Côte d'Azur
Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon, Peillon. Less than an hour from Nice, medieval villages clinging to the rock offer another face of the Riviera, far from the coastal crowds.
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From January to March, the Riviera turns golden. The Mimosa Route links Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse over 130 kilometres of dazzling bloom. The best-kept secret of the Riviera winter.
Castle Hill, a rooftop facing the sea, the pier at dusk. Our best spots to experience the Niçois golden hour, when the sky catches fire over the Mediterranean.
Phoenix Park, family beaches, tourist train, fun museums. Nice is a surprisingly family-friendly city. Our guide for a successful holiday with children.
Cours Saleya, Libération, Mont Boron, La Plaine. Each Nice neighbourhood has its market and character. A guide to the stalls where Niçois really shop, far from tourist traps.
Forty minutes from Nice, Grasse has shaped the world's perfumes since the 17th century. Visiting historic houses, creation workshops and flower fields. A dive into a UNESCO-listed craft.
Ten minutes from Nice, Villefranche lines its colourful facades along a harbour of crystalline waters. Sandy beach, medieval old town and citadel. The perfect half-day escape.
Modern tram, 1.70 euro bus, self-service bikes and an airport 20 minutes from the centre. Nice is an easy city to navigate without a car. Everything you need to know to get around smartly.
The largest Provençal market on the coast, the Picasso museum facing the sea, the sandy beaches of Juan-les-Pins. Twenty-five minutes from Nice, Antibes blends heritage, art and gentle living.
A twelve-hectare green corridor in the heart of the city, where a river once flowed. Water games, themed gardens and a giant water mirror. The favourite gathering place of the Niçois.
The 13th-century Rue Obscure, the baroque chapel 90% of tourists miss, the Côte d'Azur's finest ice cream and the hidden addresses only Niçois truly know.
The best private beaches on the Promenade des Anglais: which to choose, how much it costs, when to go. Sun loungers, parasols, beach restaurants and cocktails facing the Mediterranean.
Monaco in 22 minutes by train from Nice for €3.90. Monte-Carlo Casino, the Rock, Oceanographic Museum, Port Hercule — the complete guide to organising a perfect day in the Principality.