OUTDOOR FAMILY ACTIVITIES ON THE FRENCH RIVIERANATURE WALKS…Once you have reserved your holiday villa on the Cote d’Azur, it is time to start planning your holiday activities. If you have not yet decided on your holiday property, please contact us, we would be happy to suggest properties that suit your requirements and budget. We look forward to helping you choose your holiday accommodation and give you details on the area you will be visiting.  

Whether you are in a coastal villa or a villa slightly more inland, there are many wonderful walks close by that will introduce you to the beauty of either the coast along the Mediterranean Sea or the hills and mountains directly behind the coast.

From several of our holiday rental villas, you can reach the beginning of a great walk in just a few minutes walk from your doorstep.

For example, from Villa ValbonneVillage, which is a fantastic 5 bedroom located directly in Valbonne village, has at its doorstep the refreshing and beautiful walk along the River Brague.

You can either enjoy parts of this walk or complete the entire trail to the next village of Biot (this takes approx. 3 hours).  

Some lovely walks by the coast and sea…

1.  Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat :     This beautiful Presqu'ile is a great place to spend half a day.  From the Nouveau Port, you can walk around the entire peninsula, staying next to the sea the whole way.  The shorter walk around the small peninsula takes one hour, where as it takes approximately three hours to circle all of Cap-Ferrat. There a lovely public beaches along the way with crystal clear water.

2.  Cap d'Antibes:   Another great walk awaits you at the tip of Cap d'Antibes.  Again, this walk stays next to the sea the entire way.  It does have steps and rougher spots, so not appropriate for a baby push chair. It takes approximately one and a half hours. This walk starts at the end of the Baie de la Garoupe, and takes approximately one and a half hours.

3.  Nice Promenade and Cannes Croisette: AThese well known towns have wonderful promenades along there beaches and the entire bays. As it is flat and smooth, it is also a great place to bring children’s bikes, rollerblades… and of course there are many stops along the way for ice cream treats.

4. Cote d’Azur seaside: Practically all along the seaside between Nice and Cannes, there is a boardwalk which is great for either enjoy a walk, bike ride, lunch at a local restaurant or cafe. A most do at least once on your holiday.

More great nature walks in the hills and mountains…

1.  From Le Bar sur Loup village: 3 great walks starting from Bar sur Loup village, from shorter hikes to longer hikes of several hours. There are trail markers to help you along the way. Please ask for information at the tourist center in the center of the village if you cannot find the start of the path.

2.  From the perched village of Gourdon: you can hike down (or up in the other direction) to the next local town (approx. 2 ½ hour hike).