A stay in Nice to discover the hinterland
A break between sea and mountains
The hinterland of Nice is unique not only in France, but also in Europe. Europe's highest coastal village, for example, rises to an altitude of 780 meters. The combination of sea, mountains, Provencal culture and international renown make this region a real treasure. The team at Le Royal, your hotel in Nice, has selected just a few of the gems for a truly exceptional getaway.
L’arrière-pays niçois est un endroit unique en France mais aussi en Europe. Le plus haut village littoral d’Europe y culmine par exemple à 780 mètres d’altitude. Le mariage qui s’y opère entre la mer, la montagne, la culture provençale et la renommée internationale font de cette région un véritable trésor. L’équipe du Royal, votre hôtel à Nice, vous en a sélectionné quelques perles pour une évasion hors du commun.
Enter into communion with nature
During your stay in Nice, head for the Parc du Mercantour, between Nice's high and mid-range mountains. Get up close to the animals for an unforgettable experience with the wolves of the famous Parc Alpha. Less well known but just as stunning, the Monts d'Azur biological reserve will win you over with its European bison, wild horses, deer and many other animals for a unique European safari. The icing on the cake is that both parks are open all year round.
The caves of Saint-Cézaire
40 meters underground, on a trail designed for the whole family, discover the Saint-Cézaire caves in Grasse. A captivating visit featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites, as well as underground lakes. You can explore vast ornate chambers and discover prehistoric fossils.
Culture and traditions
From your hotel in Nice, you'll have easy access to unusual places characteristic of a tradition or local know-how proudly maintained.
Discover our favorite visits:
- A unique site in France, the Biot glassworks offers guided tours of its workshops, where you can watch the glassblowers working the molten material.
- La Bastide aux Violettes, in Tourrettes sur Loup, offers a floral tour of its private collection. Much more than just a museum, this space is a genuine place for authentic exchanges on the traditions of yesteryear and the cultivation of aromatic plants.
- Last but not least, the Fragonard laboratory/museum offers a guided tour of the factory, as well as an on-site boutique where you can buy originals and even new perfumes.
Our favorite excursions
Fauna and flora in the Mercantour, hilltop villages... Here are a few excursions not to be missed from your hotel in Nice:
- The Pont de la Cerise, a 20-minute walk from the village of Gilette, features creeks and pools in the turquoise waters of the Esteron. An ideal spot for a picnic.
- The more adventurous will head for the Mercantour National Park for beautiful walks in the majestic Vallée des Merveilles.
- Dreamers, meanwhile, can take to the Route des Peintres by bike. Departing from La-Colle-sur-Loup, this loop passes through the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, known as a place of residence for many artists.
