I just completed my annual pilgrimage to the old country (Italy) and had particularly good luck this time. I drove from Stresa in Lago Maggiore up to Nice and found one truly excellent restaurant and two really fine hotels. I'm submitting those reviews as well. This review is about a hotel called Villa St. Maxime, north of Nice in the village of St. Paul. Nice little town by the way. A bit touristy, but quite beautiful. Nice to get away from the circus on the coast too. Anyhow the hotel was beautiful, amazing architecture. The rooms well equipped with stunning views (and air conditioned thank God!). A huge pool. Great free breakfasts in the morning. Their poached eggs are very special. And free drinks at night. Nice hosts, and good guests. Every night was like a small cocktail party on the terrace where we swapped stories. All in all, a great place. I'm coming back next year.
- Hotel St Maxime
- St Maxime Hotel

