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The Côte d’Azur with Nice

Quiet side of the French Riviera
 
Combine walking and sightseeing for a leisurely discovery of the Côte d'Azur, finishing in elegant Nice. Your luggage is transported from one 4-star hotel to the next, as you explore self-guided, with plenty of time to appreciate the art, gardens and easy coastal paths.
The Côte d’Azur with Nice. 8 nights
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A walking holiday along the Côte d’Azur to Nice

Renowned for its exceptional quality of light – inspiring artists, writers and countless others – the French Riviera remains a magnet for lovers of art, culture and, of course, natural beauty. The luminous coastline, year-round sunshine and fabulously scenic paths also make this a dream destination for walkers – especially those who prefer trails that are as gentle on the legs as the far-reaching sea views are on the eyes.
Your holiday begins in the charming coastal town of Menton, where there are ochre and honey-coloured houses, lovely botanical gardens and signature Russian Orthodox and Baroque churches to explore. Villefranche makes an equally picturesque second base, with its Romanesque chapel, wonderful coastal paths and popular beach. From here, it's just a leisurely stroll along the unspoiled coastline to the beautiful and Italianate city of Nice, a showcase for the Baroque and Belle Époque. Art lovers will be rewarded by visits to the museums of Marc Chagall and Matisse, both situated just above Nice and easily reached on foot or by bus, while the elegant streets of the city itself are home to a sumptuous cathedral and Opera house, countless museums and galleries, and daily flower, fruit and vegetable markets offering local crafts and gourmet specialities.
 

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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.

Pay locally for public transport to and from walks.

We have not provided elevation profiles for any of the routes on this holiday because it is largely on the flat.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 11 11 13 16 19 22 26 26 23 19 14 12
    mm 77 79 74 66 61 46 22 43 65 104 101 78
  • Arrival in Menton
    Night 1: at Hotel Prince de Galles (the first of three nights here).
    As your first night’s accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking. Pay locally for public transport to and from walks.
  • Menton town trail
    We suggest you start by following our town trail, during which you can stop for lunch at one of several shady squares. First, pause to admire pretty gardens, an art museum and a Russian church close to your hotel before continuing into Menton itself where you will find the picturesque squares of the 'pre-Vieille Ville', colourful markets and the striking Jean Cocteau museum. Then ascend through Vieux Menton (the old town) itself, perhaps visiting the Baroque churches that dominate the skyline, before winding through narrow streets to an atmospheric, hill-top cemetery. Here there is a faded Russian Orthodox mausoleum and the graves of various well-known British former residents (William Webb Ellis, the ‘inventor’ of rugby, is one such occupant). From here, descend via botanical gardens to reach a second Jean Cocteau museum, housed in the bastion and former custom house, before taking time to explore Menton’s many shops and to stroll along its pleasant, sea-front promenade.
    Botanical gardens, Menton
  • Choice of walks from Menton: 7.5km to 10.5km

    Circular walk via Cap Martin: 10.5km, 3.5hrs; return by train: 7.5km, 2.5hrs
    Follow the scenic coastal path around Cap Martin to the beaches of Pointe de Cabbé. Either return across the headland, or take the Cap Moderne guided tour (allow 3hrs) of the Modernist architecture of Cabbé, including Le Corbusier's cabane, and return by train.

    To Monaco & Cap d'Ail: 8km, 3hrs
    Board a train to Monaco to follow our trail through the old town (avoiding all casinos!) before passing marinas and Princess Grace's Rose Garden to reach scenic Cap d’Ail. You can visit the fascinating local museum at the lovely Belle Époque Villa Les Camélias and also the beach of Mala, hidden beneath cliffs, before catching the train back to your hotel. (You could save this walk for Days 4-5 during your stay in Villefranche – see below – as it can be done from either hotel.)
    Cap d'Ail
  • Beaulieu to Villefranche-sur-Mer: 10km, 3.5hrs; shorter option: 7km, 2.5hrs
    Leaving Menton behind, catch a train west to Beaulieu, where you join a footpath to circuit the small cape of St-Jean with its wild coastline. Stop at the port or village of St-Jean for a sophisticated lunch, or make a short detour to Villa Rothschild to admire the gardens and fabulous art collections, perhaps taking tea on the terrace. From outside the villa gates, you can catch the bus to Villefranche and shorten the day's walk, or continue on foot via Villa Nellcote – where the Rolling Stones recorded Exile on Main Street – before circling the sandy bay into town. You stay for three nights at the Welcome Hotel.
    Cap Jean on the route from Menton to Villefranche
  • Choice of walks from Villefranche: 5km to 9km
    We offer a choice of walking routes from Villefranche-sur-Mer, from where you also have the option to take the train to explore Monaco and Cap d’Ail, as described under Day 2.

