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Gorges, Rivers, Waterfalls, Medieval City & Gardens - All in a day

This suggested journey departs from Nice CP Train Station, which is a 15 minute walk from the Oasis. Set off to explore the Mediterranean hinterland on the narrow-gauge Train des Pignes, Between Nice and Digne, from this ever-picturesque railway discover perched villages, spectacular gorges and lavender fields. From the palm trees of the French Riviera to the aromatic thyme of the mountains, from the olive groves near the coast to the often snow-capped peaks. This unique voyage to the heart of Upper Provence is a truly authentic journey to tradition
Our Suggested Day Trip Itinerary
Depart Nice (Gare-CP)
Arrive Entrevaux
Depart Entrevaux
Arrive Digne
Depart Digne
Arrive Nice

09:00
10:30
14:18
16:02
17:25
20:35

About the areas

Entrevaux Digne

A French citadel 2000 years of history, a medieval city with a fortress built under King Louis XIV by Vauban, Border of France until 1860. The canon stopped roaring a long time ago, but the city has kept its charm of the past centuries. Nestled among terraced olive-groves, surrounded by limestone polished by centuries, under an eternal blue sky, Entrevaux is a charming historical site, an ideal spot for touring, a stage in the History of France. Jardin Botanique des Cordeliers (One of the Top 10 Gardens of Provence) - In the centre of town, the garden has a medieval look, planted in squares for the growing of aromatic plants for essences and medicines. More than 350 species recall the importance of Plants in Provencal Life.

How to spend 3 fabulous days in Nice - in the summer

Your First Day
Upon arrival at the Oasis, relax and out on your most beautiful and smallest swimming costume to dive into the Mediterranean sea, only a 10 minute walk from the hotel. A towel, a good book, you will need nothing else except a good skin protection, sun glassses, and maybe a hat. At lunch try a Pan-Bagnat (this is a large roll with tomatoes, tuna, anchovies, small broad beans, eggs, small black olives from Nice, maybe some lettuce, onions, olive oil and salt, like a good salade niçoise, without any cooked vegetables. At the end of the day back to the hotel to dress up. Then to the Old Town to Chez Pipo behind the port church, for the most famous Socca in Nice, with a Pissaladiera and a Pastis or a glass of wine. After that a short stroll to Le Plongeoir a small private beach/restaurant on the port, near La Reserve, where you can eat at the top of an old diving board with a great view of the Baie des Anges. Then mingle with the Nice Summer Night life on the Cours Saleya and try one of the many pubs of the old town or a piano bar or nightclub.

Your Second Day
Take a train ticket to Monaco at the station (5 mns walking from the Hotel Oasis) your costume and your sunglasses and join in 20 mns travelling to the famous rock, there you can visit the Oceanographic museum, the castle, the Hotel de Paris place and take back the train to stop in Villefranche sur mer. There walk down the few steps to join the sandy beach and take the time to live and to appreciate the sun. The best thing to do after is to have dinner there, at the Cosmo , the most atmospheric bar and restaurant of the place, or in the old town, at " L'Echalotte ", a really good small restaurant near the church, where you can taste a quasi gastronomic menu for 20€. Then take a taxi to return to the Hotel Oasis, or train if it's not to late.

You Third Day
Go shopping on the main street and in the old town to see the Flower Market on the Cours Saleya before to fly back.

How to spend 3 fabulous days in Nice - in the winter

Your First Day
Welcome to the Oasis, unpack and hit the shops - our main shopping street is Jean Medecin a 10 minute walk from the Oasis and here you will find small boutiques alongside high street names that you know including Habitat, Zara, H & M, Virgin Megatore, Sephora, Gallery Layfette to name but a few ! Then through to the old town, walk along the beach, to the port. At 6pm why not have an aperitiff at Chez Pipo, behind the port church, the most famous Socca in Nice, with a Pissaladiera and a Pastis or a glass of wine. 8pm Restaurant Le Jardin Niçois typical home made food and really friendly owner, all Nice in your plate and great atmosphere for a really good price.

Your Second Day
Wake up early and take the Ski Bus to Auron or Valberg, you will travel for 1½ hours through amazing, spectacular valleys, gorges and mountains. Upon arrival rent your ski things and hit the slopes. Have a great crêpe and a vin chaud (mulled wine) up the slopes. Then return to the Oasis where we suggest you take advantage of one of the 5 restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

You Third Day
Go to visit one of our great museums, churches or the castle grounds before flying home.

