip to the town's many gardens, listed as historic monuments or remarkable gardens. Treat yourself to a plant-themed walk in the Maria Serena villa and its lush green spaces. This impressive building from the late 19th century stands proud amid the palm trees, sago palms and other tropical plants that have earned the garden its nickname of "little Africa". It's a pleasant place to linger as you enjoy the waltz of colours and scents near the adjoining neo-classical villa. It was built to plans by the architect Charles Garnier, designer of the Paris Opera House. Admire its magnificent, immaculate columns and its spiral staircase, designed by the illustrious Gustave Eiffel!
Continue this flower-themed outing all the way to the Fontana Rosa Valencian garden. You will be surrounded by benches and pergolas, crystal-clear pools, columns and ceramic-tiled fountains: the setting indeed echoes the magnificent Andalucian patios of Valencia.
Continue your tour along the colourful streets, where the façades are painted in shades of pink, pale yellow, cream... Your steps will naturally lead you to the old town: its incredible market under the arches, its ochre façades with pale louvred shutters and windows draped with cloth, its bell towers with glazed tiles, its maze of stairs and the winding alleys cascading down to the sea are all part of old Menton's historic charm.
Europe's biggest marine park, the famous Marineland theme park, was founded in 1970 in the exceptional setting of Antibes, on the French Riviera. Covering 10 hectares, it is home to around forty animal species including the killer whale, its mascot and star attraction. Marine mammals live alongside birds and reptiles from all over the globe. The huge aquariums exhibit many surprising specimens from all of the world's seas.
You will have a number of opportunities to meet the animals. Discover the sea lion's endearing personality. Have an unforgettable time playing with the dolphins, accompanied by their keepers. Be safely immersed in the water to see sharks and all kinds of sea-dwelling creatures. Get close to the killer whales and chat with their keepers. If you like, you can even take a guided tour, alone or in a small group, to meet the animals with the park team.
Daily performances with killer whales, dolphins and sea lions invite you to admire their physical performance, skills and intelligence. After these impressive shows, the presenters and keepers are happy to answer visitors' questions.
Many more experiences also await you. Immerse yourself in the world of marine animals by watching a dynamic show in a 132-seat 5D movie theatre. Discover Antarctica, Marineland's penguin area, which is home to two particular species, king penguins and Southern rockhopper penguins. Enter the shark tunnel and tremble as you come face to face with these legendary creatures! Marvel at the tropical aquariums, admiring all types of specimens from starfish to green morays.
Through its teaching and educational mission, the team aims to share its passion for the marine world and its interest in the protection of aquatic habitats. The Marineland association helps the environment by working for the conservation of diversity, preservation of species (including the polar bear) and research (especially on the topic of cetaceans).
You can buy combined tickets for admission to fun neighbouring attractions: the Aquasplash water park and its 25 attractions, the Kid's Island children's amusement park, as well as the giant Adventure Golf crazy golf course, in Jules Verne's world of adventures.
This charming village perched between the Col de Vence pass and the Mediterranean offers visitors some magnificent views. On the sea side, there is an unobstructed view all the way to the Cap d'Antibes: a scene that has inspired many a painter, charmed by those Provençal colours. Modigliani, Matisse, Soutine and Utrillo fell under the spell of the light in this medieval town and committed those stunning views to canvas. At the entrance to the village, in the shade of the big plane trees, the famous Place du jeu de boules, immortalised by the pétanque games of Lino Ventura and Yves Montand, is always a must-see.
Endowed with bastioned ramparts during the Renaissance in order to withstand Charles Quint's army, Saint-Paul-de-Vence still has some vestiges of its eventful past. The old stone houses on narrow side streets neighbour grand arcades, winding flights of steps and an old fountain whose peaceful babbling song creates a soothing atmosphere, typical of France's tranquil southern villages.
Stop in front of a few of the region's renowned art galleries in order to contemplate the colourful works of art, a wonderful reflection of Provence's rich heritage. A walk to the village centre is a good idea in order to visit the collegiate church, built in the 12th century then extended in the 17th century. There you can admire a magnificent painting of Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Tintoretto, along with a beautiful Way of the Cross in walnut wood.
Before leaving Saint-Paul-de-Vence, be sure to visit the Maeght Foundation, one of the renowned attractions of this village in the heights of the French Riviera. This bastion of modern art houses one of the most important collections of sculptures, etchings and paintings of the 20th century, including work by Marc Chagall, Pierre Bonnard and Fernand Léger. A walk in its garden dotted with sculptures is a must, as is a trip to the patio, where a sumptuous mosaic pool in Georges Braques' unmistakable style has pride of place. As you can see, Saint-Paul-de-Vence is brimming with countless treasures!
The Picasso Museum is based in the Grimaldi Castle in Antibes, a listed Historic Monument owned by the Grimaldi family from the 14th century to the French Revolution.
Initially known as the "Grimaldi Museum", in 1966 it became the "Picasso Museum", as the famous Spanish painter was invited to use part of the castle as a studio by the curator in 1946. The "Picasso room" was inaugurated in 1947, displaying a total of 23 paintings and 44 drawings created on site.
After two years of work in the 2000s, the current museum enables visitors to rediscover the chronology of the "Antibes Picassos", from the post-war period to the late 40s, with major works by the artist: Joy of Living, Sea Urchin Eater, Woman with Sea Urchins, Still Life with Owl and Three Sea Urchins, Goat, Satyr, Faun and Centaur with Trident, etc.
Visitors can also admire works by Nicolas de Staël, as well as a rich collection of modern art representing the great 20th-century art movements. On the terrace are sculptures by Joan Miró, Germaine Richier, Bernard Pagès and Anne and Patrick Poirier.
The town of Cannes is world-famous as a bastion of the silver screen. Every year in May, it hosts the famous international film festival, whose reputation extends far beyond the borders of France. The event takes place in the Palais des Festivals, recognisable by its contemporary architecture all in white and glass, and its unmistakable steps with their vermilion red carpet, walked by celebrities from all over the world.
Apart from this illustrious jet set destination, travellers should also spend some time in Cannes' lesser-known streets, which nonetheless contain many treasures. Film buffs can keep the festivities going by admiring the murals dotted about the town. To pay homage to the great film icons, some façades are draped with vintage posters and brilliantly drawn pictures of movie icons. A good addition to any film-themed tour is the Chemin des Étoiles, where you can see celebrity handprints, just like on the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard.
Step out of the spotlight for a moment to explore the quieter parts of Cannes, where life runs its peaceful course. Start in the legendary neighbourhood of Le Suquet, a former fishing village now included in the old part of Cannes, set on a small hill overlooking the sea. Hills, narrow streets, bougainvillea and old buildings reflect the rich heritage of this district, whose history dates back to one century BC! To meet the locals, don't miss the Forville market, built at the end of the 19th century in Le Suquet. Artisans of sea and land meet there to unveil their fresh produce, forming a sublime palette of colours and aromas.
At the top of Le Suquet, take a stroll among the ruins of the old medieval castle, with a remarkably well-preserved square tower and machicolations. Head to the highest point in the district for a view over the entire town of Cannes and the surrounding area. To the north lie the peaks of the Alps. To the west, the Estérel corniche is recognisable by its red rocks and peaks which delight hikers and mountain bikers. To the south, the Lérins Islands emerge from the water. Located not far from Cannes, they offer a wonderful place to get away from the urban hustle and bustle. Among the treasures of the archipelago, Saint-Honorat Island, kept by monks, enjoys a particularly peaceful setting. You can taste the wines made at its abbey, to the soothing sound of cicadas.
In the area around the town, consider taking the Golden Corniche road, overlooking the Mediterranean and the Esterel massif, whose colours are reflected in a magnificent palette of greens, reds and blues.
Good to know: if you are in Cannes during the summer season, head to the International Pyrotechnic Art Festival, where the greatest pyrotechnicians create a magnificent sound and light show flooding the dark night.
Charlotte Salomon: Life or Theater
Charlotte Salomon, Berlin 1917, Auschwitz 1943
She was born in Berlin in 1917 into a family of great assimilated Jewish bourgeoisie (who, unaware of the disaster in the making, will try at the beginning of Nazism, to benefit from social position to mitigate racial discrimination: father jailed but released quickly following interventions in high place of his wife (4800), Charlotte only Jewish student at the Academy of Fine arts, before deciding to emigrate). And indeed, it is gassed at Auschwitz his arrival in 1943, having been arrested in the south of France shortly after the German invasion in September 1943 (she had joined her grandparents and had been under the protection of Ottilie Moore Villefranche to start it).
