It has always been one of life’s great pleasures to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais where grand hotels like the Negresco gaze out over the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. This charming old town is a delight with its lively restaurants, interesting shops and enormous open-air market. The fabulous Chagall Museum is not to be missed, neither are the Contemporary Art Museum or the Musée Matisee, high in the hills above the city.
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Located a short walk from the main square where the locals indulge their passion for boules, this historic residence forms part of the stone walls of the village and dates from the 13th century.
This elegant hotel stands at the entrance to Saint- Jean-Cap-Ferrat and has been a favourite for the affluent since its opening in 1904. It was renovated in a fresh Mediterranean style including Art Deco touches throughout the 78 rooms in the main building and the further 14 rooms in the Orangerie which is located in the delightful gardens.
Perched against the rocks in the village of Eze, 400 metres above sea level, the Château de la Chèvre d’Or has the most spectacular views imaginable. There are 43 bedrooms which are scattered throughout the village and terraced gardens which are filled with flowers and offer countless spots to relax.
The Hotel Welcome has been owned and run by the Galbois family since 1943, but was popular in the 1920s with artists and writers including Jean Cocteau, who left several sketches which are on display today. The wine bar with its waterfront terrace has been a popular meeting place for many years.
This superb Relais & Châteaux hotel is located in the hills outside Vence and with spectacular views towards the Mediterranean. This was once the former residence of the Knights Templar and is renowned as one of the most historical addresses in southern France.
This impressive building with its striking façade and Art Deco columns has dominated the Promenade des Anglais since 1929 and is now a stylish, contemporary hotel offering exceptional service.
Formerly a private house dating back to the Belle Époque, the Villa Rivoli is located in the heart of the historical Old Town, a short walk from the Promenade des Anglais and Place Masséna.
Located a short walk from the Flower Market and Nice’s old town, close to
the port, La Pérouse stands in a secluded position one block back from the
waterfront and nestling into the rock face above (a lift connects the street
level reception with the hotel).
The Negresco is universally recognised as one of France’s most famous hotels and was built in 1913 by Henri Negresco. The building is recognised as a National Historic Monument and stands on the Promenade des Anglais overlooking the beautiful Baie des Anges.
French artists began to discover the attractions of the Côte d’Azur and the iridescent quality of the region’s dazzling light towards the end of the 19th century. Monet was the first artist to be lured to the Riviera, arriving there in 1885.
The Côte d'Azur has attracted artists since the 19th century, and the unique microclimate and glowing light which brought Monet, Matisse, Chagall and Picasso to the Riviera makes this the perfect destination for an elegant Christmas escape.
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