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Routes

• 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.
• Cap Ferrat and Èze by Scooter: the Perfect Day Trip from NiceFrom 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.
• Nice in 2 Days by Scooter: a 48-Hour Weekend ItineraryA 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.
• Nice to Monaco by Scooter: the Basse Corniche Coastal RouteAbout 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.
• Saint-Paul-de-Vence from Nice by Scooter: Route, Parking and TipsSwap 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.
• The Best Beaches in and around Nice, by ScooterPebbles 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.
• Villefranche Cruise Port: Things to Do on Your Own by ScooterTender 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.

Guides

• 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.
• 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.
• How Much Does Scooter Rental in Nice Cost? The Real BudgetOur 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.
• 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.
• Scooter Parking in Nice: Rules, Fines and Smart HabitsTwo-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.
• 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.
• Vespa Rental in Nice? What a Vespa-Style Retro Scooter Really IsMany 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.
• Where to Stay in Nice: A Neighbourhood Guide for First-Timers and Return VisitorsOld 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.

Riviera agenda

• Nice Events 2027: The French Riviera Calendar, Month by MonthCarnival, 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.

Dolce Vita

• Things to Do in Nice: 15 Ideas, From the Seafront to Matisse, by ScooterThe 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.