If this is indeed the tragic backdrop of its history, this is not the main subject. First, one could say that his Jewishness is "hollow": it is not religious, speaks neither Hebrew nor Yiddish, does not give importance to the Jewish culture (either in literature or music, judging by the quotes in his work), and defines itself as Jewish only because it is so defined by others: the gaze of others that makes a Jew a Jew to resume thesis Sartre. In one of the boards (4786) she said, "but I did not look Jewish," in another (4336), the Director of the Academy who doubts his Jewishness. Many people (including the curator of this exhibition it) who wanted to emphasize his Jewishness in here seeing Hebrew etymologies and there Judaic symbols, which seems to me to have excessive over-interpretation.
Then Charlotte Salomon seems to look at the tragic events which then affect the Jews with a certain distance: a few gouaches clearly show Nazi parades (4304, the first time the word "Jew" appears in his book), newspapers (4305.4761) or Kristallnacht (4762, above), but, more often, rather coldly descriptive way as events touching personally; She notes, for example (4304) in the legend of the Nazi parade "the Jews with their often undesirable efficiency may be an arrogant and insistent race, occupied important positions in government and elsewhere, and lost them after taking power Nazi. " That's all. The bourgeois Jewish guests considering leaving Germany for exile (4804) are compared to geese cackling in their enclosure. Persecution, war appear in his work only because they directly affect the protagonists (his father drove to the hospital, her stepmother prohibited scene, Dr. Singsong negotiating the creation of Kulturbund), not as historical elements against which itself would have to position ethically or emotionally. The only person having an emotional reaction and empathetic face of persecution seems to be his grandmother (following 4791,4797), the unstable psychology reinforces the pathos. As written by Toni Bentley, the work of Charlotte Salomon, essentially retained the Jewish Museum (which was shown to MAHJ of Paris in 2006), is too often presented primarily as an anticipation testimony about the Holocaust and as a pictorial equivalent of the Diary of Anne Frank. This is, in his view and mine, the minimize and distort.
In 1941-42 Charlotte Salomon product in a few months in 1325 gouaches, many with inscribed texts in the drawing or tracing. It retains 769 to compose his book "Life? Or Theater? "(Other, to my knowledge, have never been exposed). In this exhibition (until 11 August), 262 are presented. Autobiography or autofiction, the essential theme is not the Holocaust or love: it is the will and the ability to escape the madness, depression, suicide. In this work built strong, every line counts, every word is weighed, nothing is left to chance, nothing is ambiguous. Its history, repeatedly told, the central element is the suicide story of his mother's family that her grandfather shows him around, daughters, sister-in-law, niece, and finally wife, suicide. Charlotte (who uses the pseudonym Kann in his book), a young woman shy, introverted and not without mental frailty (4717), melancholy in person (4838), teaches that family lie (especially the suicide of his mother 1926, we had hidden) in 1940 (4861, below, in 4865) and, frightened by this inheritance, as it fears it insane (4907, above) and suicide. Moreover, his grandfather is a weak and salacious predator (4915 sides) and Charlotte later confessed to have poisoned veronal and have drawn dying (below) ; his letter about it, revealed only in 2015, is broadcast partly in the exhibition, and without translation. For many, this framework murder wrong with the picture 'angelic' they want to give Charlotte.
The hi, somehow, come to his talent, or more precisely, the fact that his ex-lover (Alfred Wolfsohn, aka Amadeus Daberlohn) directed him "never forget that I believe in you" (4820). Wolfsohn, singing teacher of his stepmother, courted it, we do not know if it was or not the lover but also seduces the shy girl and admiring, in a tense and electric love triangle. Although the stepmother, Paula Lindberg, has always denied this (and some have taken this denial at face value), several of Charlotte Salomon designs are quite explicit about his love (4626) little platonic (see top 4817 and 4701 back, but 4644,4649,4654,4664-66,4700-02,4818, and also not selected for the book, 5006, and 5007 ad, above), express love, but apparently not shared by his offhand seducer who finds infant and too frigid (4700). She continues to represent (1387 times on 467 pages), obsessively. Woman seduced perhaps even women as objects (4625, below), about "experiences" (4732) - but Wolfsohn's also described as dangerous (4624) and Griselda Pollock sees feminist - she will find in the Remember this unhappy love the resource needed to assert itself by its design, to be able to transform his gray life work of art, to overcome a time the specter of madness. And it is certainly this approach active imagination, artistic, which makes "Life? Or Theater? "A fascinating work. But fascination, more historical, is psychological or psychoanalytical: several times in the book (4405,4565-67,4756-60), it is question of psychoanalysis, Wolfsohn, post-traumatic stress after the victim 1st war, met Jung and was inspired. The work of Charlotte fits completely in line with what Jung called "active imagination", the opportunity to know and live his own soul, to re-encontrer oneself ("individuation") from the created images (see red Book). A Jungian analysis of this work is revealing, but is not yet reflected in the exhibits (I already wanted in 2006…).
The back-grandmother Charlotte tried unsuccessfully for eight years to commit suicide, and died of exhaustion, contrary to his daughters and granddaughters suicide. Charlotte also escapes the deliberate suicide, but one can question his attitude during the last months of his life, once his work finished and put in a safe place when the Vichy police asks Nice Jews to report for census Charlotte is safe, hidden Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat but nevertheless decided to run to the police station, ready to be deported, "since it is the law," she said; a policeman saves narrowly, making flee. A few months later, pregnant with Alexander Nagler, a Jewish refugee who was the lover of Ottilie Moore, protective hostess Charlotte Villefranche (new love triangle of lesser intensity, it seems), it insists they officially married: for this, they must leave their underground, unveil and reveal their address; they are arrested soon after by the Gestapo. Maybe was this an indirect form of suicide… While many boards have represented him drawing his final self-portrait, last plank of his book (4925, above), the drawing shows a vacuum, transparency, nothingness.
Charlotte and her grandfather were briefly interned at Gurs camp in June / July 1940 (as all German citizens in France, Jewish or not), but this episode does not appear in the book, if not through a notice to German nationals (4914). This obliteration of the only time she was actually owned before its end seemed curious: as a denial of reality, a superstitious belief apotropaic.
A narrative features of "Life? Or Theater? "Is its temporal development: the heroine is as narrator, and the story is told from both points of view. Therefore, the time frames collide and overlap. The most striking example is that the first leaves (4156-57) are the suicide of her aunt (also named Charlotte) in 1913, before his birth, when she will learn that in 1940; ditto for the death of his mother (4179-81, above). This dual position of the author allows him to distance its history, with its heroine persona (as the use of pseudonyms, as transparent as they are).
The gouaches of Charlotte Salomon sometimes unique scenes, sometimes repeats the same subject: it can be to animate the scene by doubling or tripling the characters interacting (4625 and below), or compose a multiplication obsessively the same subject (often the head or the body of Wolfsohn 4542 above, but also the face of the grandfather revealing the 4861 suicides above). These are sometimes scenes of simultaneity where (much like in certain compositions from the Middle Ages) several episodes shifted in time appear in the same space, and sometimes compositions tiles (predella comics or storyboards, as prefer; and 4223 below). There, and all have pointed out, a very cinematic in his compositions. Other pages are only the text in a row.
Its range of colors is very limited and deliberately expressive: happy bright scenes, dark depressing scenes (4791 and below). Artistic influences are many, sometimes clearly cited as Michelangelo (although its representation in the Sistine is more summary 4329-31), sometimes referred to by a reminder (a sunflower van Gogh 4351, the kiss Munch, a landscape Matisse, Cézanne a table). More than faces, whose expression is often just sketched very roughly, is the scene as a whole that communicates a feeling, a mood. Although she had studied drawing and had great artistic culture, one often feels in her proximity to raw art, as by the force of the expression by the non-aesthetic sophistication and simplicity of expression. Moreover, it is striking to see how a design like the grandfather dying (which does not belong to this group) is more accurate, more working than are his gouaches.
