The French Riviera is a beautiful section of the Mediterranean coast of France. It is home to glamorous yachts, beautiful beaches and dozens of picturesque coastal villages and towns. Known to the French as the Cote d’Azur, the French Riviera came into its own in the late 18th century and established itself as the popular holiday resort it is today. Holiday lets in Nice offers so much more flexibility and opportunity to sample the best of what the French Riviera has to offer.
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The things you can do on the French Riviera
One of the biggest advantages of a holiday in the French Riviera is the guarantee of good weather. The location of the Riviera, along the Mediterranean coastline, promises an early spring and long, hot summer with warm nights. This means that it is the perfect weather for dining and spending plenty of time enjoying the weather.
Nice is one of France’s largest cities and has the sights and restaurants to match. Try strolling along the Promenade des Anglais on a summer evening or explore the narrow streets of the stunning historic areas. The seven kilometres of Nice’s famous beach are an obvious attraction, but you could spend plenty of time visiting tiny restaurants that are in Nice’s famous streets and sampling the wonders of French cuisine. Nice also boasts fantastic shopping, ranging from traditional, local goods to the finest designer brands in Europe.
Outside of Nice, there are countless other seaside towns to visit or the possibility of an extravagant trip to the wealth of Monte Carlo (Monaco) and its casinos. Cannes, the home of the famous annual Cannes Film Festival, is another popular place to visit. A longer day trip from Nice will take you right to the fringes of the Alps, where you can go mountain biking or walking or just enjoy the spectacular scenery.
The possibilities when visiting the French Riviera are endless and it is easy to see why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe.
Why a holiday rental is better than a hotel room in Nice and the French Riviera?
Having your own kitchen means you can try cooking your own delicious Mediterranean cuisine and take advantage of buying the freshest ingredients and seafood from a typical local French market. Holiday rentals in Nice are also more likely to offer amenities, such as a washing machine.
You may want to spend a few weeks basking in the relaxation and warmth of the French Riviera and holiday rentals are the perfect solution for this. You have your own space over a long period but also have a base from which to explore the beauty of the local region. France has a cheap and reliable rail system which makes travel simple, or you could hire a car.
Holiday lettings Nice also are often cheaper. The French Riviera can be expensive during peak season, but a holiday rental will give you more space to stretch out, and at a lower price. You may have access to a balcony with an amazing sea view that you would not be able to get at a hotel for a comparable price, and where you can spend the morning with freshly baked croissants and coffee.