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Nice
Nice is a wonderful French Riviera city, and a popular destination for couples, honeymooners and sun-worshipers. It is a large city, though, and it can be tough mastering it. The image that immediately springs to mind when you think of Nice is one of the famous Promenade des Anglais hugging the pebbly shores. But there is an old town hiding many picturesque treasures and a bustling city centre, both of which lie parallel to the sea. Unassumingly tucked into the eastern part of town, the port exudes a charm all of its own, and the various hills – Cimiez northeast of Vieux-Nice and the centre, and Mont-Boron east of the harbour – make up green and tranquil districts endowed with stunning panoramas. Arénas in the west and Promenade du Paillon northeast of the old town are the main business and conference centres, the rest is primarily residential.
Find out all the basics of a Nice vacation, including what to do, what to see, where to stay, great day-trips and how to get around.
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Getting There
Nice is well-served by the Nice-Cote d'Azur airport just west of the city.
There are numerous shuttle buses and local bus services to Nice and other Riviera cities, as well as overpriced taxis, to take you into the city when you arrive. If you are traveling by rail, Nice has three rail stations but you will probably arrive in the main terminal at Nice Ville.
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What to see
Nice itself is an attraction: the rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping, splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades. But there are several spots that a tourist simply must see, such as the Cours Saleya Flower Market, the MatisseMuseum, ancient Roman ruins, the Russian Cathedral and more. Nice is second only to Paris in the number of museums and galleries. Be sure you know which spots have the most allure before you visit.
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Around Nice
The South of France has been one of the most fashionable tourist destinations for more than a century. The attractions of Nice, Cannes and the mountain villages that overlook the deep blue Mediterranean speak for themselves. And Monaco, with its famed gambling capital of Monte Carlo literally, shouts its presence. Then there is Provence, the inspiration of a thousand artists and writers from pre-history to contemporary times. Even the shortest stay illustrates the magnetic pull of this region; its history, unspoilt towns and villages, chic Riviera resorts, gastronomic delights, scenic diversity and above all, the incredible light so beloved of painters.
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Museems of Nice
There are dozens of museums to visit in Nice and reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Many famous painters past and present have their works exhibited here but also featured are museems which reflect the maritime traditions of the area.
Nice is second only to Paris in the number of museums and galleries in France. If you’re a history buff, art aficionado, archeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, the museems in Nice would be perfect for a day or afternoon excursion!
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Where to Stay
Nice is a major tourist destination all year round, and has a remarkably comprehensive selection of hotels, catering to all tastes and budgets. There are hotels with fabulous views of the sea, and family-run hotels offering the best of the French hospitality. Fans of the belle epoque should head straight for Nice's most famous hotel, the centenarian Negresco, which occupies pride of place on the city's magnificent seaside walkway, the Promenade des Anglais. The area around the station also has a large number of hotels. This area is also home to some of the more inexpensive accommodation in the city.
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Where to Eat
Restaurants in Nice range from cheap and cheerful to Michelin-starred. If your hotel or apartment is in the centre of Nice or OldTown, you will have a wide choice of where to eat in Nice all within walking distance, not including the hundreds of fast-food cafes and bars and numerous boulangeries.
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Nightlife
Nestled on France's south-eastern coast, Nice's Mediterranean location is certainly matched by its steamy and pulsating nightlife. Nice's nightlife runs the whole gamut, from grungy backpacker bars in the old town through to glitzy nightclubs where the rich and beautiful descend to see and be seen. In short there is something for everyone in the city centre.
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Old city center of Nice
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