" Life ? Or Theater? "Is presented by Charlotte Salomon as an operetta ('Singspiel / Singespiel') and Charlotte was inhabited by the music, she hummed drawing, and its pages are full of musical references. Too many exhibitions are silent on this aspect "multi-media" of his work. One of the attractions of this exhibition is to be made in his career seven musical breaks seven dark rooms where, if the reading dense legends out or if the tragic story oppresses, visitors can listen to music, close your eyes and take a breath. All these musical pieces are mentioned by Charlotte Salomon in his book, and, except Marcello (4317), they are audible on the site: Weber (4164 onwards), Gluck (4572), Bizet (4227), Bach (4510) Schubert (4604) and a popular song by Paula Lindberg (4367).
There are so many books and articles on Charlotte Salomon (and movies, including the Dutch Frans Weisz, an opera, a ballet, …), more or less fictional, more or less oriented, tributes or studies. Two novels, Bruno Pedretti and David Foenkinos, stand out in terms of literary quality, not nécessairemnt veracity. I give here an opinion, an interpretation of his work, I discovered it 13 years ago and I have to revisit this exhibition. I worked from the book in English resuming his work (Waanders), but the French edition (The Tripod) is more complete, with the translation of his last letter mentioned above. In addition, all the boards of "Life? Or Theater? "(Plus about 180 among the 550 boards that Charlotte was not selected for the book) are visible on the site (the numbering, 4155-4925, is that this archive) texts are translated there. Note: All images illustrating this article are not necessarily in the exhibition. Archived there.
Classified as a historic monument since 1996
On the Italian Renaissance style, the palace covers all styles and all ages with strong Lombard influences, Venetian and Spanish. The completion of the field will run from 1905 to 1912. This is the crazy dream of Baroness Beatrice who falls in love with a fairytale website and decided to convert its 10 pristine hectares to implant the jewel that will highlight his collection of works of art (eighteenth century furniture, porcelain Manufactures Royales de Sevres and Vincennes, etc…). The Baroness bequeathed his entire house and its treasures at the Academy of Fine Arts of Institut de France who becomes the owner until his death in 1934. The Villa is surrounded by nine themed gardens and overlooks the bay Villefranche sur Mer and Beaulieu sur Mer.
The show of musical fountains, musical magic that animates the French garden every 20 minutes, accentuates the enchanting appearance of the premises. Activity book for children 7 to 12 years. Visit with audio guide in 9 languages.
Full price: 15 €
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Original reconstruction of an historical building, the "Greek Villa" Kerylos is the realization of a dream of Theodore Reinach, an archaeologist fascinated by Greek civilization, and the fruit of an exemplary collaboration with his friend, the architect Emmanuel Pontremoli (member of the Académie des Beaux-arts).
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Villa Kérylos is located between Nice and Monaco in the magnificent bay of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, and stands in front of the monumental cliffs of Eze. Villa Kérylos will take you on a fascinating journey in a sumptuous and unique location. With your skip-the-line ticket, you will enter this original reconstruction of an ancient Greek villa, based on the model of noble houses on the Island of Delos (2nd century BC).
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour of Monte Carlo, Monaco, and Eze. Travel from Nice in a comfortable tour vehicle, which means you'll have no need for a rental car. Cover all the highlights of the three destinations and enjoy having time to ask questions as you travel.
Enjoy panoramic views, discover charming towns and experience the luxurious lifestyle in this private tour which will take you on an exclusive road trip along the Mediterranean coast. Your tour will start in the Nice port or the Villefranche-sur-Mer port upon arriving with your cruise. You will start with a drive on the cliffhanging roads leading to Monaco and you will make a stop in Eze, a hilltop village which offers breathtaking views of the coast. Your next stop will be at the principality of Monaco. Here you will feel the charm of the old town which is crowned by the Prince's Palace. You will discover the majestic cathedral that hosts Grace Kelly's grave and you will be amazed by the outstanding oceanographic museum. Monaco is known for its unique Formula 1 track and going on a lap will help you understand the high precision of a Grand Prix pilote's skills. You will finally spend some time around the legendary square of Monte-Carlo where you will have some time to stroll along luxurious shops, fancy cars, mega-yachts and chic casinos.
Immerse yourself in French Art de Vivre and discover a world of history, heritage and culture as you learn about the French state of mind. Starting from Nice, you will first stop in the charming village of Eze which offers breathtaking views of the coast, and you will visit a typical Provence perfumery. You will then head to Monaco where you will have some free time to visit the old town's various attractions such as the palace (open for visits from June to October), the cathedral and the gardens. At 11.55am you will also be able to witness the change of guards at the palace, before heading with your guide on a lap of the Monaco Formula 1 circuit. You will then stop in Monte-Carlo with its casino, megayachts and chic boutiques for a feel of the luxurious life, before heading back towards Nice through the Middle Corniche road. Next you will visit one of the most famous “Folie” on the French Riviera, the villa of the baroness de Rothschild which is located in the heart of prestigious Cap Ferrat peninsula. Here you will gain an understanding of French people's love of beautiful mansions, table arts and style pieces of furniture. This gem will take you back to the “Belle Époque” among splendor, exuberance and luxury by the keen eye for detail and taste of the Baroness. You will then have some time to go for a spin across the nine botanical gardens of the property which will no doubt awaken your senses. But Art de Vivre is also lively discussions on terraces, conviviality and sharing, so you will stop for a gourmet-break in the sitting room between the French gardens, musicals fountains and Villefranche's bay. Here you will enjoy a coffee or tea with sweet petits-fours. The last part of this tour takes you to the billionaire's peninsula where you will have the chance to explore this former playground for European Aristocrats and spot some of the biggest yachts in the world.
If you're looking to see some of the French Riviera's most popular sights, but don't want to explore in a large tour group, this French Riviera Small-Group NiceCar Tour from Nice is a great choice. Along with a small group and guide, make stops at Batterie du Mont Boron, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Eze. Plus, take a perfume workshop at Parfumerie Galimard, too.
In the form of an urban safari, I will make you discover Nice. We will discuss photographic techniques in the form of games with a theme chosen at the beginning of the session (architecture, color, street art …). Many breaks will be made to allow everyone time to capture the moment. We will finish our tour with a group photo that I will send you later.
Spend a day exploring Antibes and Cannes with this small-group sightseeing tour from Nice. You'll start with Antibes, where you'll have free time to explore the old covered market before continuing on to Cannes. You'll even have the chance to take a picture on the film festival's famous red carpet before heading back to Nice.
Immerse yourself in the scenery, history, and glamor of the French Riviera on a full-day small-group tour from Nice. Settle inside an air-conditioned minivan and explore the highlights of what's known as the Côte d'Azur (Blue Coast). Take in the glitz of Cannes, Monaco, and Monte Carlo ; explore medieval Eze and St. Paul-de-Vence ; and admire the Riviera's coastline on drives to Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, and Golfe Juan. Nice hotel pickup and drop-off included.
This private tour from Monaco takes you through the gems of the French Riviera. You will be met by your local private driver at a pre-arranged location and then set off to explore the beauty of the coastline. You'll visit the famous Promenade de Anglais in Nice, then take in the art at the Picasso Musée in Antibes and finally experience the vibrancy of Cannes with its stunning old town of Le Suquet. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. You choose your own pick-up date and time for a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our driver is friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything. The driver will be happy to stop at any location for you to take perfect photos. We do this job with love every day and are able to provide you with a comfortable transfer to/from anywhere in Europe.
This tour will allow you to see one of the gems of the area, with a very popular experience that's totally worth your time. On your way from Monaco to Cannes, you will have a nice and calm time, and still have the chance to learn something unique and special, an experience that makes you connect with history and the locals. Give yourself the chance to experience a different and special adventure.
This tour is a special full-day tour of French Riviera ! It offers a variety of activities and attractions that are sure to please everyone. From stunning beaches to amazing highlander villages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. One of the exciting activities for families on vacation in the French Riviera is strolling with old buildings with seaside combinations, Here you can wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings, or admire the stunning views from one of its many viewpoints. Another great activity for your friends is visiting Eze village. It is a picturesque medieval village perched atop a rocky outcrop with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Finally, no trip to French Riviera would be complete without exploring its beach, here you will visit the famous beach in Croisette Beach Cannes. Your 8-hour day trip will be perfect in French Riviera !
