Discover the charms of Bordighera, a coastal town nestled along the picturesque Italian Riviera, 18 miles to the east of Monte Carlo. Famous for its perfect climate, seafront promenade and palm trees, Bordighera serves as the perfect base for exploring the rest of the Italian Riviera. It has been a beloved destination for travellers since the 19th century, attracting artists, writers, and intellectuals seeking inspiration in its idyllic surroundings. It was a favourite resort of Claude Monet, who stayed ten weeks here and painted thirty-five landscapes in Bordighera and the neighbouring hills. Today, it retains its timeless elegance, with quaint streets, historic landmarks and a relaxed ambiance that transports visitors to a bygone era. Bordighera is also noted for its palm trees along the promenade from which the Vatican selects it’s palms for Palm Sunday.
There are three guided walks, the first to Taggia, another example of a Ligurian old town, then on to Old Bussana, a former ghost town, abandoned due to an earthquake in 1887, it was renovated and repopulated by an international community of artists in the early 1960s. Your next walk will begin at the seafront in Bordighera and then on to Sasso, founded following a local tradition by the inhabitants of neighbouring Taggia. Your final stop on this walk will be Seborga, considered to be I Borghi più belli d’Italia one of “The most beautiful villages of Italy”. Seborga boasts a palace fortress, cobblestone alleys, stunning views and rustic cuisine, but in addition it has a ceremonial head of state who is an elected prince or princess, its own currency, stamps, and national anthem. Seborga’s recent history, unlike that of any other village in Italy, centres on a decades-long quest to become a stand-alone principality, like Monaco, which on clear days, you can see from one of its lookouts.
There is an optional excursion to Villa Rothschild and Nice. Located between Nice and Monaco, overlooking the Mediterranean, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a magnificent palace surrounded by nine themed gardens: French garden, Spanish garden, Florentine garden, stone garden, Japanese garden, exotic garden, Provençal garden and rose garden. This magnificent villa was built in the early 20th century for Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild, a socialite and art enthusiast. Following this you visit Nice, the fifth largest city and classed as one of the most beautiful cities in all of France. Nice has been home to many key characters throughout history. From monarchs and aristocrats to renowned artists and literary figures, Nice has served as both an escape and a source of inspiration.
Your final walk begins in Menton, the last French Riviera town before you reach Italy, one of the Côte d’Azur’s most blissful stops. From here your guide will lead you to Roquebrune Village, a true jewel of the Riviera, nestled between Menton and Monaco. Roquebrune-Cap-Martin is a magnificent location perched high above the Mediterranean. With its natural, unspoilt beaches and breathtaking views, Roquebrune tells a story, bridging the past and present, from its medieval village to the Cap Moderne. Your stunning, scenic trail leads you to the final destination of Monte Carlo, located in Monaco, the second smallest state in the world and home to the celebrated Monte Carlo Casino. This glamorous place is full of frescoes, sculptures, and features an astonishing gold and marble atrium. Steeped in 700 years of Grimaldi royal history, Monte-Carlo’s location is stunning!
Walking holiday in the Italian Riviera & Monte Carlo – Holiday HighlightsFlight to Nice. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, Hotel Parigi for seven nights half board accommodation. Transfer time 45 minutes.
Please note, the tourist tax total for 7 nights is £12.75 – amount based on 1.10 exchange rate Euro to GBP. Please note that the tax and exchange rate is subject to change before guests arrive.
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Located on the beachfront in Bordighera, a stone’s throw from the French Riviera, Hotel Parigi offers a free private beach area with sun beds and umbrellas to relax when you are not walking. Directly on the pedestrian promenade on the Riviera, the hotel is very close proximity to the longest cycle path in Liguria. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour desk are available. This family-run hotel offers quiet rooms, each with a balcony overlooking the sea and hills. Rooms are all air-conditioned, equipped with flat-screen satellite TV, and bathrooms with shower, bath or spa bath. A wide choice of traditional Mediterranean dishes are served in the hotel restaurant, which also has a wine cellar. Guests can relax in the wellness centre on the 5th floor with spectacular sunsets, which includes a sauna, steam room, solarium and hot tub/jacuzzi (1 hour complimentary pass included). Located on the Ligurian coast, the hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the centre of Bordighera and 20 minutes from the lovely city of Sanremo.
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