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Stroll along the delightful ‘Promenade des Anglais’, wander among the tempting boutiques and shops and discover stylish restaurants up the winding streets of the lovely Old Town.
4 night holiday by First Class rail staying in a Harmonie double room at Hotel Splendid (4 star) from £795 per person or in a double room at the Hotel Le Grimaldi (4 star) or in a double room at the Villa Victoria (4 star) from £849 per person or in a classic double room at the Palais de la Méditerranée (5 star) or in a superior double room at the Hotel La Perouse (4 star) from £1,225 per person.
(based on 2 people travelling together and departing in January).
Upgrades in each hotel are available. Please contact us for prices.
Your holiday begins as you stroll through beautifully restored London St Pancras International station, take the time to admire the stunning glass roof. Then sit back, relax and watch the countryside glide past as you travel by Eurostar to Paris at speeds of up to 186mph. Enjoy the light meal and drinks served on board in Standard Premier Class (Eurostar’s 1st class for leisure travellers). On arrival in Paris your taxi transfers takes you across the city.
Then continue your journey by TGV through France to Nice, capital of the Côte d’Azur. Enjoy fabulous scenery as you look out on the Mediterranean sea from the comfort of your seat as your train snakes its way along the coast to Nice. On arrival make your own way on foot or by taxi to your hotel for the next 4 nights, the stylish highly-rated Palais de la Méditerranée, a 5 star hotel perfectly located on the Promenade des Anglais.
Enjoy 3 further nights on the Mediterranean and take the opportunity to visit the lovely old town of Nice and stroll along the Promenade des Anglais. Nice has some smart shops and boutiques in its traffic free city centre, along with the Matisse and Chagall museums. The imposing Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its onion-domed roof is the largest outside Russia and worth a visit.
You might decide to explore the beautiful Côte d’Azur and possibly visit some of the other attractive towns along the coast such as Cannes, Monte Carlo and St. Tropez, all easily accessible by train. For a different view of the French Riviera take a car inland to discover the charm and beauty of the provençal hills and countryside.
As you return to Nice Ville station and board your TGV for Paris it is time to say farewell to the French Riviera. Sit back and relax as your high-speed train whisks you northwards through France. On arrival in Paris, a private taxi transfer takes you across the city to join the Eurostar service. The pace has quickened, yet the memories remain to savour over your light meal and drinks, and beyond, as you return to London St. Pancras and the final leg of your journey home.
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The Splendid Hotel (4 star) is just a short walk away from the beach and the Promenade des Anglais.
Comfort is a priority in each one of the hotel’s rooms, all of which benefit from an array of amenities including air conditioning, satellite television, minibar and Wi-Fi connectivity. Guests can relax on the sun-drenched terrace, enjoy the heated Jacuzzi or swim in the solar heated pool with its stunning views of the hills surrounding Nice and the Alps. By the pool, Le Transat bar is open from midday until midnight and is the ideal spot in this comfortable hotel to relax and enjoy cocktails, drinks and light snacks.
The Splendid Hotel offers 2 restaurants, a sauna, a spa and Fitness Centre, and hotel guests can benefit from a special rate on the ‘Le Sporting’ private beach, just 400 yards away.
Le Grimaldi Hotel (4 star) consists of two lovely belle époque edifices that share the same inner courtyard. This original layout allows the hotel to provide some fifty rooms without sacrificing the intimate, warm character that gives the place its charm. Located in the heart of Nice, Le Grimaldi is a minute’s walk from Cours Saleya Flower Market. It is also close to the beach and the Promenade des Anglais. All of the hotel’s comfortable en-suite rooms are air conditioned and have satellite TV and a view of Mount Boron. Each floor is individually decorated with traditional décor. Breakfast is served daily with fresh, local produce and there is also an afternoon tea service.
The Villa Victoria (4 star) is an elegant property located in the heart of Nice; just a few minutes’ walk from the Promenade des Anglais. The hotel features a magnificent botanical garden, a beautiful breakfast lounge and a nice bar. Guests will appreciate the recently refurbished and calm guest rooms, the helpful staff and the Nespresso machine at free disposal for a pleasant coffee break! This hotel is warmly recommended.
Le Palais de la Méditerranée (5 star) is a landmark on the French Riviera and enjoys a magnificent location on Promenade des Anglais, the most sought after location in Nice. The grand white Art Deco façade created in the 1930s is still fully intact and has been restored to its original splendour beckoning guests inside to savour the many fascinating delights that this legendary luxury hotel has to offer. Newly opened in 2004 after an ambitious restoration project, today’s tribute to the grandeur of the 1930s is a stunning building of imaginative yet sympathetic architecture, innovative contemporary ideas, opulence on a grand scale and a myriad of entertainment and leisure opportunities to suit the most discerning of visitors. All the hotel’s 114 spacious en suite rooms are fully air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, mini bar, phone, internet access, safe, bathrobes and private balcony.
The Hotel La Pérouse (4 star) is cut into a cliffside overlooking the Baie des Anges and is one of Nice’s most attractive hotels, offering easy access to the beach and the old town, as well as stunning views of the sea from its sea view rooms and suites. Rooms are decorated in a Provence style, with antique furnishings and soft country colours. The location and the atmosphere are charming enough, but the sea views are spectacular.
At the bottom of the cliff sits the hotel pool, surrounded by a shaded garden with lemon trees, and in the fair-weather months the hotel’s restaurant serves dinner on the terrace by candlelight. All rooms are en suite and fully equipped with mini bar, safety deposit box, satellite TV, WIFI, Direct dial phone and Radio / Hi-fi.
Alternative hotels are available dependent on your preferences and budget.
Throughout the year and tailor-made to suit your holiday needs
For information and booking Tel: 01347 825292 or email info@planetrail.co.uk
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