| Nice is one of the bigger French cities and | | | | what youre looking at. Also be selective |
| its one of the largest on the Mediterranean. | | | | about visits to churches and palaces, if you |
| It is a very busy location with Frances | | | | try to explore too many you can become a |
| second biggest airport namely Nice Cote d | | | | little overwhelmed. |
| Azur International. It is perfectly situated | | | | |
| to explore the rest of the Cote d Azur. It is | | | | Known as the capital of the Cote d Azur, Nice |
| within easy distance of the rural villages of | | | | is lively with non stop nightlife, great |
| the province and just a stones throw away | | | | bars, restaurants and entertainment. |
| from Cannes and Monaco. | | | | |
| | | | It has an excellent selection of places to |
| Divided into the well preserved district of | | | | eat and drink with the menus reflecting the |
| Vieux Nice, which lies to the east, below the | | | | abundance of fresh regional produce. In |
| hill of Le Chateau, the modern city centre, | | | | particular some excellent seafood |
| the beaches and port and finally the | | | | restaurants. The Italian influence is also |
| enchanting and stimulating Cimiez district, a | | | | strong, with many menus featuring pasta. |
| northern suburb. The beachfront is famous for | | | | Restaurants are obliged by law to post their |
| its Promenade d Anglais along which lie | | | | menu prices outside. Purely vegetarian |
| swaying palms and extravagant hotels. The | | | | restaurants are hard to find but most |
| city is overflowing with bustling markets, | | | | restaurants will be able to provide |
| friendly boutiques, sumptuous restaurants and | | | | vegetarian dishes of some sort. |
| cafes, and boasts numerous museums, relics | | | | |
| and architectural treasures. | | | | Bursting with boutiques and markets, making |
| | | | shopping for anything from designer to trendy |
| It is a vibrant city of colours. The deep | | | | home ware, wines and oils or antique books, |
| azure blue of the Mediterranean, the | | | | an absolute pleasure. |
| terrocottas of the old towns Provencal houses | | | | |
| and the bright reds, yellows and purples of | | | | Although the weather is at its best in June |
| hibiscus and mimosa. | | | | when the mistral has subsided, early summer |
| | | | and early autumn are probably the best time |
| There are has more banks, galleries and | | | | to visit. The weather is still delightfully |
| museums than anywhere else outside Paris. The | | | | warm but the city is less crowded. |
| local currency in France is the euro. | | | | |
| | | | The summer months or the high season can be a |
| The transport system in Nice is made up, | | | | little overcrowded with a general increase in |
| primarily, of buses and taxis. | | | | prices of up to thirty percent. Hotels, |
| | | | restaurants and museums usually close around |
| If visiting art galleries and museums, try to | | | | November time. |
| do a little prep before you go so you know | | | | |