Alors! We suspect that one of the reasons so many English aristocrats learnt perfect French was so they could travel in style and elegance to the Côte d’Azur. And ma chérie, after all the hours of toil and practice, did any of them think that it was not worth it? Pas du tout. When they arrived in Nice, flaunting its Belle Époque architecture, fragrant Provençal culture and impressive natural scenery, they knew it was all worth every hour. Nice is a shimmering and glistening prize, in the same way that its Mediterranean Sea shimmers as it laps the city’s pebbly shore.
Thankfully, journeys across Channel are nowhere near as arduous as they once were, and Nice, with all its wondrous qualities, is now closer than ever. One of the gems you don’t want to miss, found dotted along the coastline, is the Mercure Nice Promenade des Anglais ****. Part of the stylish Mercure brand and renowned AccorHotels group, you will find a wonderful contemporary, and comfortable base in the city. Every room has been recently renovated and with your petit déjeuner downstairs, you’ll never go without.
This seaside hotel boasts the most marvellous location; within a ten-minute walk from the city centre and a short tiptoe down to the private beach. An array of restaurants, shops and cafés lay close by, whilst the helpful staff are always à votre disposition should you want to venture further.
And with that, all that’s left to say is bon voyage…