Not-to-be-missed villages around Nice

Posted on: Monday, December 2, 2024
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ÈZE, THE PERCHED VILLAGE
 12 kilometers
By car: approx. 25 minutes' drive

 Attractions: old town, Nietzsche trail, Fragonard perfumery 
Arriving in Eze, you feel like you're in another world. This perched village is undoubtedly the most beautiful in the region. Strolling along its cobbled streets, you're swept away by the beauty of the buildings that surround you. It's tempting to stop everywhere, as each corner is different from the last. You can visit theFragonard perfumery. A walk around Nice that you'll love!

 CHATEAU DE BELLET AOC VINEYARDS  
11 kilometers
By car: approx. 20 minutes
By bus: take bus 62 towards Nice, “Chemin de Saquier” stop.
What to see: vineyards and wine tasting 
Château de Bellet, a unique hilltop winery. With its chapel and 10 hectares of surrounding vineyards, it's a magical place and an authentic stroll through Nice. Itinerary: Guided tours of estates and churches, vineyard walks and, of course, wine tasting.

GRASSE
45 kilometers
By car: 50 minutes

By train: approx. 1h10
Must-sees: old town, International Perfumery Museum and other museums
If you're particularly fond of perfumes, this trip to Nice is a must! Located in Grasse, the Musée International de la Parfumerie traces the history of perfume from Antiquity to modern times, and explains the stages in its manufacture. Other interesting museums feature perfume factories.
In Grasse, you'll love strolling through the old town with its steep cobblestone streets, terraces and markets. The historic center is classic Provencal, but we love it.

THE VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD
10 kilometers
By car: 26 minutes

By train: about 10 minutes
Sightseeing: old town, International Perfumery Museum and other museums.

Head to the tip of the peninsula to discover the magnificent Villa Rothschild.
Built in the early 20th century by Baroness Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, it reflects the image of a local mistress with a passion for art, nature and architecture.
It is one of the most visited palaces in Nice. 

CANNES AND SAINTE- MARGUERITE ISLAND 

33 kilometers
By car: 35 minutes

 By train: approx. 25 minutes
What to see: old town, croisette, Palais des Festivals, Île Sainte-Marguerite
Cinephiles, this tour around Nice is made for you! We're talking, of course, about Cannes, home of the festival held there every year since 1946. You can visit the Palais des Festivals, where the ceremony takes place. Right next door, you can stroll along the old port and the Croisette, then head to the beach

Stay at Riviera Collection**** and discover the most beautiful landscapes on the Côte d'Azur 

Are you looking for a hotel to stay in when you're planning a holiday? Come and discover the Riviera Collection **** and enjoy a comfortable stay. This modern 4-star hotel is ideally located near Nice's main squares, the Nice-Ville train station and the Promenade des Anglais. It's the perfect starting point for your outings and activities in Nice and the surrounding area.