Responsible tourism: visit the French Riviera without polluting the sea!
Responsible or sustainable tourism is a new way to travel, attracting more and more tourists each year. During your holiday in Nice, do the right thing and opt for low-pollution green transport for your visits to the city and especially to the magnificent Nice coast. The Hotel Florence Nice is an environmentally friendly hotel where we aim to take good care of the planet and our guests. Here are 3 ecological means of transport for visiting the French Riviera on the Mediterranean Sea. All aboard!
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The solar-powered boat SeaZen
SeaZen is the first Riviera company renting out solar-powered boats. This is your chance to visit the French Riviera by boat without any impact on the environment. The ideal solution for more sustainable tourism! With eight passengers maximum, get on board a 100% ecological boat with an electric engine powered only by solar energy. With your loved one for a romantic sailing trip or with a group of friends, treat yourself to an unforgettable and relaxing experience on the Mediterranean Sea. This is a practically silent and odour-free means of transport, so you can listen to the gentle sound of the waves lapping against the boat.
Leaving from Beaulieu-sur-Mer, follow your guide Guillaume, the company's founder, with complete confidence! He loves his job and knows the coast by heart. He can show you all the best spots on the French Riviera.
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Standup Paddleboarding
See the coast of Nice from a Standup Paddleboard and sample all the joys of board sports. First learn how to keep your balance, then set off across the waves. This is the ideal occasion to visit the best-preserved and unspoilt areas on the French Riviera. A breathtaking view awaits you all in the Baie des Angeswith its snowy mountains.
The Hotel Florence Nice is a green hotel, committed to the environment. We support a new, trending ecological activity: picking up the litter that is polluting the sea during the paddleboarding season. Even when you are on holiday, you can make a difference.
Nikaia Water Sport is located on the Promenade des Anglais near Opera Beach, a few minutes' walk from your 3-star hotel. Here you can enjoy an introduction or an excursion on a paddleboard, alone or in a group, as well as a range of water sports to delight all the family.
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Kayaking
Whether you are an expert or beginner, get away from it all during a kayak trip. Leaving from Villefranche-sur-Mer, just 25 minutes by car or train from your hotel, right at the centre of Nice, come and enjoy an incredible adventure with your family or friends in a kayak! Head for Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where you will catch a glimpse of the magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild with its exotic gardens, and the Grand Hotel du Cap. You can also go ashore in the little natural creeks.
Set off on your own or with a guide for a full day or half day with the kayak specialists: Aqua Sport Evasion. Take along your mask and snorkel to explore the Mediterranean Sea depths and admire the underwater life. An unforgettable experience to round off your stay on the French Riviera!
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Make the most of the peaceful Mediterranean during your stay at the Hotel Florence Nice to admire the Riviera coastline, with the Esterel mountains in the background.