Cote d'Azur – Les Jardins d'Azur Hotel and Apartments (Vence for Nice)

Cycle-friendly hotel with self-catered apartments just 20km from Nice

Les Jardins d'Azur is an ideal base if you're looking to enjoy the countryside around Nice without being stuck in the city centre itself. Located in Vence, just 20km from the Mediterranean coast at Nice, it offers affordable, luxury self-catered apartments for 2 to 9 people. The surrounds are lovely – take in the mountain views from the heated pool or tackle the Col de Vence by bike.  In Vence, there is an onsite multisport area, plus a heated pool (enjoy the snacks on offer, including drinks and ice-creams in summer). The hotel is classified as a "résidence de tourisme 4 étoiles". There are a few different accommodation options, from cozy studios and holiday apartments to impressive penthouses with private terraces. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and a balcony or terrace. Hotel breakfast also available if you don't want to self-cater. Bike rental and e-scooters are available to enjoy on tracked GPS routes from the hotel. There is outside bike rack storage for during the day and you can take your bike to your apartment overnight. The hotel owner, the French hotel group Evancy, is actively encouraging cycle tourism at its hotels (it also has apartment-hotels along the northern coast of France). Photo supplied by the hotel.

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