Hello, my name is Laurence and i'm a professional photographer. This photoshoot begin near by the sea. We gonna visit the old town with the flower market and finish at the Castle hill, the most beautiful view of the city. I will do around 25 pics that you will look on a private galery, you will choose your own 10 pics included into this package. Hello, my name is Laurence and I am a professional photographer. Thanks to this mini shoot, you will visit Nice, its old town, its park with a 360% view of the sea and the southern Alps. About 25 photos will be taken and processed in the studio before being posted on a private web gallery. It's up to you to choose the souvenir photos from your visit to Nice !
Take home professional photos of your time in Nice with this private photo experience. Great for those who don't want to spend their vacation glued to their cameras or smartphones, the experience is led by a local photographer who has in-depth knowledge about the city's finest vantage points. After posing for photos against Nice landmarks and hidden corners, you'll receive a link to an online gallery of your photos.
What are classified as French Historical Monuments ? How can you recognize it ? Visit Sainte-Réparate Cathedral and two private chapels guarded by confraternities of penitents. Take this occasion to know more about this open-minded, benevolent and living tradition in Nice. Why did Baroque architecture wasn't found on the homes of average people ? What influence did Carlo Maderno do to the city ? It is an experience with a taste of amazing architecture ! Explore it with your local professional tour guide !
Discover Vieux Nice without having to join a tour group by downloading an audio app to your smartphone. Once installed, just put in your headphones and explore the old town streets at your own pace, stopping whenever and wherever you please. You'll discover a mix of tucked-away treasures and Nice landmarks, and hear the stories behind each site as you go.
At the pool, overlooking the famous Bay of Ants of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Jasmine Grill & Lounge invites you to travel, the route to India at the Villa Kerylos. The chefs Bruno the Bolch and Alain Parodi offer a culinary odyssey with a completely revamped card. The outdoor kitchen Jasmine Grill & Lounge incorporates a real tandoori oven for original Indian specialties. Fish and meat grilled or on the spit, salads, pastas and burgers complement this international card. Formulas tapas in July and August. New at the map: the buddha bowls. Completely renovated this winter 2018, the interior room of the restaurant becomes a terrace with a new fully retractable roof.
A unique nightlife experience in the south of France A selection of local and Italian culinary specialties, a small group to socialise over a drink and meet new people in a good atmosphere. Join the Aperitif tour in Nice in a friendly and cosmopolitan environment to experience a unique evening on the French Riviera. We will start the tour in one of the best local restaurants, founded by locals in Nice since 1925. You will taste an assortment of the best local specialties, for instance traditional Socca, pissaladière, accompanied by traditional wine or beer. After that we will head to a bar located in the little Marais Niçois. Home to trendy bars and restaurants that make the reputation of the little Marais Niçois, the district is in perpetual mutation. There are dozens of addresses mixing tradition, know-how and avant-gardism. Here we will taste local beer or wine according to your needs.
Want to spend a fun and nice time with family or friends ? Going out and discovering a city while playing ? Play an Urban Escape Game with this game : walk around and let yourself be guided by the mobile application which will lead you to the different points of interest where you will have to solve puzzles and / or carry out missions ! In a team of up to 6 people, you will only need your smartphone to embark on the adventure. Explore differently : play an urban Escape Game !
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Turn back time in this private tour which will take you to see vines that were imported 2000 years ago by the Romans on the hills of Saint-Jeannet. Upon getting picked up from your accommodation, you will head to a family-owned vineyard where some of the grape varieties planted include Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Gamay. You will have the chance to taste some of them and you will learn about a particular wine making process of ancestral expertise : “Aging wine under the sunshine”.Following the winery visit you will be able to enjoy a stroll around the cobbled streets in the “Jewel of Provence”, Saint Paul de Vence. This medieval village is a haven of peace for artists and celebrities who made this charming town famous.
Enjoy local seafood cooked in creative and delicious ways by passionate host Nazih. You will dine in his beautiful wine cellar by the Basilique Notre-Dame de Nice. At his large wooden dining table, indulge in an impressive seafood menu made from fresh, high quality fish. Nazih sources only the freshest seafood from the Mediterranean sea. Your 3-course meal will be paired with wine chosen directly from the cellar and enjoyed with a traditional French baguette. Get to know Nazih and his other guests as you sip Provence wine, discuss your travel experiences and make new friends.
The coastal roads and hills around Nice offer a stunning backdrop for a bike tour and an electric bike means you can travel even further. On this tour, cycle through the countryside, visit the Roman ruins and Franciscan monastery atop Cimiez hill, enjoy dramatic views over the Bay of Angels, and explore the vineyards, perhaps stopping to enjoy wine tasting (own expense) along the way.
An electric bike allows you to experience the fresh air and flexibility of a traditional bicycle with additional pedal power to cover more distance and climb up hills with minimal effort. Begin your two-wheeled tour in central Nice, where you'll meet your local guide and learn how to use the battery-powered bike. Set off through Nice's winding historic streets while your guide provides background about the area's rich heritage and unique culinary scene. Ride along scenic backroads that lead to vineyards just outside of town, releasing the power of your bike's battery as needed to help you climb the rolling hills. Stop at the family-run Domaine du Fogolar winery, where you'll meet the winemakers and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at traditional French wine production methods. Taste the estate's signature wine, Collet de Bovis, and enjoy a stroll through the heritage vines. After your tasting, relax with a picnic lunch among the lovely vineyards (lunch can be purchased from a bakery near the bike shop or elsewhere before departure). Continue on through the gorgeous pastoral landscape, taking in memorable coastal views on the return ride to Nice.
Sample the gastronomic delights of the French Riviera on this small-group tasting tour of Nice. Accompanied by your guide, a fellow foodie, visit restaurants, artisan shops, and bakeries around the city and taste an array of regional specialties including wines, cheeses, chocolates, and ice cream.
Thanks to your private tour guide, you can absorb yourself by Chagall's magical world of love, balance, soothing colors, music, hybrid figures and allegories — a poetry which is bound to nourish your spirit and experience from which you will emerge.
Dive into French cheeses and French wines. This class is delivered by two foodies who love sharing their passion for their products. Thomas is a highly recognized cheese monger trained in Paris and Marion is from a French family of winemakers and worked in the wine industry across the globe for the past 10 years.
They say scents evoke memories, so why not create lasting memories in Nice ? At Parfum et Vous delve into the history of perfumery, modern perfume trends, and what you should know when shopping for perfume. Become a perfumist yourself and experiment with different scents to create your very own perfume, all in the space of two hours.
Take a day to explore the Italian Riviera. Shop on the Italian market, visit charming medieval villages, and taste and experience authentic Liguria. Start with a ride through the Nervia valley to Dolceacqua. Explore the historic village perched at the foot of the mountain and learn about its history. Enjoy free time to visit the city before continuing to Apricale. Enjoy a tour through the city of Apricale and taste some real Italian food in a local restaurant (costs not included). Your tour also includes a visit to San Remo or Bordighera (depending on the day of the tour).
Smell, dream, design your own custom perfume at our historic mansion. Try your hand at the perfumer's subtle techniques and discover the architecture of a scent, the ingredients that compose it, that complement or contrast with one another, as you create your perfect perfume. A superb sensory experience that can be tailored to all fragrance fans of any age, individuals or groups. 90 essences, 1 hour, 50 ml. A Molinard expert in perfume design interprets your fragrance dreams and helps you compose the perfect, personalized olfactory opus for you alone. Theory
• raw materials
• Extraction methods
• Perfume structure
Practice
• personalized diagnosis
• Essence olfaction and selection session
• Developing the top/head, middle/heart, and base notes
• Formulating the olfactory pyramid
• Formulating the final composition in solution
We are a small group of professional photographers. Our biggest passion is to be behind the camera 24/7. For the last four years we have been extending our passion to travelers all around the world by capturing their best holiday moments. We are specialized in holiday, portrait, lifestyle, couple and family photography. We will take you around a unique photo experience in Kos and show you all the hidden gems and best spots. Our focus is in providing the best holiday pictures you can ask for while having a great time showing you around. Besides breath-taking pictures we will help you find your way out in the city with a bunch of tips to complete your ideal holiday !
Discovering the world of French wine while in Nice. This small-group wine-tasting experience takes you on a journey through the French wine regions, learning about their history, production processes, and best wines. While tasting a selection of 3-5 fine wines, including white, red, and sparkling, you'll learn to appreciate the wonderful diversity of French wine.
Aboard the "Maltese" powerful and very comfortable boat, discover the beauty of our coast in a unique way! A guided tour and personalized to your own pace.