    Villefranche town trail
    Our town trail enables you to amble among Villefranche’s grid of evocatively named streets (we love the tunneled Rue Obscura), before visiting the Romanesque Chapelle de Saint-Pierre des Pêcheurs (known as ‘Cocteau Chapel’ due to the artist’s floor-to-ceiling murals), and the 16th-century Saint Elmo Citadel.

    Circular walk from Villefranche: 9km, 3hrs; shorter option: 6km, 2.5hrs
    The whole of this unspoiled cape, like much of the rest of this coastline, has been circled by a paved footpath. Beginning with a bus journey to St-Jean, this walk follows the coastal footpath along the old route of the customs officers, to pass below the historic Ferrat lighthouse. The scenery here is particularly beautiful, scented by pines and with views towards Nice and Villefranche. Pause awhile at the beach and restaurant of Plage de Passable before returning to Villefranche on foot (or catch the bus again to shorten the route). Once back in Villefranche, take time to relax in this beautiful coastal town, no doubt finding it easy to relate to Cocteau’s immortal words: “When I see Villefranche, I see my youth again. Pray Heaven it may never change.”
    Cap Ferrat on the route around Villefranche
  • Villefranche to Nice: 9km, 3hrs
    Your walk on to Nice is a wonderful coastal route, affording views back towards Cap Ferrat and its lighthouse. If you'd prefer an easier day, there is the option to travel between Villefranche and Nice by taxi or local train.

    Once in Nice, you stay at La Villa Victoria in the heart of the city.
  • Explore Nice
    There’s no denying the distinctly Italian feel of Nice’s architecture and cuisine, but the holidaying English and Russian upper classes who spent winters here during the Belle Epoque also left their mark in the form of the sweeping seafront promenade (the Promenade des Anglais) and the onion-domed Orthodox cathedral. Much of what attracted northern European aristocrats, not to mention artists such as Matisse and Chagall, is still relevant today – plentiful sunshine, swaying palm trees, the proximity of mountains and sea, the elegance of the Baroque palazzi, the clarity of the light – and is now supplemented by a range of fascinating museums devoted to art, different periods of the city’s history, and more.
    View over Nice
 

Accommodation

You stay at three high-quality hotels. In both Menton and Villefranche, these face the sea (and we include sea-view rooms with a balcony), whereas in Nice the hotel is located centrally, close to the Old Town.
 

Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 8 nights: 13 May 2021 - 15 July 2021, 01 September 2021 - 15 November 2021, 01 March 2022 - 15 July 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 10 November 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    13 - 14 May 2021 £1340 £980
    15 - 23 May 2021 not available not available
    24 May - 7 Jul 2021 £1395 £1060
    1 - 16 Sep 2021 £1395 £1060
    17 - 25 Sep 2021 not available not available
    26 - 30 Sep 2021 £1395 £1060
    1 - 12 Oct 2021 £1340 £980
    13 - 27 Oct 2021 £1115 £740
    28 Oct - 7 Nov 2021 £895 £595
    1 - 20 Mar 2022 £940 £625
    21 Mar - 24 Apr 2022 £1175 £780
    25 Apr - 20 May 2022 £1395 £1030
    21 - 29 May 2022 not available not available
    30 May - 7 Jul 2022 £1465 £1115
    1 - 15 Sep 2022 £1465 £1115
    16 - 24 Sep 2022 not available not available
    25 - 30 Sep 2022 £1465 £1115
    1 - 12 Oct 2022 £1395 £1030
    13 - 27 Oct 2022 £1175 £780
    28 Oct - 2 Nov 2022 £940 £625
    3rd & 4th person discount -£65
    Single traveller supplement £65

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

    8 nights: 13 May 2021 - 15 July 2021, 01 September 2021 - 15 November 2021, 01 March 2022 - 15 July 2022 & 01 September 2022 - 10 November 2022

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    13 - 14 May 2021 £1625 £980
    15 - 23 May 2021 not available not available
    24 May - 7 Jul 2021 £1675 £1060
    1 - 16 Sep 2021 £1675 £1060
    17 - 25 Sep 2021 not available not available
    26 - 30 Sep 2021 £1675 £1060
    1 - 12 Oct 2021 £1625 £980
    13 - 27 Oct 2021 £1410 £740
    28 Oct - 7 Nov 2021 £1190 £595
    1 - 20 Mar 2022 £1250 £625
    21 Mar - 24 Apr 2022 £1485 £780
    25 Apr - 20 May 2022 £1695 £1030
    21 - 29 May 2022 not available not available
    30 May - 7 Jul 2022 £1760 £1115
    1 - 15 Sep 2022 £1760 £1115
    16 - 24 Sep 2022 not available not available
    25 - 30 Sep 2022 £1760 £1115
    1 - 12 Oct 2022 £1695 £1030
    13 - 27 Oct 2022 £1485 £780
    28 Oct - 2 Nov 2022 £1250 £625
    3rd & 4th person discount -£65
    Single traveller supplement £65

