Nice by Scooter: Routes, Tips and Riviera Guides

Red retro scooter with chrome racks on the Promenade des Anglais, Belle Époque façades and palm trees in Nice

Dolce Vita8 min read

Things to Do in Nice: 15 Ideas, From the Seafront to Matisse, by Scooter

The Promenade des Anglais, Cours Saleya market, Castle Hill, Matisse and Chagall in Cimiez, socca by the port, Villefranche and Cap Ferrat: 15 things to do in Nice, all a short scooter ride apart.

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Riviera collage: surfers in turquoise water and golden sunset reflections

Routes7 min read

Basse, Moyenne or Grande Corniche: Which One to Ride by Scooter?

Sea level, hilltop villages or the high ridge road: we compare the three corniches between Nice and Monaco to help you pick yours, and the right scooter to ride it.

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Riviera collage: black and white palm trees and turquoise Mediterranean water

Routes7 min read

Cap Ferrat and Èze by Scooter: the Perfect Day Trip from Nice

From a morning coffee on the harbour at Villefranche to sunset high above the bay: our one-day scooter loop around Cap Ferrat and Èze, hour by hour.

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Black 125cc scooter with tricolour stripe and chrome rack on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice

Guides7 min read

How Much Does Scooter Rental in Nice Cost? The Real Budget

Our full rate table, what the price includes, how the card deposit works, fuel, and honest ways to keep your scooter rental in Nice cheap without cutting corners.

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Guides7 min read

Getting Around Nice: Scooter, Tram, Car, Bike or On Foot?

Walking, the tram from the airport, buses, coastal trains, hire cars, bikes, taxis and scooters: an honest guide to getting around Nice and the Riviera.

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Glossy red 50cc scooter by a seafront balustrade in Nice, ready to rent

Riviera agenda7 min read

Nice Events 2027: The French Riviera Calendar, Month by Month

Carnival, the Lemon Festival, Cannes, the Monaco Grand Prix, Nice Jazz Fest and the Christmas village: your 2027 guide to what is on in Nice, with tips for getting around.

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Mint vintage scooter on a cobbled square with ochre façades, Old Nice atmosphere

Routes7 min read

Nice in 2 Days by Scooter: a 48-Hour Weekend Itinerary

A retro scooter waiting at your hotel and a timed plan for each day: Nice itself on day one, the coast road to Cap Ferrat on day two.

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Olive green vintage scooter by the sea in Nice, golden late-afternoon light on the French Riviera

Guides8 min read

Riding a Scooter in Nice for the First Time: Is It Safe?

Never ridden a scooter abroad? Riding on the right, French priority rules, roundabouts, tram rails, wet roads and two-up riding: a calm, practical guide for first-timers in Nice.

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Routes7 min read

Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice by Scooter: Route, Parking and Tips

Swap the beach for ramparts, olive groves and modern art: how to ride from Nice to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where to park, and how to add Vence or Cagnes to the day.

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Guides6 min read

Scooter Parking in Nice: Rules, Fines and Smart Habits

Two-wheeler bays, pavements, paid zones, fines and locks: how to park your scooter in Nice with peace of mind, from the old town to the seafront.

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Black and white retro scooter with its headlight on and a surfboard at dusk above Nice

Routes7 min read

The Best Beaches in and around Nice, by Scooter

Pebbles or sand, free beach or beach club, city buzz or quiet cove: our guide to the best beaches in and around Nice, all within a short scooter ride.

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MatMonScoot black and white retro scooter parked at Port Lympia in Nice, colourful pointu boats and sailboats

Routes7 min read

Villefranche Cruise Port: Things to Do on Your Own by Scooter

Tender boats, all-aboard times and a safe buffer: how to turn a Villefranche or Nice port day into your own Riviera shore excursion by scooter, with a timed 8-hour plan.

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Open scooter trunk with a beach bag, sandals and sunglasses before a day on the French Riviera

Guides7 min read

Do You Need a Licence to Rent a Scooter in France? (UK, US, EU visitors)

Car licence, motorcycle category, international driving permit: what UK, US and EU visitors need to ride a 50cc or 125cc scooter in France, explained clearly.

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Breakfast on a hotel balcony overlooking the sea and the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, before the scooter is delivered

Guides7 min read

Scooter Rental in Nice: Prices, Licence and Tips (2027)

Everything you need before renting a retro moped in Nice: our 50cc and 125cc prices, what is included, licence rules, deposit, delivery and where to ride.

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Guides6 min read

Vespa Rental in Nice? What a Vespa-Style Retro Scooter Really Is

Many visitors search for a Vespa in Nice. Here is an honest explanation of what a retro scooter is, what it is not, and how to choose the right rental.

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Guides7 min read

Where to Stay in Nice: A Neighbourhood Guide for First-Timers and Return Visitors

Old Town buzz, seafront elegance, a bohemian port or a quiet hill with a view: how to choose the right Nice neighbourhood, and how to get around from each one.

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Routes7 min read

Nice to Monaco by Scooter: the Basse Corniche Coastal Route

About 20 km of sea views from Port Lympia to Monaco, through Villefranche, Beaulieu, Èze-sur-Mer and Cap-d'Ail. Our stop-by-stop route, with the essentials before you go.

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The Journal: routes, tips and the Dolce Vita in Nice

Things to Do in Nice: 15 Ideas, From the Seafront to Matisse, by Scooter

Basse, Moyenne or Grande Corniche: Which One to Ride by Scooter?

Cap Ferrat and Èze by Scooter: the Perfect Day Trip from Nice

How Much Does Scooter Rental in Nice Cost? The Real Budget

Getting Around Nice: Scooter, Tram, Car, Bike or On Foot?

Nice Events 2027: The French Riviera Calendar, Month by Month

Nice in 2 Days by Scooter: a 48-Hour Weekend Itinerary

Riding a Scooter in Nice for the First Time: Is It Safe?

Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice by Scooter: Route, Parking and Tips

Scooter Parking in Nice: Rules, Fines and Smart Habits

The Best Beaches in and around Nice, by Scooter

Villefranche Cruise Port: Things to Do on Your Own by Scooter

Do You Need a Licence to Rent a Scooter in France? (UK, US, EU visitors)

Scooter Rental in Nice: Prices, Licence and Tips (2027)

Vespa Rental in Nice? What a Vespa-Style Retro Scooter Really Is

Where to Stay in Nice: A Neighbourhood Guide for First-Timers and Return Visitors

Nice to Monaco by Scooter: the Basse Corniche Coastal Route

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