For three centuries, Nice has been attracting vacationers with is warm climate. Walking on the waterside Promenade des Anglais is a perfect way to see what fun is on offer here. There are plenty of accommodation options when booking with HotelTravel.com.
The delightful city of Nice is the second-largest city in France and one of Europe’s top tourist destinations. The city is blessed with beautiful landscapes, gorgeous coastlines, great shopping venues and sumptuous local cuisine. In addition, Nice is overflowing with lovely art-deco facades, fascinating museums and inspired galleries. Nice is also a popular destination for couples, honeymooners and family holidaymakers. One of the most interesting attractions in the city is The Matisse Museum, which is located on the hill of Cimiez. This museum houses an extensive collection of paintings, artworks, sculptures, and historic books. The Cours Saleya Flower Market is another ‘must-see’ attraction while visiting Nice. The market area is also dotted with charming cafes, souvenir shops and of course—stunning floral.
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Located in south-east France, perched on the Mediterranean coast halfway between Monaco and Cannes, where the Alps and the Paillon River meet the sea, Nice is a picturesque holiday destination with much to discover. Nice is the un-official capital of the French Riviera, and a good base for exploring the Cote d’Azur. It is an ideal destination for lovers of sun and sea, with touches of history thrown in for good measure. From Baroque architecture to Rococo Belle Époque, from Impressionism to the New Age, the Cote d'Azur has an impressive cultural heritage that adds to the glamour and beauty already inherent in the area.
Baie des Anges / Promenade des Anglais
This famous seafront promenade provides hours of enjoyment for the entire family. Children will love the Adventure Playground which includes table tennis, a pontoon, and swimming lessons, all under the watchful eye of a qualified swimming instructor/lifeguard. Other facilities include paddle-boats, jet-skis, parasailing, sea-water swimming pool, and a beachside café with delicious cuisine served on a delightful shaded terrace.
Nice has numerous festivals and events ranging from small gatherings to big celebrations. The most popular festivals are the Carnival de Nice in February, Fête de la St-Jean celebrating June’s Summer Solstice and the renowned Jazz Festival in July.
Baie des Anges / Promenade des Anglais
A stroll along the Baie des Anges is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. This much-loved promenade hugs the seashore for several kilometres. Take advantage of the superb range of activities on offer, including paddle-boats, jet-skis, parasailing, sea-water swimming pool, children’s playground, etc. You can also enjoy great cuisine on the beach itself with an excellent menu to choose from, served on a delightful shaded terrace. The promenade's characteristic blue chairs, scattered along the way, provide the perfect vantage point from which to take in the expanse of brilliant blue sea stretching as far as the eye can see. On the opposite side of the promenade are several upscale hotels, boutiques and cafes.
Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur is the second largest airport in France. The Nice airport is served by direct flights to and from America, most European cities, North Africa and other French cities. A free shuttle-bus provides service between the two terminals and the parking lots. The shuttle-bus runs every 8 minutes during peak hours and every 15 minutes at other times.
As of January 1, 2002, the official currency of France is the Euro. One Euro is divided into 100 cents or centimes. Coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 centimes; as well as 1 and 2 Euro coins. Notes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. It is often difficult to get change for 500 Euro. This currency is valid throughout other EU (European Union) countries.
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