The French Riviera is a dream destination that enchants those who decide to try the experience. The beauty of its landscapes awakens the senses and promotes a sense of well-being: beaches just perfect for relaxation, green forests and valleys for fabulous hiking, the luxury of its finest hotels and the prestige of its festivals make it one of the premier destinations during the summertime.
So you’ve decided to choose the French Riviera for your holidays and give this unique experience a try? Excellent choice…
But how should you prepare for your stay? What are the pitfalls to be avoided?
Riviera Holiday Homes offers you 7 simple but essential rules to make your Riviera holiday a success.
1/ Reserve your holiday on the French Riviera far in advance
The French Riviera is a highly sought-after destination for the summer holidays, so if you wish to visit during this season, it is essential to reserve early. Start by learning about the different cities on the Riviera as early as the month of February: Nice, Villefranche sur Mer, Antibes, Menton… Each city on the Riviera has its own charm and each one will entice you with its beauty, its colours and its culture.
2/ Select the location of your rental according to your needs
Once you’ve worked out your destination, think about reserving your apartment or villa according to your priorities and your needs. While on holiday you, like us, want to get the full benefit of your stay without any mishaps or rude surprises.
If you want to be in the city centre with all its activities, choose a rental at the very heart of Nice. If you prefer to be in the countryside, opt for rentals of villas in the areas surrounding Nice.
And if its access to the seashore you’re craving so you can walk to the beach, reserve, for example, a rental close to the Promendade des Anglais with its panoramic view of the sea.
The choice of your holiday rental will depend also on the number of people travelling with you.
Will you take your holiday as a couple, with the whole family, amongst friends?
Opt for an apartment in the city if romance is your goal and you want to be able to go out in the evening, or a get-away-from-it-all villa if you want to party with friends or just get a good rest with your family!
3/ Ensure peace of mind by selecting a top-quality rental in line with your expectations
When renting a holiday villa or apartment, there’s always a bit of apprehension at the moment when you first lay eyes on the home you’ve been so looking forward to.
Who has never been disappointed to find their holiday rental dirty or unkempt?
Or with unsuitable amenities? Or noise that wasn’t mentioned as one of the options, and so on?
You’ve got to be able to have confidence in the choice of your holiday lodgings if you wish to avoid those kinds of nasty surprises…
So, well in advance, think carefully about the kinds of amenities you require: Will you need a crib for the baby? A high-chair? Bed linens?
Don’t overload your luggage…
Just make sure the things you need are available upon arrival.
For all its villa and apartment rentals, Riviera Holiday Homes offers all the bed and bath linens you’ll need! And if you need any special equipment, we can include it so that your holidays run without a hitch. Our offices are in the centre of the city of Nice and our team is at your disposal to ensure quality service.
4/ Opt for made-to-measure services in order to fully benefit from your holidays
You’ve been looking forward to them and really want to enjoy them with complete peace of mind…
Our tip: opt for ease and security.
You’ll be arriving by plane and would like a ride to your rental?
You’ll be arriving late and won’t have time to fill the fridge for tomorrow’s breakfast?
You’ll be travelling with your children but you’d like to have a romantic night out or one with friends and will need a babysitter?
Riviera Holiday Homes offers custom-tailored services and helps you to get the most out of your holidays with complete confidence and peace of mind.
5/ Prepare your holiday programme in advance
There are so many things to do and see while on holiday on the French Riviera…
This region is a veritable goldmine: the sea, mountains, picturesque villages, water parks, hikes in the Mercantour National Park…
Find out about all the activities available on the French Riviera prior to your departure in order to plan a programme that is fully in line with your expectations and that will occupy the whole family or satisfy all your friends!
To find out about all of the region’s activities, its most beautiful beaches, and what’s going on at the moment…check out www.cotedazur-tourisme.com.
Another tip: Don’t hesitate to call on us: with more than 15 years of experience in the region, Riviera Holiday Homes has all the top tips you’ll need and will know how to advise you in line with your wishes.
6/ Put some thought into how you’ll get around when you come to the Riviera and think about where you’ll want to go
En voiture, vous pourrez ainsi « vadrouiller » librement en parcourant le littoral ou en découvrant l’arrière pays et ses villages perchés. C’est également plus rentable si vous venez à plusieurs. Si vous louez un appartement sans parking, pensez à vous renseigner sur les différents moyens pour se garer, ou demandez-nous des renseignements
Sachez que l’aéroport de Nice est en ville et au bord de mer, et si vous décidez de venir en avion, il sera très facile de rejoindre le centre de Nice dès votre arrivée. En plus, vous profiterez d’un atterrissage “sur l’eau”.
Si vous prenez le train, la gare est en plein centre de Nice. Les TGV s’arrêtent également à Cannes et à Antibes. De plus, les TERs permettent de desservir toutes les villes de la Côte d’Azur, de Théoule sur Mer à Menton. Ils longent le littoral, vous faisant bénéficier de magnifiques vues sur la mer .
Le réseau de bus est également un autre moyen de se déplacer sur la Côte d’Azur, notamment pour rejoindre l’arrière pays.
Pour les plus sportifs, optez pour les vélos bleus de la ville et parcourez les pistes cyclables le long de la mer !
7/ Our last-minute tips
Be sure that all your travel documents are up-to-date (especially if you’re coming by train) and don’t forget these essentials for your suitcase: suntan lotions, hats, sunglasses thongs, hiking shoes, eveningwear and of course, your camera to capture all your memories of the Riviera!
Whatever your wishes and needs, contact us so that together we can find your perfect holiday rental on the French Riviera.
Don’t wait too long, as even though the prices of apartments and villas on Riviera Holiday Homes won’t go up, you run the risk of having less choice at the last minute!
The whole team of Riviera Holiday Homes is on site in Nice to answer all your questions and help you to have a successful holiday on the French Riviera.