Azure Opulence
Description:
From designer yachts bobbing in the harbor to sumptuous cuisine, Nice makes a perfect base to indulge in decadence. Let the gentle sound of the surf lull you down elegant cobbled streets, past baroque architecture and charming brasseries. Head outside of town to enjoy exquisite cuisine on hill-perched terraces. Promenade through the one of the world's wealthiest principalities. And soak in the best Nice luxury of them all: the incredible Cote d'Azur setting.
Author: Lauren Q
Day 1 - Nice
Spend your first day exploring the elegant offerings in the town of Nice. Make Hotel Negresco your central and splendid home base; one of Nice's finest hotels, it touts decadent decor and a staff prepared to pamper. Take a leisurely promenade down Avenue Jean-Medecin and soak in the charming Riviera ambiance, stopping in one of the uncountable cafes for lunch. When your ready to rest your feet, take a horse-drawn carriage tour through the rest of town. Don't be late for your reservations of deservedly popular L'Univers de Christian Plumail, or to the evening show at lavish Opera de Nice.
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Hôtel Négresco
Location:
view in google maps37 Promenade Des Anglais
06000 Nice, FR
Phone:
+33 4 9316 64002
Avenue Jean-Médecin
Location:
view in google mapsAvenue Jean-Médecin
06000 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 8 9270 7407(Tourist Information)3
Parcours en Calèche
Location:
view in google mapsPromenade des Anglais
6000 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 (0)4 9392 8282 (Tourist Information)4
L'Univers de Christian Plumail
Location:
view in google maps54 Boulevard Jean-Jaurès
06300 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9362 32225
Opéra de Nice
Location:
view in google maps4 & 6 Rue Saint-François de Paule
06300 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9217 4000Day 2 - Nice
Today you'll spend some time along the harbor before hitting the hills surrounding Nice for stunning sea views and more luxury living. Start at Palais Lascaris for a taste of Baroque opulence before lunching at one of the most classically Nice cafes, Cafe de Turin. Next you'll indulge your inner wine lover at Chateau de Bellet. Take a detour to Jardin d'Eden for incredible, art-inspiring views before heading to Chez Simon for down-to-earth, hill-perched dining.
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Palais Lascaris
Location:
view in google maps15 rue Droite
06300 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9362 72402
Château de Bellet
Location:
view in google mapsQuartier Saint-Roman-de-Bellet
6200 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9337 81573
Jardin d'Eden
Location:
view in google mapsPromenade des Arts
06364 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9713 42014
Chez Simon
Location:
view in google maps275,St-Antoine-de-Ginestiere
06200 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 93 86 51 625
Café de Turin (Le)
Location:
view in google maps5 Place Garibaldi
06300 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 93 62 29 52Day 3 - Nice
Microscopic Monaco has a reputation for luxury that far exceeds its small size--but that it can certainly live up to. You'll make your leisurely way over, first stopping in for some indulgence at Maria Galland Spa. Walk off your massage along the sea at Sentier de Cap a'Ail, then spend the afternoon and early evening exploring the lavish land of Monaco. Dine in the nearby village of Falicon at Parcours Live Restaurant.
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Maria Galland Spa
Location:
view in google maps5, Boulevard du Général Leclerc
La Reserve de Beaulieu
06310 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9301 0001 (Reservations)2
Sentier de Cap d'Ail
Location:
view in google mapsSentier du Littoral
06320 Nice,
Phone:
+33 4 9378 0233(Tourist Information)Day 4 - Nice
Today you'll take a luxuriant private tour. If you didn't get enough of Monaco yesterday, revisit it, along with some medieval villages and sweeping views. For something different, opt for the St-Tropez day tour, which includes a sail across the bay. For your final dinner, go all out at Nice's most well-regarded restaurant, Le Chanetecler.
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St Tropez Small Group Day Trip
Location:
Nice, France2
Monaco, Monte Carlo and Eze Private Tour
Location:
Nice, France3
Chantecler (Le)
Location:
view in google maps37 Promenade des Anglais
(Hôtel Négresco)
6000 Nice, France
Phone:
+33 4 9316 6400