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Board the famous "Corto" typical boat of our region and be guided by professionals. Olivier and his team offer you in a holiday mood to discover the richness of the Mediterranean. From 6 years children courses, dives, aquatic hikes, explorations and training at all levels, private lessons.
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It was the first track to be fitted. In 1932, the former chef of the famous writer Somerset Maugham was granted the concession of a small shed that will transform each year to make the true entertainment center of the village.
In 1936 he built a magnificent glass roof that will act until 1970. Village hall Construction of the new port will cause its demise.
Located in the heart of the village, this is one of the largest beaches of the peninsula. Easily accessible, it is next to the Nautical Club and has games for children and a beach volleyball court, making it very family.
Supervised swimming and anti-jellyfish in summer net.
Note: dogs are allowed on part of the beach. Access the other beaches are prohibited.
Installed from the beach of the dimples, the underwater trail is visited by swimming on the surface with a mask, a snorkel and fins.
Along a marked course of 200 meters, and within a few meters of water (0-3 meters) you explore the different environments (sandy bottom, rocky bottom, Posidonia herbarium etc.) to discover the Beauty underwater life and this independently. A fun ride and off the beaten track!
The underwater trail is designed not only to meet the motivation of visitors but it is also a great educational tool that reveals the richness of the seabed through the numbered buoys equipped with explanatory panels immersed accessible to young and old.
Open from early July to late August. Outside these hours, the practice of underwater trail is under the responsibility of the users
In a unique setting, Cap Ferrat Watersports offers a multiple choice of water activities including jet skiing, parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, buoys, paddle board… Fun and fun guaranteed! The activities are supervised by qualified instructors. Hiking jet skiing and multi-activity packages at special rates for groups.
Beach Royal Riviera (Bay of Ants)
Enjoy an evening cruise on a private boat accompanied by a guide who will show you the famous places of the French Riviera. Admire the sunset or take advantage of the evening custom tour for a last swim in the sea. Soak up the famous Kerylos and Ephrussi Rothschild villas, as well as iconic hotels such as La Réserve and Royal Riviera. Explore the anchorage in front of Villa David Niven over crystal clear water, or sail between the yachts in the evening. Your boat is 100% solar-powered and offers the high-end services of a silent, odorless electric boat. The boat is unlicensed, so you can navigate under the guidance of your skipper.
This romantic cruise aboard a solar-powered boat makes you discover the French Riviera, its famous villas, mega yachts and dream anchorages. Accompanied by your guide and skipper, you will enjoy beautiful views of the coastline. An ideal experience for a romantic moment with your partner. Admire the famous Kerylos and Ephrussi Rothschild villas, as well as iconic hotels such as La Réserve and Royal Riviera. Explore the anchorage in front of Villa David Niven over crystal clear water or sail between the yachts. You'll see the region's most famous highlights from the sea. Your boat is 100% solar powered and offers the high-end services of a silent and odorless electric boat. The boat is unlicensed, so you will be able to sail under the guidance of your skipper.
Discover the French Riviera, its famous villas, mega yachts and dream anchorages on board a solar-powered boat. Enjoy a 1-hour cruise on a private boat accompanied by a guide who will show you the famous places of the riviera. Admire the famous Kerylos and Ephrussi Rothschild villas, as well as iconic hotels such as La Réserve and Royal Riviera. Explore the anchorage in front of Villa David Niven over crystal clear water. Your boat is 100% solar powered and offers the high-end services of a silent and odorless electric boat. The boat is unlicensed, so you will be able to sail under the guidance of your skipper.
This custom tour is private even for a couple. Discover the coastline from the sea. The Solar Powered Boat is silent, odourless and elegant - ideal for all ages ! Accompanied with a private guide, you access to shallow crystal clear waters. Admire the most famous villas and magnificent yachts. We meet at Beaulieu, a charming harbor of Nice Metropolis. Beaulieu offers the best starting point while providing an easy access from Nice city center, with direct city bus, train, taxi, Uber. This Solar Boat Tour has won international awards.
Treat your special someone to a romantic French Riviera cruise by solar-powered boat with a skipper. This private boat ride offers an environmentally friendly way to discover the coastline between Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Fort Mont-Alban, passing villas, yachts, and picturesque villages in just a few hours. Sights of Eze and St. Jean Cap Ferrat are two highlights of the route.
Enjoy your stopover in the port of Villefranche and book a private excursion of your choice. Spend an unforgettable day travelling via van, stopping anywhere you want on the whole Riviera. Stop in Nice and enjoy a panoramic view of the Hauts de Villefranche and the Cap Ferrat. Explore Èze, the medieval village and discover Monaco. Discover Antibes and take in views of luxurious yachts, clear water and beautiful buildings. End your trip with a walk on the red carpet of the French Hollywood, experiencing the luxurious atmosphere of the Cote d'Azur.
We are a company that respects our customers and their time, that's why we only have 2 departures per day. With us you will never be "packed like sardines" but pampered with a maximum of comfort and new top of the range equipment. Also our boats will allow you to change on board comfortably without having wet feet and to stay out of the sun or not ; -) Our motivation is to make you enjoy these unique moments at sea in a magical setting on and under the water…We limit our reservations to 6 people on Viator and Tripadvisor but we have other booking vectors so you won't be only 6 on board.
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the crystal clear waters of the Côte d'Azur with this trip that includes a snorkelling trip and an introduction to scuba diving, all supervised by a team of multilingual professionals with state certification. Take advantage of the boat trip to discover our magnificent coastline, often inaccessible by land. Explore the magnificent underwater cliffs and plateaus, discover a rich and varied underwater fauna and flora, and dive into the magical blue waters, all from the comfort of our fully equipped boats. A breathtaking experience that will leave lasting memories ! We limit our reservations to 6 people on Viator and Tripadvisor but we have other booking vectors so you won't be only 6 on board.
Discover the beauty of the underwater landscapes of Nice and its surroundings during a snorkeling excursion by boat from the port of Nice !
Snorkeling is an activity that takes place on the surface of the water. With a rich and sublime underwater environment, the sites of Cap de Nice or Cap Ferrat are not to be missed !
After a briefing by your state-qualified instructor on the course of the outing, board a semi-rigid boat to go to the most beautiful snorkeling sites on the French Riviera. Equipped with fins, mask and snorkel, explore the underwater world of the Baie des Anges and discover the local fauna and flora in the warm waters of the Mediterranean !
Everyone is welcome for this ideal aquatic activity to share with family or friends in Nice !
Discover the coastal and marine landscapes of the French Riviera with Chango Diving during a boat trip to Monaco from the port of Nice !
Located halfway between Nice and the Italian border, the principality of Monaco is fascinating. Nowadays, Monaco is known and appreciated all over the world for its casino and its Formula 1 Grand Prix. It enjoys a world-class image inherited from the Belle Epoque.
After a briefing by a state certified diving and snorkeling instructor on the presentation of the underwater environment, the use of your snorkeling equipment and safety rules, leave in a semi-rigid boat to explore the magnificent coastline of the French Riviera. Equipped with fins, mask, snorkels and wetsuit, stop in front of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world of the Principality of Monaco !
From Nice, discover the underwater world of the French Riviera during a boat trip and snorkeling in Monaco !
Go in search of dolphins during a boat trip in the Pelagos sanctuary, near Nice with Chango Diving !
The Pelagos Sanctuary is a maritime space aiming at protecting the marine mammals that frequent it. It is the result of an agreement between France, Monaco and Italy. High place of biodiversity, the Pelagos sanctuary welcomes a marine megafauna that makes its reputation. Embark on a semi-rigid boat and sail off Nice towards the deep underwater canyons of the region where cetaceans commonly move.
After a briefing by the state certified diving and snorkeling instructor on the course of the excursion and the respectful approach to dolphins and cetaceans, sail off Nice and the French Riviera in the Pelagos sanctuary. After having sailed a good part of the Côte d'Azur coastline, enjoy a stop at a specially chosen site for a swimming and snorkeling break supervised by the Chango Diving instructor.
Come and live a unique experience in search of dolphins in the Pelagos sanctuary near Nice !
Discover the Lerins Islands, opposite Cannes, during a boat trip and snorkeling from Nice !
Located between the islands of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat, the underwater ecomuseum of the artist Jason DeCaires Taylor is composed of 6 statues of 2 meters representing the faces of inhabitants of Cannes. The first underwater ecomuseum in France, it was inaugurated with the aim of developing a marine life around these statues and creating a snorkeling spot of interest on the French Riviera.
