Mr & Mrs Smith

If you can tear yourself away from Toile Blanche's excellent restaurant, the nearby Les Bachannales offers Michelin-starred dining in a shaded terrace, with personal service from the chef and innovative cuisine at a comparative bargain price. If you need beach time as well, it's a half hour drive to the beaches of Nice, including trendy Hi Beach, which offers separate areas for family and grown-ups and a trendy beachside lounging, drinking and dining venue.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Toile Blanche. A perfect venue for our first anniversary. Would definately recommend hiring a car as this gives you a chance, should you be able to leave the beautiful, peaceful grounds of the hotel, to appreciate what the local area has to offer. If you are looking for a trip to the beach and good lunch, head for Juan Les Pins, which is only about 30 minutes' drive away. After soaking up the sun, we had a superb lunch right by the beach. The warm allure of Toile Blanche will no doubt call you back...