A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring the Alpes-Maritimes, between the French Riviera and the Mercantour.
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2 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Nice
Prestige Bed and breakfast
In the hills of Bellet, three rooms and a suite offer thoughtful contemporary décor in a villa with an intimate atmosphere. Private entrances, individual terraces and vineyard views offer a different way to stay in Nice. Enjoy the quiet of the hills before exploring the sea, the city and the villages of the hinterland.
Places to explore Nice · Côte d'Azur · Antibes · Cannes
Pégomas
Charming bed and breakfast
In Pégomas, five spacious, air-conditioned rooms bring new life to an 18th-century mill in a green valley. Bright rooms open onto the garden or river, in a house with a friendly welcome. Between Grasse, Cannes and mimosa-covered landscapes, explore the Côte d’Azur while staying in peaceful surroundings.
Places to explore Grasse · Cannes · Côte d'Azur · Antibes
Villages, landscapes and walks
In Alpes-Maritimes, the coast soon gives way to hills and then Alpine valleys. Distances on the map may seem short, but the terrain makes journeys longer. When choosing a B&B or holiday cottage, locate your main interests: coastal towns, hinterland villages or mountain hikes.
From Cannes to Menton, the Côte d’Azur can be explored through harbours, beaches, gardens and museums. In Cannes, La Croisette and Le Suquet can be visited on foot; the Lérins Islands offer a boat excursion. In Antibes, the old town, ramparts and Picasso Museum let you alternate walks and visits.
In Nice, the old town, Promenade des Anglais and museums can fill several days. Further east, Villefranche-sur-Mer can be explored around its bay, Èze through its hilltop village, and Menton through its old town and gardens. Grouping visits by area avoids repeated journeys along the coast.
Around Grasse, perfume factories and hillside roads lead towards inland villages. Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Vence and Tourrettes-sur-Loup offer lanes, galleries and places devoted to art. Allow separate days for these stops rather than combining them with seaside visits.
Further north, the Tinée, Vésubie and Roya valleys lead towards the Mercantour mountains. Saint-Martin-Vésubie and Tende offer village visits in these valleys, while paths lead into high-altitude scenery. For walking or driving along mountain roads, allow time in the area rather than repeated excursions from the coast.
Trains make travel between coastal towns easier. For hilltop villages and valleys, check connections, bus frequency and the last return service. Accommodation close to transport helps limit car use.
No. Snow can remain at higher elevations when the coast is already mild. Check trail conditions and local information before setting out: a valley walk does not need the same preparation as a hike to high mountain lakes.