Whether you are with family or friends, snorkeling is an ideal activity to do in the Cannes area. Accompanied by a state certified diving and snorkeling instructor, discover the beauty of the coastal and underwater landscapes of the Lerins Islands, near Cannes, during a half-day sea trip. In the first underwater eco-museum of France of the Lerins Islands, come and observe the rich Mediterranean fauna and flora during a boat trip which can be private.
Come and share a moment of discovery and fun in the turquoise water of the Lerins Islands, facing the famous city of Cannes with Chango Diving !
Discover the beauty of underwater landscapes at sunset during a snorkeling excursion by boat from the port of Nice !
Snorkeling is a fun aquatic activity that is accessible to everyone and allows you to discover the underwater fauna and flora from the surface of the water. With a rich underwater environment, the sites of Cap de Nice or Cap Ferrat are not to be missed !
After a briefing by your state-qualified instructor on the course of the outing, board a semi-rigid boat to go to the most beautiful snorkeling sites on the French Riviera. Equipped with fins, mask and snorkel, explore the underwater world of the Baie des Anges and discover the local fauna and flora in the warm waters of the Mediterranean under the superb colors of the sunset !
Don't wait any longer and come and enjoy a unique moment to share with your family or friends during a snorkeling excursion by boat at sunset from the port of Nice !
At the heart of Provence, the Verdon Gorge (Gorges de Verdon) is Europe's largest canyon and one of France's most impressive natural wonders. With this tour, take in all the regional highlights as you visit the medieval village of Castellane at the foot of the gorge, the pottery-making village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the lake of Sainte Croix, and Provence's famous lavender fields (summer only).
Combine boat trip, snorkeling and tasting of local products during your stay in Nice for an unforgettable moment during the golden hour !
On board a new generation boat, you will be accompanied by a team of professionals in a joyful and good mood. Our partner's guides will be on hand to answer your questions about Nice's emblematic places and to ensure your safety.
Accessible to all from 3 years old, this 2h family sea trip is ideal to discover the French Riviera, the famous Promenade des Anglais, and the Cap de Nice at the most beautiful time of the day : sunset. The French Riviera is known for its exceptional natural landscapes between sea and mountains, turquoise waters and green valleys ! As for the Promenade des Anglais, it is a must, one of the most famous avenues in the world to visit at least once in your life ! Finally, the Cap de Nice, which is located in the Mount Boron massif, is also a must-see in Nice.
From the port of Nice, you will visit the Nice coastline and the Promenade des Anglais by boat, before stopping in a cove of the Cap de Nice to enjoy an aperitif of Nice specialities to the sound of music ! You will then be able to swim while the sun gradually descends towards the horizon… A very enjoyable snorkeling moment that will allow you to melt into the paradisiacal decor of the French Riviera. With family or friends, you won't find a better way to spend a convivial evening in Nice !
So book this activity to discover the Promenade des Anglais differently, swim in its transparent waters and taste its local products at sunset !
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (village) - Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Length: 1.3 km (one) - out in front of the Town Hall of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Parking: Centennial Square or beach Cros deï Pine (port range).
Level easy
Duration: 20 min
From the start, the view opens to the bay of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with its marina, the beach Cros deï Pine and St. Hospice tip on top of which stands the Chapel of the same name. After tip-Fontettes, you see the islands from the tip Rompa Talon.
To the right, on the heights of the cliffs, picturesque villages of La Turbie and Eze village while at a stand, the town of Cap d'Ail is emerging along the coast. The last cape closing the horizon being Italy.
Place "David Niven" was named in memory of the great actor who was until his death a fan of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Possibility to join the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild taking the small road on the left.
The shady path continues to the Bay of ants right with the Greek Villa Kerylos (museum).
A last corner and you have come to the beach in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and the port of ants. To your left is the Hotel Royal Riviera *****, one of the jewels of the hotel in the French Riviera.
N.B. asphalted and without stairs, this walk is accessible to strollers and persons with reduced mobility.
Tower of St. Hospice Pointe Saint-Jean Village> Pointe Saint-Hospice> St. John Village.
Interpretive trail that invites discovery of coastline heritage wealth of Pointe Saint-Hospice "classified site" through 6 observation stations.
After walking along the harbor, past the Hotel Voile d'Or, continue to the Paloma beach that gives access to the path of the sea. Down a few steps and in front of you, here's Cove Scaletta, Beaulieu Eze sea, Cap d'Ail. Mountain, Eze Village and La Turbie.
By continuing to the tip of Saint-Hospice is seen left Monaco, Cap Martin, Italy.
The path winds through seaside rocks corroded by salt and spray, on the left, the open sea. Take on the right, crosses Edmund Davis gives access road to St. Hospice at which we discover the chapel built in the eleventh century, the Virgin bronze (1904) and the Belgian cemetery dating from the War of 1914-1918.
Retrace your steps and take the cross Edmund Davis leading to the sea, turn right and pass the tip of the Colombier, through the pine forest and join the Avenue Claude Vignon. Take left the Avenue Claude Vignon respectively along the cove of dimples then Fosses where the old communal wash house to get to the center of the village by the passage of tanks.
Length: 3 km. Duration: 40 minutes (1 hour with the visit of the Chapel).
Departure: Paloma Beach.
Parking: Place du Centenaire or Garden of Peace.
Level: Easy.
Career path - Lighthouse - Passable Beach town and back
Length: 4.8 km - Start: Career path
Parking: Place du Centenaire Beach Cros or deï Pine (Harbor Beach)
Intermediate - Not recommended for people suffering from vertigo - Good walking shoes
Duration: 2 hours
From the Place du Centenaire, reassemble the shopping street and turn left, Avenue Claude Vignon. 50 meters after the closed bowler begins the path to career so named because an ancient quarry where the stones were extracted that served for the construction of the Port of Monaco (1896-1906).
The road runs along the coast, passing below the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, a Four Seasons Hotel ***** palace and its Olympic pool (old standards 33 meters long), before reaching the lighthouse Malalongue the tip.
At the foot of the lighthouse, discover stunning views of the Cape of Nice and Esterel clear day. Here you are on the western side of the peninsula.
The creeks follow one another to the Passable beach, facing the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer with its citadel dominated by the Fort Mont Alban.
Some steps complete the walk. Turn left to reach the beach Passable, take the stairs to the beach and walk up the path to arrive on Fair Avenue Denis Séméria. Turn right and continue Denis Séméria avenue to reach the village.
Starting from Villefranche-sur-Mer, this full-day tour will take you to iconic towns and locations around Provence. You will discover the unofficial capital of the Côte d'Azur, visit a perfume factory, explore picturesque villages and walk in the footsteps of film stars. Your first stop is in elegant Nice, where you will admire the famous Promenade des Anglais. It runs along the curve of the Bay of the Angels where you will find numerous beaches and luxurious hotels such as the famous Negresco. You will then head to Cannes where you will have an opportunity to walk down the famous Croisette, the promenade that became the emblem of Cannes. Here you will also see the Palace of Festivals with its red carpet, the home of the famous Cannes Fim Festival. Next up is a visit to Grasse, a city of perfume since the 17th century and known today as the "world capital of flowers and perfumes". While here you will go on a guided visit to the iconic Fragonard perfume factory. The tour finishes in Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most beautiful medieval villages on the French Riviera. This town is the cradle of artists, writers, poets (Prévert, Pagnol) and painters (Chagall, Picasso, Matisse). You will be able to walk around to discover the town and its art galleries which will take you back in time.
Experience Villefranche your way with a customizable private tour with Lokafy. During this tour, you can choose your own adventure with the guidance of your Lokafyer, or local guide. They will take you to the city's must-see destinations and off-the-beaten-path local spots as you learn about the culture and lifestyle of the area.
The coastline of Nice is dotted with sandy beaches, sea cliffs, and rocky coves, and the best way to explore is from the water. With this tour, learn how to stand-up paddleboard, then set out on a guided half-day tour with more than two hours of paddleboarding time. Admire the views as you float along the Mediterranean, then stop at a secluded cove to refuel with tasty snacks and local French wines.
See the best of the sweeping Cote d'Azur vistas on your Nice vacation, with this private walk (one-way) from the city to Villefranche-sur-Mer. With a guide, you'll discover coastal trails that offer lingering sea views toward the Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, while learning about the region as you go. Perks include a swim stop, and a picnic of Provencal specialities in front of the sea.
