Nice and its surroundings

Nice, on the famous Cote d'Azur, has long been a favourite with the yachting fraternity and the wealthy, famous or aspirational. However, there are many affordable properties in and around the city and plenty to keep you occupied at any time of day or night.

If shopping is your vice then the Nice Etoile in its modern and chic smoked glass building will keep you enthralled for hours. Have a look at www.nicetoile.com and select your favourite boutique or fashion label.

Should your pleasure be more based around beach living then pop along to Ville Franche sur Mer just a few minutes away from the centre. Lined with small cafes and a delightful little market this beach is more familiar to the locals than the tourists.

Then there is Eze.... Set atop a hill overlooking the Riviera and Monaco Eze is a mediaeval village with its own castle and several lovely restaurants. To earn serious brownie points with the other half book into Chateau Eze and enjoy yourself.