Villas in Nice

Nice is home to several villas which make for a perfect location for you to enjoy the city and its fabulous surroundings. Find small and cozy villas in areas like Lantern or the surroundings of the Bay of Angels so you can enjoy a unique location that will easily allow you to get to any part of the city. The best villas with great amenities and luxury amenities can be found in the area of La Trinitè, which will allow you to enjoy private and more secluded properties in exclusive settings. Find the villa tailored to your needs and enjoy a fantastic time in the French Riviera.

If you are travelling with family or friends and you are looking for a fantastic villa for a weekend getaway or several days, you will also find a wide array to choose from in Nice. Some of them are located in the historic centre and close to the Orthodox Cathedral, but most villas are in the outskirts of Nice, in residential areas and in the midst of nature. The latter especially in the area of Gattières and Carros. But those of the Apredmont part are also great and they offer wonderful views of the sea. Most villas in Nice have a terrace and a swimming pool, which makes them ideal for the months of July and August, but if you come during the winter season, you can also enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. Do you want your villa to have a sauna and jacuzzi? That is also possible! Come and book yours now!

The intense azure of the Mediterranean will force you to take more than one bath while you are enjoying Nice. Of course, you should know what are the best places to do so. Opèra Beach, Voilier or Sporting are very popular places. However, if you want something quieter spots, western beaches are your best options to enjoy the sun and the sea, such as Carras beach or Castel. In addition, you should know that Nice has a beautiful promenade known as the Promenade des Anglais, which is about 3 miles long and surrounds the entire bay and it is ideal for a pleasant walk at sunset, as many locals do. And if you are a great skating fan, you can rent some at the Roller Station and go along on wheels while enjoying the sea.

Nice has a privileged location within the Cote d'Azur and makes it the perfect base to explore the most interesting and beautiful seaside towns and the charming medieval inland villages. Whether you bring your own car or if you decide to rent one, you will have Cannes, Antibes, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Menton, Monaco and Grasse within an hour. In addition, natural landscapes are as beautiful as the Regional Natural Park of Préalpes d'Azur. Discover the Cote d’Azur at your own pace and enjoy an unforgettable time.

Cafes are establishments that became fashionable during the 19th century and Nice still has unique places where to enjoy a nice coffee. Admire the decorations of antique cafes like The Turin Coffee or the Trappa, in running since 1886, and enjoy an afternoon sipping the liquid black gold.

Nice means a lot to French cuisine and there are some recipes you must try before you leave. Have a salad Niçoise as a starter paired with some Bandol’s rosé wines or white wines from Bellet. The delicious Ratatouille is a classic of the French cuisine and Nice produces the freshest tomatoes, aubergines and courgettes to give this dish a unique Provençal touch. A Daube Niçoise with braised beef will delight all meat lovers. Take some onion tart as a side and fougasse bread to have a complete and unique Nice meal.

History has made Nice a very interesting city with a great past and some urban spaces that you should visit if you want to make the most of your villa. The Promenade des Anglais, the fort of Mount Alban or the monument known as the Croix de Marbre are, unquestionably, places that should be part of any trip that you want to discover Nice. In addition, the oldest area of Nice is full of palaces, mansions and castles that will take you back in time. Wander the streets of the old part of town and discover the beauty of Bellet Castle, Lascaris Palace or Massèna.

The Vieille Ville is home to the famous Cours Saleya Market. A beautiful display of colourful flowers and fresh produce from Tuesdays to Sundays that runs from early morning until 5:30 pm. Browse the stalls and buy some delicacies made on site like socca, the delicious chickpea bread. Taste some cheese and the best bread. Delight your sight with the most beautiful flowers from the Provence and Alpes-Maritimes. If you want to avoid the crowds, early morning is the best time to walk around the market.

Looking for a byword of luxury and money? Cap-Ferrat is the answer! A short 20 minute drive heading east, you will be dazzled by this stunning site in the Riviera, along the Boulevard Napoleon III, oozing luxury in every corner. Admire the impressive turn-of-the-century mansions as you drive or walk along it. The coastal path borders the rugged coastline and leads you to small coves and beaches and fantastic photography spots to capture the beauty of the sun on the water, the coastline and the Massif de l’Esterel.

Halfway between Nice and Cap-Ferrat there is Mont Boron dotted with pine, carob and olive groves. Walk to the top and get amazing views of Nice on the southwest side and Cap-Ferrat on the other side. Walk along the ridge to the Fort du Mont Alban and admire this mid-16th century bastion. In the summer you can visit the interior as it is open to visitors.

Nice was a very important tourist centre for the Russian nobility of the 19th century. Thus, you should not be surprised if you find a Russian-style church in the centre of Nice. On the contrary, enter and enjoy one of the few buildings of this type that exist in western Europe and considered as a national monument of France, but under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Patriarchate.