Enjoy a sightseeing tour around the French Riviera and discover some of its most exclusive areas in this private half-day tour around the bay. Upon being picked up from the Nice or Villefrance-sur-Mer port you will first head to visit Cannes, the city of festivals, fireworks and film stars. You will stop at the Film Festival Palace where you can see handprints of the stars, walk around designer shops, sandy beaches and the famous Croisette Boulevard. Your tour continues with a drive along the coast to Golfe-Juan where Napoleon landed in 1815, Juan-Les-Pins, passing by the famous seafront and Pine Grove with trendy boutiques. You will be able to admire the sea view from la Garoupe, you will pass the celebrity villas of Cap d'Antibes and will arrive by the ramparts in Antibes. You will have some free time to discover the Old Town and Billionaire's Quay, home to some of the biggest yachts in the world.
Enjoy panoramic views, discover charming towns and experience the luxurious lifestyle in this private tour which will take you on an exclusive road trip along the Mediterranean coast. Your tour will start in the Nice port or the Villefranche-sur-Mer port upon arriving with your cruise in the morning. You will start with a drive on the cliffhanging roads leading to Monaco and you will make a stop in Eze, a hilltop village which offers breathtaking views of the coast. After visiting the village, you will enjoy a guided tour of a perfumery where you will experience the true essence of Provence. Your next stop will be at the principality of Monaco. Here you will feel the charm of the old town and you might witness the change of the guards at the Prince's Palace. You will discover the majestic cathedral that hosts Grace Kelly's grave and you will be amazed by the outstanding oceanographic museum. Monaco is known for its unique Formula 1 track and going on a lap will help you understand the high precision of a Grand Prix pilot's skills. You will finally spend some time around the legendary square of Monte-Carlo where you will have some time to stroll along luxurious shops, fancy cars, mega-yachts and chic casinos, or simply watch the city go by from the renowed Café de Paris.
This unusual tour of Nice which starts from the Nice or the Villefranche-sur-Mer ports will leave you surprised as you immerse yourself through the city's highlights and learn some of its anecdotes and legends. You will be discovering unmissable sites such as the Greek city and the Roman remains, the promenade des Anglais and the Lympia harbor, as well as old Nice city and the Russian cathedral. You will also get to know the heroes from Nice and the characters that shaped the history and culture of the city such as Jellinek Mercedes, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Queen Victoria.
Experience Monaco at its most atmospheric on this evening tour from Nice. Watch the sunset as you drive along the French Riviera coast, then enjoy a guided tour of Monaco's illuminated landmarks, including the Prince's Palace, the Cathedral, and the Formula One Grand Prix circuit. End the evening with dinner at a seafront restaurant (own expense) or a visit to the famous Monte Carlo Casino.
Don't miss a chance to discover Provence on your French Riviera vacation ; this private Gorges du Verdon day trip makes it possible to see the region in a way that isn't easy for independent travelers without transport or knowledge of where to go. You'll discover sites like Sainte Croix and the historic village of Castellane, while learning about Provence from a local guide.
Explore Nice at your own pace while solving riddles. Use your imagination, observation, logic and team spirit in order to accomplish the tasks. Learn interesting information about the beautiful city of Nice while walking around narrow streets and 10 of the most important attractions. Pause whenever you want and continue later. Discover hidden gems. Snap beautiful photos. Far from crowds and schedules. Start any time you wish ! Everything in your smartphone !
Fall in love with the flavorful French cuisine on this delicious food tour in Nice ! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host. From yummy must-tries like Pastis to unique dishes typical of the city such as Pissaladière ; you're in for a treat, so bring your appetite. This culinary tour in Nice is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you'll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you'll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Promenade des Anglais, Hotel Negresco, and Promenade du Paillon and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other. Want to know what this food tour has in store for you ? Your local foodie has you covered ! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Looking for a vegetarian alternative ? It's possible ! Just let your host know !
This 2-hour drive following a planned initerary will take you through Nice, Villefranche sur Mer and Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. You'll first drive to the Fort du Mont Alban to enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Nice. After that, you'll go through the only sandy beach in the area in Villefranche-sur-Mer and discover a real medieval village and its fortress. You'll then continue along the sea to go around Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a peninsula dotted with billionaires' villas, also famous for the beautiful Villa Ephrussi and its gardens. You'll finally enjoy a breathtaking view of the port of Nice, returning to your departure point, along the Promenade des Anglais, where tourists will welcome you with an amused look. Each 3-wheeled vehicle can accommodate 2 people safely and is equipped with multi-lingual guided GPS audio system. Be sure to have some music and enough battery on your phone to put your own tunes in the car !
This tour will take you to places you might not otherwise see on a visit to Nice. Nice enjoys a rich history, defined in part by the city's setting between sea and hills. The sites included in this tour will give you an overview of this richness, and may fuel a desire to learn more. At the same time, you will enjoy touring the area by bike, the best way to experience Nice and the Côte d'Azur !
Get a rounded view of Nice with this sociable, small-group walking tour of the coastal city. With a local guide, you'll get an insider's perspective on the city as you explore, learning about both the key landmarks and the lesser-seen sights. Highlights of the itinerary include the Cours Saleya flower market, Castle Hill, and a glass of carefully chosen wine to finish on a high note.
Experience Nice's Old Town on a small-group tour with a multilingual guide. Learn some Niçoise history and local secrets as you wander through the narrow, cobbled stone streets and passages. Stop for a traditional snack and visit a flower and produce market near the beach. This tour is ideal for visitors who want local tips and knowledge about Nice's many sights. Your guide can also help you avoid tourist traps with restaurant recommendations.
The new address of Saint John!
The former owners of the voile d'or took their time to open their new Ecrin: a bistro on the ground floor and then a gourmet restaurant on the first floor with a breathtaking view of the port.
Not to be missed!!!
Mediterranean cuisine with fresh fish and homemade food. The Pirate makes you travel between Earth and Sea. Homemade foie gras, truffles but also fresh salads, paella, bouillabaisse and tapas will transport you for a meal to other horizons. Lonely Planet since 2009 and Gault Millaut
The spacious terrace, overlooking the port of Saint John, receives gourmets fond of all dishes made with fresh, quality products. The tradition of the Pasha is saved. The taste of the market, peaches day, shellfish, ensure the satisfaction of increasingly demanding.
Home cooking, specialties zarzuella, aioli, bouillabaisse, octopus, risotto, fish for two, wolf, turbot, bream, lobster and crayfish.
Lunch in the shade of pine and palm trees, embark on a culinary journey around seafood, dive into a sea of Mediterranean flavors or cast off for Italy. For dinner, the chef, lover of the sea and its products, offers gourmet cuisine with southern colors of Italian inspiration.
Focacceria - Salads - Tea room - Glacier - Panini - Piadina. In a relaxed atmosphere, you can enjoy a small morsel or a nice meal home cooked with fresh products. Dial freely your salad with various vegetables, and taste the different flavors of our ice creams.
Italian cuisine, barbecue, seafood, Chianina beef (Italy).
Restaurant Bar Lounge. Specialty: Paradise beef, fries, delicious sauce whose recipe is secret. Option fish also.
Mediterranean cuisine, fish specialties. Only the slate. Seasonal products.
Italian Trattoria, pizza and specialty burgers. Nonna by Gigi is an Italian trattoria offering pizzas and hamburgers, but also delicious Italian specialties, such as grilled meat of Piedmont, pasta and grilled fish. The restaurant enjoys beautiful views over the port open for lunch and dinner.
Quai Virgil Allari
In a cove nestled under pine trees, Paloma Beach is open for lunch and evening of Easter to September to provide you pleasant moments of relaxation. In the evening, valet parking is at your service and that is in peace that you can enjoy the chef's specialties in a magical decor, under the stars… A boat shuttle is available to boaters.
The jasmine grill & lounge
At the pool, overlooking the famous Bay of Ants of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Jasmine Grill & Lounge invites you to travel, the route to India at the Villa Kerylos. The chefs Bruno the Bolch and Alain Parodi offer a culinary odyssey with a completely revamped card. The outdoor kitchen Jasmine Grill & Lounge incorporates a real tandoori oven for original Indian specialties. Fish and meat grilled or on the spit, salads, pastas and burgers complement this international card. Formulas tapas in July and August. New at the map: the buddha bowls. Completely renovated this winter 2018, the interior room of the restaurant becomes a terrace with a new fully retractable roof.