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*Gorges, Rivers, Waterfalls, Medieval City & Gardens* - All in a day
This suggested journey departs from Nice CP Train Station, which is a 15 minute walk from the Oasis. Set off to explore the Mediterranean hinterland on the narrow-gauge Train des Pignes, Between Nice and Digne, from this ever-picturesque railway discover perched villages, spectacular gorges and lavender fields. From the palm trees of the French Riviera to the aromatic thyme of the mountains, from the olive groves near the coast to the often snow-capped peaks. This unique voyage to the heart of Upper Provence is a truly authentic journey to tradition	Our Suggested Day Trip Itinerary Depart Nice (Gare-CP) Arrive Entrevaux Depart Entrevaux Arrive Digne Depart Digne Arrive Nice	09:00 10:30 14:18 16:02 17:25 20:35

About the areas
*Entrevaux*	*Digne*
A French citadel 2000 years of history, a medieval city with a fortress built under King Louis XIV by Vauban, Border of France until 1860. The canon stopped roaring a long time ago, but the city has kept its charm of the past centuries. Nestled among terraced olive-groves, surrounded by limestone polished by centuries, under an eternal blue sky, Entrevaux is a charming historical site, an ideal spot for touring, a stage in the History of France.	Jardin Botanique des Cordeliers (One of the Top 10 Gardens of Provence) - In the centre of town, the garden has a medieval look, planted in squares for the growing of aromatic plants for essences and medicines. More than 350 species recall the importance of Plants in Provencal Life.

*How to spend 3 fabulous days in Nice* - in the summer
Your First Day Upon arrival at the Oasis, relax and out on your most beautiful and smallest swimming costume to dive into the Mediterranean sea, only a 10 minute walk from the hotel. A towel, a good book, you will need nothing else except a good skin protection, sun glassses, and maybe a hat. At lunch try a Pan-Bagnat (this is a large roll with tomatoes, tuna, anchovies, small broad beans, eggs, small black olives from Nice, maybe some lettuce, onions, olive oil and salt, like a good salade niçoise, without any cooked vegetables. At the end of the day back to the hotel to dress up. Then to the Old Town to Chez Pipo behind the port church, for the most famous Socca in Nice, with a Pissaladiera and a Pastis or a glass of wine. After that a short stroll to Le Plongeoir a small private beach/restaurant on the port, near La Reserve, where you can eat at the top of an old diving board with a great view of the Baie des Anges. Then mingle with the Nice Summer Night life on the Cours Saleya and try one of the many pubs of the old town or a piano bar or nightclub.
Your Second Day Take a train ticket to Monaco at the station (5 mns walking from the Hotel Oasis) your costume and your sunglasses and join in 20 mns travelling to the famous rock, there you can visit the Oceanographic museum, the castle, the Hotel de Paris place and take back the train to stop in Villefranche sur mer. There walk down the few steps to join the sandy beach and take the time to live and to appreciate the sun. The best thing to do after is to have dinner there, at the Cosmo , the most atmospheric bar and restaurant of the place, or in the old town, at " L'Echalotte ", a really good small restaurant near the church, where you can taste a quasi gastronomic menu for 20€. Then take a taxi to return to the Hotel Oasis, or train if it's not to late.
You Third Day Go shopping on the main street and in the old town to see the Flower Market on the Cours Saleya before to fly back.

*How to spend 3 fabulous days in Nice* - in the winter
Your First Day Welcome to the Oasis, unpack and hit the shops - our main shopping street is Jean Medecin a 10 minute walk from the Oasis and here you will find small boutiques alongside high street names that you know including Habitat, Zara, H & M, Virgin Megatore, Sephora, Gallery Layfette to name but a few ! Then through to the old town, walk along the beach, to the port. At 6pm why not have an aperitiff at Chez Pipo, behind the port church, the most famous Socca in Nice, with a Pissaladiera and a Pastis or a glass of wine. 8pm Restaurant Le Jardin Niçois typical home made food and really friendly owner, all Nice in your plate and great atmosphere for a really good price.
Your Second Day Wake up early and take the Ski Bus to Auron or Valberg, you will travel for 1½ hours through amazing, spectacular valleys, gorges and mountains. Upon arrival rent your ski things and hit the slopes. Have a great crêpe and a vin chaud (mulled wine) up the slopes. Then return to the Oasis where we suggest you take advantage of one of the 5 restaurants within a 5 minute walk from the hotel.
You Third Day Go to visit one of our great museums, churches or the castle grounds before flying home.