    Includes all elements in the 'walk price', plus standard-class travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras or Ebbsfleet International to Lille or Paris, with onward travel as described below.

    Included travel from the UK: UK–Paris (Eurostar), Paris–Carnolès (TGV/regional rail), approx. duration 12h plus 0h10 walk to to the hotel. Home, Nice–Paris (TGV), Paris–UK (Eurostar), approx. duration 11h30 plus 0h10 walk from the hotel.
    > More about 'by rail' prices
    > The 'rail experience': what to expect

    If you book your holiday less than 6 months in advance of your travel date, seats may no longer be available at the tariffs on which our prices are based, but we may be able to offer you seats on the same services at a supplement.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Welcome Hotel, Villefranche-sur-Mer
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £50
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £50
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £32
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £34
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 26 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £52
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £52
    Deluxe with sea front view & balcony: 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £34
    Junior suite: 13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £100
    Junior suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £100
    Junior suite: 01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £65
    Junior suite: 01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £68
    Junior suite: 26 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £105
    Junior suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £105
    Junior suite: 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £68
    Suite 'Bateau': 13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £58
    Suite 'Bateau': 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £58
    Suite 'Bateau': 01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £32
    Suite 'Bateau': 01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £34
    Suite 'Bateau': 26 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £60
    Suite 'Bateau': 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £60
    Suite 'Bateau': 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £34
    Suite 'Voyage': 13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £100
    Suite 'Voyage': 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £100
    Suite 'Voyage': 01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £65
    Suite 'Voyage': 01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £68
    Suite 'Voyage': 26 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £105
    Suite 'Voyage': 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £105
    Suite 'Voyage': 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £68
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £28
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £28
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £16
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £18
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 26 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £30
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £30
    Superior with sea front view & balcony: 01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £18

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Hotel Prince de Galles, Menton (B&B) Double room Single room
    13 May - 31 May 2021 £114 £182
    01 Jun - 15 Jul 2021 £125 £205
    01 Sep - 01 Oct 2021 £125 £205
    02 Oct - 10 Nov 2021 £100 £150
    01 Mar - 31 Mar 2022 £105 £158
    01 Apr - 31 May 2022 £120 £192
    01 Jun - 15 Jul 2022 £132 £216
    01 Sep - 01 Oct 2022 £132 £216
    02 Oct - 04 Nov 2022 £105 £158
    Welcome Hotel, Villefranche-sur-Mer (B&B) Double room Single room
    13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £182 £360
    01 Sep - 17 Oct 2021 £182 £360
    18 Oct - 31 Oct 2021 £122 £242
    01 Nov - 10 Nov 2021 £100 £198
    01 Mar - 25 Mar 2022 £105 £208
    26 Mar - 29 Apr 2022 £130 £255
    30 Apr - 15 Jul 2022 £192 £380
    01 Sep - 17 Oct 2022 £192 £380
    18 Oct - 31 Oct 2022 £130 £255
    01 Nov - 04 Nov 2022 £105 £208
    La Villa Victoria, Nice (B&B) Double room Single room
    13 May - 15 Jul 2021 £108 £190
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 £108 £190
    01 Nov - 15 Nov 2021 £60 £112
    01 Mar - 30 Mar 2022 £64 £118
    31 Mar - 15 Jul 2022 £114 £200
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022 £114 £200
    01 Nov - 10 Nov 2022 £64 £118
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Nice
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Nice. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Nice easyJet,  jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Nice jet2 
    Birmingham - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Nice easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Nice easyJet 
    Edinburgh - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Nice (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Nice jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Nice easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Nice British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Nice British Airways,  easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Nice British Airways 
    Heathrow - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Nice easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Nice Ryanair 
    Stansted - Nice easyJet,  jet2 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Nice British Airways,  easyJet,  jet2 
    Manchester - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Nice easyJet 
    Newcastle - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Southampton - Nice (via Paris) Air France 
    Outward route Airline
    Teesside International - Nice (via Amsterdam Schiphol) KLM 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  we recommend flying via Nice. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above except those operated by Ryanair. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Unless otherwise stated, connecting travel by rail or bus tends to be from the city centre station, rather than from its airport, and connections between the two should be paid for locally.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Nice

