Destination French Riviera: A Weekend in Nice at Le Palais de la Mediterranée

A quick cure for the winter blues? A long weekend on the French Riviera-- as it's bathed in sunshine more than 300 days of the year. From Paris, hop on a fast TGV and you'll be there in a matter of hours. Check in to Le Palais de la Mediterranée, the most sought-after address in Nice, for some Art Deco grandeur and a prime setting on Promenade des Anglais overlooking the Mediterranean. You might not want to leave the hotel's third floor; there's an indoor/outdoor pool, gastronomic restaurant, lounge and terrace with dazzling views. But if you can tear yourself away, you'll find that Nice is the gateway to the French Alps and the Côte d'Azur. Pick up the "French Riviera" pass and you'll get free entry to 20 sites and museums in the area, along with discounts to restaurants and shops.

Take advantage of the "Concorde Weekend" package and you'll get a 20% discount on the best available rate for your stay including a daily buffet breakfast (for 2-night stay minimum) and a late check-out at 6 pm. Also available until April 30, 2011: The Winter Offer, which translates to 30% off your stay. As proof of its commitment to the planet's sustainable development, Concorde Hotels & Resorts will give €1 to the Care France association for every reservation of this offer.