Staying in style on France’s Mediterranean coast doesn’t have to mean an expensive hotel. Nicola Iseard from The Guardian picks two beach pads in the south of France that don’t cost the earth. Port Rive Gauche, Marseillan, Languedoc Ooh la la! J’aime ces appartements! New last year, these 12 gorgeous 2-bedroom apartments, each sleeping up … Read more
Here’s a selection of our favourite places to stay in and around Nice. Some can be classed as hostels, others are boutique budget hotels, but all the hotels on the list have been hand picked, offer great value and are Côte d’Azur gems in their own right. Nice Garden Hotel A little oasis in the … Read more
Côte d’Azur mountain bike ride through the Esterel coastal mountains from Auribeau-sur-Siagne Route Overview Scenic mountain bike ride round the Peygros mountain on good trails with alternating vistas over the mediterranean sea and the foothills of the alps. This cycle route is suitable for all abilities, but the alternative singletrack route will delight more enthusiastic … Read more
Tour of Les Mimosas (from Pégomas) Mountain Bike Trail Route Overview Just 16 km from Cannes in the Côte d’Azur, and a short ride into the hills and you’ll be overlooking fields of yellow mimosa plants. The best time to ride this loop is in the winter to enjoy the mimosa in full bloom. If … Read more