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    airport bus Nice airport to Menton (1h15) £25 in 2021; £28 in 2022 1900
    direct taxi Nice airport to hotel (1h15) £66 in 2021; £70 in 2022 flexible
    rail Nice Ville to Carnolès (0h35), own taxi (0h05, pay locally) or walk (0h10) to hotel £6 in 2021; £8 in 2022 1945
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    arrange own transport to the airport pay locally flexible
What is included
  • 8 nights
  • 8 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • route notes and maps
 
Reviews

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All 13 reviews
  • S. Campbell, Silver Spring, MD, USA
    12 October 2019

    This walk was just about perfect for us. The mileage wasn't long (usually around 7 miles), but the routes were challenging enough that it didn't just feel like a walk in the park. Gorgeous scenery, of course, with the clear intense blue of the Mediterranean below us, surging onto huge rocks. We stopped at a restaurant for lunch every day, so no need to pack a lunch. It was a leisurely walk with plenty to see and do; I may do it again sometime.

  • Mr D Ward
    Beckenham
    29 September 2019

    This was one of our favourite Inntravel holidays. The walking was fairly easy. The coastal walks were lovely but not for those seeking solitude as this is a pretty well-developed coastline. The hotels were all excellent, the staff friendly, the beds comfortable and the breakfasts good quality with a range of options. We did the 2 day / night extension to Nice.

  • JJ
    10 September 2019

    Overall we loved the holiday thanks mainly to the lovely weather and your accurate notes - which we followed almost to the letter. The room in Hotel Prince de Galles was very much on the small side but thankfully it was clean. The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the breakfasts were exceptional. Sadly, the very first option, the Palais de Carnoles + gardens was closed for renovation. However the rest of Option A and Menton was open. The Welcome Hotel lived up to its good reputation but Villefranche didn’t as sadly it has now become very shabby, dirty in places, and touristy with inflated prices. Its neighbour, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, is a much better and a more attractive option. All Inntravel options were completed including recommendations especially Musee Kerylos and the Villa et Jardins de Ephrussi de Rothschild. Finally, we enjoyed Nice but felt that we only needed one day. Our last day therefore was spent in Antibes, a short and cheap train journey away, which was really lovely and very worthwhile.

  • Mr J Porter
    Wirral
    06 September 2019

    Our highlight was sitting in the sunshine on a seat on the coastal path around Presqu'ile and eating our pain bagnat and everyone saying bon appetit as they passed by.

  • Mrs K Ferris
    Banbridge
    11 June 2019

    For anyone who loves walking along the shore with the sea to one side and wonderful views on the other you will not be disappointed.  The walks are easy (mainly flat) which allows plenty of taking in the views whilst walking.  Stopping off in the bays for something to eat and drink is a lovely way to spend your holiday.

  • Anon
    29 May 2019

    We have done two trips with you and are likely to do more in the future. They are extremely well organised and meet our travel needs, budget and timeframe. 

     

    More to the point they introduce to new and interesting walks which we would probably not normally think of doing such as the Britany coast in a manner that relieves us of the logistics of  lugging suitcase/backpacks around with interesting hotels to stay at and with suggested local restaurants to try. 

     

    Finally, we have been travelling for the best part of 40 years or so and were starting to get a sense of "been there, done that". You have introduced a new way to travel with its new experiences which we have enjoyed. 

  • Anon
    06 May 2019

    The extra walk we did up Mont Bastide, though not an Inntravel recommendation was a highlight for us both. It was really good to climb up out of the coastal strip and see a wider view and to enjoy a different mix of flowers and birds. Perfect to do in the relatively cool weather, in shorts and teeshirts.

    The view from the hotel balcony at Villefranche of the coming and going in the harbour, yachts, the launches from the cruise ships and the fresh fish arriving at the Quay.

    There were elements to everyday which brought unexpected pleasure. On our walk around Cap d’Ail from Monte Carlo we found several restaurants full of private parties on a Sunday lunchtime, but at La Pinède they squeezed us in and we had a lovely meal enjoying the families around us celebrating birthdays and First Communion together and friends greet each other moving from table to table, the waiters entering into the spirit if it all. A more expensive meal than we might have opted for, but well worth it! The food was really delicious too, and lovely views out to sea from the terrace. An excellent place to choose for a special meal. 

    We loved the variety of restaurants, some just for pizza or pasta, and others a full meal, but at each of which we enjoyed the interaction with those who served us, discovering that our school day French wasn’t quite as buried as we expected. We really appreciated it when people didn’t immediately reply in their much better English! 

