Bed and breakfasts in Alpes-Maritimes, between the Côte d’Azur and Mercantour
Alpes-Maritimes: Riviera, hinterland and high valleys
The Mediterranean at the foot of the Alps
In the Alpes-Maritimes, the Mediterranean and the mountains stand unusually close together. The Côte d'Azur coastline links towns and ports from Cannes to Menton, while the hinterland quickly rises towards Alpine valleys and the landscapes of the Mercantour.
Nice, Cannes, Menton and the Riviera
From Cannes to Nice, from Antibes to Menton, the Riviera brings together promenades, markets, museums, gardens, festivals and seaside resorts. A stay here is urban, coastal and cultural, shaped by the distinctive light that helped define the image of the Côte d'Azur.
Hilltop villages and Mercantour valleys
Inland, the department changes character quickly. Hilltop villages, the Tinée and Vésubie valleys, then the Mercantour National Park open onto a more Alpine Provence, cooler and more mineral, well suited to walking and quieter stays.
A destination for every season
The Alpes-Maritimes also follow the rhythm of events and seasons: the Cannes Film Festival, Nice Carnival, the Menton Lemon Festival, and mountain resorts such as Auron and Isola 2000. A single stay can combine the coast, inland villages and mountain roads.
Bed and breakfasts in Alpes-Maritimes
Here is a selection of guest houses, gites and charming places to stay in Alpes-Maritimes, between the French Riviera and the Mercantour, with direct access to each owner’s website.
Prestige Bed and breakfast
Villa Kilauea
A large contemporary villa on the heights of Nice, with three superb guest rooms and a suite. Breathtaking views over Nice, the perched villages of the hinterland and the French Riviera, infinity pool, garden.
Prestige bed and breakfast
Domaine de la Xavolière
Four superb guest rooms in a renovated and eco-responsible Provençal farmhouse in the middle of nature in a wooded property of 10 hectares near Grasse, on the heights of the Cannes hinterland. Swimming pool, park, panorama, electric bikes.
Charming bed and breakfast
Les Chambres de mon Moulin
Five charming guest rooms in an old oil mill dating from the 18th century, completely renovated, a haven of calm and relaxation nestled in a green and narrow valley, in Pégomas, near the Bay of Cannes. Swimming pool.
Planning your stay in Alpes-Maritimes
When should you stay in Alpes-Maritimes?
Summer is very lively on the Côte d’Azur, with beaches, ports, festivals, markets and evenings from Nice to Menton.
Spring and autumn bring a softer atmosphere for the coast, hilltop villages and the Mercantour, while winter remains interesting thanks to events and mountain resorts.
Where should you choose a bed and breakfast in Alpes-Maritimes?
The coast around Nice, Cannes, Antibes and Menton suits sea and city stays. The hinterland reveals hilltop villages and Alpine valleys.
Around the Tinée, Vésubie and Mercantour, a guest house gives access to hiking, mountain landscapes and resorts such as Auron and Isola 2000.
What can you do in Alpes-Maritimes during a Provence stay?
The department combines Riviera coastline, urban heritage, inland villages and high mountains.
- Visit Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Menton and Monaco
- Explore the Côte d’Azur and its ports
- Discover hilltop villages in the hinterland
- Plan hikes in the Mercantour, Tinée or Vésubie
- Enjoy events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Nice Carnival or Menton Lemon Festival


