Hotel Royal-Riviera***** Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Underwater trail, “Fossettes” Beach
Don’t forget your masks and snorkels!
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has just opened a new underwater trail located on the “Anse des Fossettes” beach.
Over 200 meters, you can now discover the Mediterranean wildlife following 5 buoys with explanatory panels: Sandy seabeds, the Posidonia seagrass, small lighted rocks, small unenlightened rocks, rock faults. …Read more
Restaurant Jan – ©Paris-Côte d’Azur, Patrick Flet
Opened in November 2013, ‘Jan’ restaurant offers a unique menu mixing traditional French cuisine and culinary delights from South Africa.
Native from South Africa, the Chef Jan Hendrix van der Westhuizen was firstly a contributing food editor of “Elle” Magazine South Africa and France. Then he worked as a Yacht Chef traveling all over the Mediterranean for 2 years.
His unusual experience, led him to open his own restaurant in Nice, combining his origins and his love for French gastronomy. His gourmet menu also reflects his passion for photography and design, offering splendid dishes presentations, but above all excellent and very audacious recipes.
The menu changes every two weeks, the opportunity to come back and discover new unique recipes. The restaurant to taste absolutely!
©Restaurant Jan
Christophe, Chef Concierge
Jan Restaurant
at 15 mn from the Royal-Riviera
12 rue Lascaris – 06000 – Nice
Here’s our musical selection to enjoy the “Fete de la musique” from the Royal-Riviera hotel.
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Les Tambours du Bronx – ©Greg Cordina
This year, “les Tambours du Bronx” (the drums of the Bronx) will make noise around the Port Hercule! Would you believe it, it is a French group. They got this unique inspiration from their native railway workers neighborhood, where rhythms sprang from factory metal materials. …Read more
Private Visit – Marineland
“Marine World lovers, this “Private Visit” is made for you! With family & friends or as a couple, come and discover the Marineland park in a very exclusive way and benefit from its amazing VIP services.
Your dedicated guide will lead you throughout the park for 3 hours, in the language of your choice (Russian, English, Spanish, Polish and Italian).
First, you will go to the VIP Box to enjoy the Killer whales show, with a behind the scene access. With the keepers, you will have the opportunity to get close to the whales which weight over 3 tones!
Then, direction to your reserved seats to attend the dolphin show.
You will have fun watching the dolphins jumping, but meeting and swimming with them for one hour will be the icing on the cake to a memorable & unique experience!
And finally you will have a whale of a time by also meeting the Sea Lions!
A food and beverage package is included in this offer (excluding alcoholic beverages), with a parking space reserved.
If you are interested by the Marineland Private visit, don’t hesitate to contact us. Deadline for reservation: 48 hours.”
Presqu’île de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Did you know that Charlie Chaplin was a Royal-Riviera’s neighbor, or that the villa “Les Cedres” (King of Belgium former property) was transformed into a hospital during the First World War ?
To discover all the secrets of history and heritage of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat’s History and Heritage, the Tourism Office organizes guided tours, on both sides of the peninsula : …Read more
Mougins Museum of Classical Art
Little known to the general public than the famous museums of the Côte d’ Azur (Matisse, Chagall or Picasso), the Mougins Museum of Classical Art (MACM) also deserves your attention.
Located at the heart of the old village of Mougins, near Cannes, the MACM will delight lovers of Ancient Art. Sculptures, vases, jewelry, coins… these collections will see you travel from Egypt to Ancient Greece, not to mention the Roman era.
The main asset of this museum is …Read more
View from the Cap Martin footpath
From Beaulieu-sur-mer station, take the train and stop in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Starting from Roquebrune Tourism Office, let’s discover the walking path aroud the Cap Martin, which strolls by the sea, past Belle Époque villas and lush Mediterranean coastal vegetation. …Read more
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The “Côte d’Azur Card”® is a new Pass which gives you access to more than 110 activities throughout the Cote d’Azur with real value for money.
Museums, cultural sites, water sports or natural activities, just make your choice ! Read More
Jazz, Rock , pop, R&B, Soul music… the season for Live Music Festivals is coming soon ! You’ll find here below our short list of the main Summer festivals.
Don’t wait too long to book your tickets, some shows will be sold out soon ! Dont’t hesitate to contact us +33 (0)4 93 76 31 00 – concierge@royal-riviera.com
NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL – JULY 8-12th, 2014
This Jazz Festival was the first one organized in France in 1948, with Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhard as headliners. Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald or Miles Davis have appeared regularly in the festival. For 20 years now, Jazz music has been mixed with world and pop music to reach a wider audience.
All Stars, Melting Pot, Rock it, Deep & Soul, et Fire party are the 5 themes of this year’s festival with Keziah Jones, Deep Purple, Metronomy, Joshua Redman quartet, De La Soul band, and many others. Full program. Read more
Fête des roses et des plantes 2014
On May 3rd and 4th, the Ephrussi de Rothschild villa will be hosting the Roses and Plants Festival in its sublime gardens for the 5th consecutive year. …Read more
“Jean Gilletta Autrement”, from Avril 4 to May 5 2014
Doat Photos
The Côte d’Azur between 1880 and 1930 : if nowadays we have photographs from that time, it’s essentially thanks to the famous photographer Jean Gilletta. His work has contributed to spread the fame of the Riviera around the world, thanks to the postcards bearing prints of his photos.
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Lesser-known than the Cap Ferrat footpaths starting from the hotel, the “Saint-Michel” trail is also a noteworthy stroll to do.
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© Alexandre Dalivoust
At Gigi’s restaurant, you will feel the traditional Italian trattorias’ spirit.
Products from local markets, meat from the “Piemont” in North Italy, Gigi suggests a menu composed with food of quality.
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During February holidays, the French Riviera celebrates winter with colored Festivals and Carnivals from Nice to Menton.
Nice Carnival – February 14 to March 4 2014
The carnival King and its 18 floats will entertain you under the theme of “Gastronomy”.
Colorful parades, “flower battles” taking place along the Promenade des Anglais, nights events on the Place Massena with dancers and musicians shows… This magical event is not to be missed, at only 15 mn from the Royal-Riviera. Read more
© Villa Kérylos
The Kérylos Villa, located opposite the Royal-Riviera in Beaulieu-sur-mer, offers children to discover the Ancient Greece Art with mosaic workshops.
Workshops are open every first Sunday of the month (starting from February 2nd) and during school holidays from 2pm to 6pm.
February holidays program
Children will discover how to make a stool decorated with mosaic on a special 4-afternoon workshop (from Monday to Fryday -except wednesday- from 2pm to 5pm).
From 10 years old, 180 euros per child.
To book a worskhop during your stay at the Royal-Riviera, don’t hesitate to contact us.
The Kérylos villa is just 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel.