Table of royal
Orchestrated by Chef Bruno Le Bolch and signed Alain Parodi map of Royal Table offers a subtle Mediterranean-inspired gourmet kitchen, close to the product, an inventive and impeccable table. The sweet treats are in turn placed in the care of Pastry Chef Marc Payer. At the helm of the winery Thierry Bastard, passionate sommelier gives pride of place to regional wines. The Royal Table is open every day from October to April for lunch (12.30-14.00) and all year round for dinner.
Cape town bar
Decorated with a beautiful zebra skin, wooden masks and ethnic objects, the bar gives the impression of sitting in the living room of a collector. The cozy atmosphere and friendly incites confidence. Light meals are served throughout the day. The bar opens fully on the terrace overlooking the garden, to enjoy the first fine days the good life of the Riviera.
The bar
As one of the most popular bars in the French Riviera, The Bar is a captivating and sophisticated place, the ideal place to relax with a drink. Comfortably seated under the majestic Murano chandeliers in her lovely library area with a cozy and intimate atmosphere, or on the terrace, why not try the cocktail of the day or choose from a wide selection of legendary whiskeys, pure Malt and Single Malt, as well as rums of exceptional and prestigious liqueurs. Animations are proposed throughout the year as "The After Work": Wine & Tapas and live music rounds off this enchanting atmosphere every night in high season.
Such. : + 33 (0) 4 93 76 50 46
Mail: lebar.capferrat@fourseasons.com
The cap
Cape Town is located in the gardens of the Hotel. In the shadow of Aleppo pines, the terrace offers an exceptional view of the park and flowered with the Mediterranean in the background. Michelin starred chef, Yoric Tièche, it offers classic Provencal revisited to which it brings a contemporary twist to the influence of the nearby Mediterranean. Menus change with the seasons based on the best products selected from local markets and seasoned with herbs and spices from the garden. A musical atmosphere will perfect your summer evenings in this exceptional site. The wine list of the restaurant, with its some 600 references, is simply outstanding.
Such. : + 33 (0) 4 93 76 50 26
Mail: lecap.capferrat@fourseasons.com
The dolphin club
The Dolphin Club restaurant serves a "grill" spirit beach with a selection of dishes designed around local fish and seafood, plus summer salads and grilled meats. So many pleasures to enjoy this magical place that blends into the azure sea. One of the best views of the French Riviera. Do not miss: the summer evenings in July and August!.
Tel: + 33 (0) 4 93 76 50 21
Mail: clubdauphin.capferrat@fourseasons.com
The veranda
At La Veranda, with an intimate feel to both casual and stylish recalling a "Bistro Chic" of the French Riviera, the Head Tièche offers cuisine as influenced by Provence, the Mediterranean Sea and the Riviera's coastline. In your plate: freshness and lightness while balance and appetite for lunch and dinner "Al Fresco" in the shadow of Aleppo pines with unparalleled views of the Mediterranean. A musical atmosphere will perfect your summer evenings in this exceptional site.
Tel: + 33 (0) 4 93 76 50 27
Steps from the lighthouse of Cap-Ferrat, the Club Dolphin is offered to you in a magical park, accessible by funicular and conditioning. In a calm and relaxed atmosphere, you can relax beside the Olympic swimming pool with heated sea water. For those who wish to isolate and spend a day in peace, the Club Dolphin has cabanas located by the sea, with room service available.
No classic Riviera which it is important not to touch. The aura of a legendary film to an address that has also through the years without a wrinkle, like a weathered ship across oceans. A frame, an atmosphere and a boss, Gilbert Vissian, who knows the world around a unifying and Mediterranean cuisine, made pizzas, salads, stuffed sardines Niçoise, ravioli with pesto and pepper fillet.
Step unavoidable Côte d'Azur since 1938.
Chez Germaine, one takes place, as a pampered guest with, in mind, the privilege of succeeding illustrious predecessors. The property is unique. Located only a few meters from the sea, or gently dancing of fishing boats, not far from the most prestigious yachts. Many also come here by sea than by land. In summer, the Bay of Villefranche is dotted with recreational vessels flying all flags and it landed directly in front of "the mother germaine" in joy and the prospect of a good meal.
Is there a more compelling website, more enchanting than the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer? The most beautiful Rade Europe are told! All harmonies seem to be encountered them… and people come from all five continents.
This glacier located in the heart of the marina offers a variety of ice creams, glasses, smoothies and milkshakes, soft drinks, wine, champagne and cocktails and a wide range of coffee.
The art of Neapolitan pizza, registered in the World Heritage by unesco, is expressed in a unique female version. Giovanna offers classic pizzas and more modern variations like Madamepizza, a delight to almost 75 cm, but also salads that will delight any palate. You can also enjoy homemade desserts, appetizers Italian and Socca.
Delivery to the hotel of Japanese specialties: sushi, mais, California Rolls, tartars, tatamis etc.
about 30 to 45 minutes
Delivery to the hotel of pizzas every day at noon and evening - about 30 minutes delay
The tourist office is located at 59, avenue Denis Semeria, near the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, one of the most visited monuments the French Riviera.
It is open from October to April, Monday to Friday from 9h to 17h. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
From May to September, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 18 pm. Saturday from 9 am to 17h. Close on Sunday.
Exhibition – Journey into a Dream
From sunday 05 march to tuesday 04 APRIL 2023
Gallery excellence
Exhibition – Silence, we push! – As part of the Garden Festival
From tuesday 21 march to wednesday 26 APRIL 2023 media library
Côte d'Azur Garden Festival – Surprising Perspectives
Saturday, march 25 to monday, may 1,2023
Theatre on the sea
Plant Decoration Contest – As part of the Garden Festival
Saturday, march 25 to saturday, april 29,2023
At your participating merchants
Celebrations Holy Week and Easter
From sunday 02 to sunday 09 APRIL 2023
Garage sale of the 3 cornices
SUNDAY 02 APRIL 2023
Cros dei pin beach - from 10AM TO 6PM
Orienteering
Wednesday 05 and saturday 22 APRIL 2023
Wooden deck - from 10AM TO 5PM
S.O.S Grand Bleu Conference – The acoustic world of dolphins
Thursday, april 13,2023
Charlie chaplin room at 6:30 P.M.
Jean Mus Lecture
"Mediterranean Gardens through the Capes of the Côte d'Azur"
Friday, april 14,2023
Charlie chaplin room at 6:30 P.M.
Weekend in the garden
Saturday 15 and sunday 16 APRIL 2023
Theatre on the sea
Rotary Club Gala Evening
Friday, april 28,2023
Hotel royal riviera at 19:30
Festival of roses and plants
Saturday 29 and sunday 30 APRIL 2023
Children's Theatre – The New Adventures of Cinderella
Saturday, april 29,2023
Charlie chaplin room at 3:00 PM
Deportation Day
SUNDAY 30 APRIL 2023
Place clemenceau at 11AM
Check-out possible from 00:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Check out is at 11am to allow us to clean the rooms for the next customer.
If you want to stay a little later, thank you to ask at the reception.
Limousine transfer company: saint Jean cap Ferrat - Nice Airport: 75 € (contact us)
Uber or taxi
All aboard
From Italy, aroundout exit n°58 (Monaco - Eze) From Cannes, exit n°50 (Promenade des Anglais)
By train
From Nice City SNCF station, take the TER towards Monaco-Menton, stop: "Beaulieu sur Mer" then take bus n°15 (ex n°81 since 2 September 2019) at the stop "Gare SNCF Beaulieu sur Mer".
By bus
From Nice: bus Lignes d'Azur n°15 direction Port de Saint-Jean, stop: "Promenade des Arts"
From Monaco/Menton: bus Lignes d'Azur and TAM n°100, stop: "Gare SNCF" then transfer by bus with line n°15 direction Saint Jean Cap Ferrat at the same stop.
By plane
Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport then transfer or tram to the port and bus 15
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Certain technical, non-personal information may be collected when you browse the welcome booklet, such as the browser version, operating system, or sections of the website that you view. This information enables us to tailor the presentation to suit your preferences and produce statistics about how the service is used. Data that may serve to identify the user may be shared with the judiciary authority when required by the latter in the interest of national security, the public interest or law enforcement. You have the right to access, modify and delete data about you by logging in to your interface.