With over 300 days of sunshine a year, its own, distinct gastronomy, a stunning beach promenade facing a vast choice of hotels, Nice is a stunning combination of old (Vieux Nice) and new. The old city is particularly special, narrow, streets, boutique shops and restaurants form an enchanting yet relaxing combination. Sitting out, on one of its many terraces for a breakfast croissant in the sunshine is our recommended start to the day. Afterwards you may choose to either peruse the unique markets, drive to one of the near by mountainous villages or simply relax on the beach and enjoy the scenic views.

It takes a bit of thought to get the best from the Nice beaches both public and private. The biggest hurdle to overcome is the pebbles.

At approximately equal intervals along this coastline there are about 15 private beaches separated by the public beaches. You are allowed to walk along the length of the bay including the private beaches if you remain close to the sea.

Choose between 15 private beaches, all attractive and comfortable, and the well-kept public beaches, wide open and free for all. The water is checked regularly and evaluated as ‘good’ according to European standards. 15 private beaches (open April October) all proposing beach mattresses, parasols, changing cabins, showers.

If you are looking for a sandy beach – probably the finest Cote d’Azur has to offer – then Antibes, Juan les Pins and our favourite Villefranche sur Mer.
Villefranche sur Mer is one of the best undiscovered French beaches, just a few minutes away from Nice, this sandy beach is quieter and less jam-packed with tourists than its more high-profile neighbor. There is only a handful of cafes and shops here, but sunbathing is much more pleasant. Beautiful mansions loom overhead, and there is a delightful market here. You can always hop the train and be in Nice (for shopping and so on) in five minutes.

Chef Axel Wagner – formerly Executive Chef at Georges Blanc three-star Michelin restaurant in Vonnas – constantly refines and develops a new menu for every month, fresh with the finest produce of the season.

Located amid the enchanting environs of Château Eza, in the thousand-year-old medieval village of Eza more than 427 metres above the Mediterranean Sea, dine upon gourmet fare against the panoramic vistas of the Cote D’zure.

Château Eza
Rue de la Pise
06360 Eze Village
France

Tél: +33 493411224

7 Rue Saint François de Paul, Nice
www.maison-auer.com

The International Museum of Naive Art(Le Musée International d’Art Naïf Anatole) is housed at Château Sainte Hélène, the former summer residence of perfumer François Coty. It was inaugurated in 1982, thanks to the donation of prestigious Anatole and Renée Jakovsky, convened today a unique view of the world in the history of the eighteenth naive painting to the present day.
The Château Saint Helena, surrounded by a large park with the rarest species. Here is an intimate and familiar to host a spontaneous art, which emphasizes individual inner vision of the painter, inviting the visitor to an imaginary journey.
Paintings, sculptures, drawings, posters, trace the evolution of this art through works of the most famous painters: Bauchant, Bombois, Vivin, Séraphine, Rimbert, Lefranc, Rabuzin, Ivan and Josip Généralic, Lackovic, Grandma Moses, O ‘Brady, Haddelsey, Ligabue, Vivancos, ….
A deposit of the National Museum of Modern Art, Centre Georges Pompidou enrich this collection with works by Bombois, Bauchant, Vivin, Séraphine, Bimbert ..

The most important event on the French Riviera, for its 124th edition will be «King of Bats, Cats, Rats and other legendary creatures”, from 16th February to 2nd March 2008.

The French version of the theme «Roi des Ratapignatas, Raminagrobis et autres ramassis de Rats masqués» uses an alliteration of “ra” to announce the Chinese year of the Rat, presenting strong symbols of Nice’s identity and population and the strength of power through a modern and outrageous fantasy.

* Ratapignata: A bat in the compendium of Nice’s legendary creatures.

In the very heart of Nice, a few steps from Place Masséna and the famous Galeries Lafayette of Paris, Hôtel Lafayette, ” small & friendly ” is situated in an optimal position to fully enjoy your stay on the Côte d’Azur.

The hotel has airconditioning throughout.
All the rooms have private bathroom with wc and shower or bath, cable TV, telephone, safe, hair-dryer.

Continental breakfast with tea/coffee/chocolate, yoghurt, orange juice, cheese, jam, butter, croissant and different types of bread is served in the saloon at the first floor

Standard double room
With one big bed or two single beds.
Max occupancy 2 persons

Spacious double room
With single beds and/or big beds.
Max occupancy 4 persons
Room disposed by 3 persons : 1 single bed and 1 big bed
Room disposed by 4 persons : 2 big beds

Chantecler
This one of the bests restaurants in Nice, with a 16th century paintings decoration, the chef is the famous Bruno Turbot.
Hotel Negresco, 37 Promenade des Anglais
Tel: (04) 93 16 64 00.
http://www.hotel-negresco-nice.com

Au Petit Gari
With a 20th century decoration this restaurant offers a friendly atmosphere to its clients, dishes served here are for example: gratin of scallops and shrimp served on a bed of braised leeks, a terrine of rabbit with prunes and an old-fashioned magret of duck.
2, Place Garibaldi, 06300 Nice
Tel : +(33) 4 93 26 89 09

La Petite Maison
This restaurant is in the center of the city, near the Opera, the room has a French decoration and also has a terrace to enjoy in the sumer. You will taste the Nice’s traditional dishes, fish, seafood, meats, pastes and desserts.
11 rue St Francois de Paule
Tel: (04) 93 92 59 59.
http://www.lapetitemaison-nice.com

Le Tire Bouchon
With an old-fashioned decoration this restaurant is the favorite place of many local residents and also visitors in Nice, has two very elegant dining rooms and the menu conserves the ancient Nice cuisine.
62, rue des Entrepreneurs / 75015 Paris
Tel. 01 40 59 09 27

Le Safari
This restaurant has a special decoration and the atmosphere is very relaxed, many clients prefer the terrace near the Marché aux Fleurs, the prices are good and the food is delicious, some of them are: Salade d’artichauts crus et parmesan, salad of chopped fresh artichokes with olive oil and lemon, Grilled sweet peppers, anchovies and olive oil and pizzas.
1, cours saleya 06 000 NICE
Tel. 04 93 80 18 44
http://www.restaurantsafari.com/

Wayne’s Bar
Wayne’s has become world famous as a cultural melting pot where people from around the world can get together for the sole purpose of having fun.
15 r. de la Préfecture, Tel. +33 (0)493 134699
http://www.waynes.fr/

Le Relais
In the Hôtel Negresco, 37 promenade des Anglais
Tel. 04-93-16-64-00

Scarlett O’Hara Irish Pub
At the corner of rue Rosetti and rue Droite
Tel. 04-93-80-43-22

Chez Wayne
15 rue de la Préfecture
Tel. 04-93-13-46-99

William’s Pub
4 rue Centrale
Tel. 04-93-62-99-63