    [Inntravel note: These customers combined our Alps to the Mediterranean walk with the Côte d'Azur walking holiday]

     

  • Dr J Land
    Glasgow
    03 May 2019

    Generally a good holiday. We had a very nice, bit expensive, meal in L’Oursin Bleu in Villefranche. Can also recommend Le p’tit Reso in Menton which was excellent value. The fountains in Villa Rothschild were a highlight. Having walked round Cap Martin instead of getting train back to Menton we stayed on and went to Ventimiglia where we found the old town fascinating and also came upon a medieval re-enactment with drummers, flag waving and a crossbow demonstration. We also particularly liked the old town area in Nice.

  • Phil and Ann B
    24 April 2019

    A really worthwhile holiday with excellent hotels. It gives the opportunity for mix and match walking and sight-seeing/cultural visits. Our 5th holiday with Inntravel and you haven't disappointed yet.

  • Mr P Hadley
    Ledbury
    05 March 2019

    Highlights: Menton old town, Val Rahmeh Gardens.

  • Miss S Redpath
    London
    15 October 2018

    HIGHLIGHTS: Menton and Villefranche were a surprise and a delight. Some great walking around the coast, with wonderful hotels to come back to. Sitting on the balcony watching the world go by with a glass of wine and chilling was a real highlight. P’tit Resto in Menton was so good we went back twice. It was full of locals having a great time. La Serre and La Cave Nature - don't miss them. Sitting out under fairylights, with excellent food and wine. La Maison de Marie is worth the trip to France alone. A cosy courtyard with unbelievable fish.

  • Ed B Melbourne Australia
    26 September 2018

    Despite the misleading Slow Holiday appellation, Inntravel provides extra fast and efficient service

  • Mrs M Kemp
    Camberley
    03 September 2018

    As usual with InnTravel, the hotels were very good and the transfers worked seemlessly. We always add extra days to our holidays as we would rather explore an area whilst we're there. We had 6 nights in Menton and 6 nights in Villefranche followed by 2 nights in Nice. One tip would be not to take too much notice of the subjective remarks in the notes about the Citadelle in Villefrance and Castle Hill in Nice. We found them both much more interesting than we were led to believe. Similarly, we were not that interested in wealth of Monaco, but rather the historical aspects. Another tip would be to visit Monaco from Menton rather than Villefranche, unless you are sure it isn't a cruise ship day. We attempted to go from Villfranche and found the train station absolutley mobbed on both platforms plus about a 100 people queuing at the ticket office. Thankfully, with our extra days, we were able to delay our visit until the following day. Cruise ship day was a nightmare in Villefranche, so I'd recommend walking back to Beaulieu-Sur-Mer (only half an hour if you walk there directly), where there are plenty of shops and restaurants and some nice sandy beaches. We found the food in Menton, Villfranche and Nice disappointing on the whole, although we did have some good meals. The menus were all very similar: pizza and pasta, steak tartare, carpaccio of beef, veal. We didn't try the recommended restaurants in the old town of Nice and couldn't find the one reound the corner from the hotel, so we just went to the touristy bit in the centre which was a huge mistake. Our two meals were very expensive and poor quality (e.g. tinned soup, frozen chips). So I would recommend checking out the recommended restaurants on Trip Advisor first. On footwear - trainers are fine, however I would not recommend sandals unless in town, as a few sections were rough underfoot and wearing sandals definitely slowed me down.

    All in all a good holiday though and lovely hotels.

     

     
 

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  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. If/when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation, meaning that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our walking holidays in Europe page.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines (but not, currently, with Ryanair). As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. For Europe, there’s a £35 booking fee per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). For India and Nepal, the booking fee is £60 per person. More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
    Information about accommodation, general practicalities and more >
    Booking conditions >
  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can cost tens of thousands of pounds.

    You don’t have to take out our recommended travel insurance policy (if you live outside the UK you’ll definitely need to make your own arrangements, as the policy is only for UK residents), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    We'll ask you for the details of your policy (insurer, policy number and medical emergency phone number) so that we can help out if the worst happens while you are on holiday. It's up to you, though, to check that your policy covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs; we don't check alternative policies.
  • The official language is French. The currency is the Euro. French time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to France, but not a visa. If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.

    At Inntravel we work in close partnership with our hoteliers, taxi drivers and other local suppliers to provide our self-guided holidays directly to you. We are entirely confident that you will continue to receive the usual warm welcome from them, regardless of what is happening in the European political sphere.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.
    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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