Nice, the Baie des Anges, on the shores of the Mediterranean... Its decor makes many tourists dream and delights its inhabitants who take advantage of its southern climate for most of the year. The “French Riviera” awaits you for activities of all kinds, entertaining and full of good humor!
To find activities and leisure in Nice, you must first turn to the outdoors. With its beaches, its flower market and the castle that sits high up , the city benefits from a perfect setting in season to clear your mind and allow you to discover it.
The azure blue of the Mediterranean,the hilly landscapes of the hinterland and the Pre-Alps , the Nice region offers a beautiful panorama to its visitors. To admire the coast and its beautiful seaside resorts, chic and glamorous, the ideal is a first flight!
By helicopter, plane or microlight , you take place in an aircraft to defy gravity. At altitude, you observe the buildings and beaches with a new eye. The pilot with you will be happy to comment on some historical points of the region, and show you the remarkable sites.
If you like adventure, another very quiet aircraft may catch your attention:the paraglider. Without engine with its large sail, it carries you in the sky in peace , like a bird twirling in the clouds. A magical flight!
Maybe you'll spot some well-hidden stars on their dream yacht!
Even if you don't have sea legs, you can treat yourself to a little outing at sea. With an organized cruise or a day boat rental for example, it is an opportunity to discover the open sea, the hidden and preserved corners of Nice.
Rather affordable, you can take a zodiac or a hull-opener . If you don't have a boat license, that's not a problem either, rentals with skipper exist! The main advantage:you let yourself be carried away without the fuss, over the water.
If you want to experience the elegance of the Côte d'Azur at 100%, opt for great luxury on a yacht or speedboat ! Like stars and celebrities, you can brag about leading the high life for a few hours of idleness and entertainment.
Thanks to this boat trip, you can discover the whole bay:Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and as far as Antibes , but also swimming, picnicking in small coves and approaching Nice and its surroundings from a new, more discreet and authentic angle.
In the same spirit but more sporty, you can indulge in some essential nautical activities to practice on the Mediterranean.
Among them, amazing trends like the flyboard . This invention that works on the principle of hydro-propulsion allows you to dive into the water or fly, thanks to the power of a jet ski connected to the flyboard board.
More classic but just as fun, towed buoys or jet skis in initiation or hiking are perfect for a salty trip full of twists and turns on the sea. In the summer season, it's fun! To be done alone or with two people on the water scooter, and with several people depending on the capacity of the buoy.
Deeper down, lovers of the deep blue will enjoy visiting the seabed of Nice and its surroundings. With a first dive or a day of swimming with the dolphins in the Sanctuary, you commune with this wild and splendid nature.
More down to earth, motorsport enthusiasts are in the right place to parade through the streets of Nice . Chic city par excellence, with its Promenade des Anglais lined with palm trees that runs along the sea, it's time to offer yourself a luxury pleasure!
At the wheel of a prestigious GT, and with an instructor with you, take a driving course on the road! The objective here is not speed like on the circuit, but to control a racing car and enjoy top-of-the-range sporty driving in town.
Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche... You will be able to show off on the roads of the Côte d'Azur! At the wheel of a luxury and powerful car, you test an exceptional vehicle in a situation . The jet-set is everywhere, you might as well play the stars for a few minutes in a racing car.
It is impossible not to taste the specialties of the Nice region when you are passing through the city. Famous salad and pissaladière but not only, lovers ofculinary discovery will love taking part in a cooking class in Nice.
A little olive oil and regional herbs, and the combination of ingredients and flavors operates to obtain delicious recipes to taste absolutely! The Provençal aromas are sure to have their little effect on the plate.
Perhaps you prefer another type of cuisine, such as spicy and exotic world cuisine or vegetable or fusion. It's up to you to compose your menu, for a supervised culinary workshop by a passionate speaker, even a chef in some cases!
The city by the sea will inevitably take you to discover outdoor activities, with its share of aquatic leisure activities . You take many walks in the sky, in the Mediterranean but also on land.
In a more urban register still, you can get on an electric bike and crisscross the rambla with its palm trees and the sea as a backdrop. Inside, we won't forget to slip you a trend of the moment:the escape game ! This escape game is played in teams with a scenario, but some are played outside in the city, find out.
With all these ideas for outings in town in Nice, it's up to you to compose your day or stay!
