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Nice Travel Information
Blessed with an outstanding winter sunshine record, Nice has long been a
favourite destination to visit out of season.
An intriguing mix of former Italian port and turn or the century Belle
Epoque resort, this bustling city offers so much more that just a beach
holiday.
Nice
France
Tempting shops and boutiques line the pedestrianised city centre and the
winding alleys of the Old Town.
By night, the capital of the Cote d'Azur brims with lively pavement
bars, restaurants and trinket stalls. Nice is a superb short break
choice.
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Nice Travel and Flight
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Getting There
Direct flights to Nice are available from most of the major UK
international airports. Flights to Nice take approx 2 hours. You
can search for flights to Nice by clicking on the 'Cheap Flights' button
at the top of the left hand menu.
Hotels in Nice are also available to book online, just visit our 'Hotels
Abroad' page for discount hotel rates.
Getting Around
The Old town of Nice (pedestrianised area) and the beaches are easily
accessible by foot. The bus network serves the city and
surrounding areas.
Must See
For views of the bay, take the public lift from the Quai des Etats-Unis
to the gardens, which surround the Castle above the Old Town.
Take a look in one of Nice's many museums or enjoy the architecture of
its cathedrals.
Must Do
Wander around the pedestrian precinct behind the Albert 1st Gardens,
where you will find a collection of bars, cafes, shops and boutiques.
Visit the Galleries Lafayette department store and the modern Nice
Etoile shopping mall.
Couturier shops are to be found on rue du Paradis and avenue de Suede.
For more unusual items, try the Old Town streets of du Marche, de la
Boucherie and du Collet.
The principal market is in Cours Saleya selling fruit, vegetables and
flowers, and the old Flower Market is a beautiful sight in the morning.
To Relax
There are any number of eating out options, from reasonably priced
pizzerias in the Old Town to restaurants of the highest calibre, or
discover one of the numerous nightclubs and discos where you can dance
the night away!
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
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Nice by Cheap Online
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Nice Highlights
> The Capital of the French Riviera offers warm Mediterranean air
year round
> Visit the Cours Saleya Flower market in the Old Town which
transforms into a bustling restaurant quarter in the evening
> Crammed with character from its old town, narrow and winding, to
the cosmopolitan Promenade des Anglais
> Stroll through the picturesque square of Place Massena, built in
1835, where you will discover arcaded building and the Opera with its
elaborate 19th century facade
> Take the lift to the top of Le Chateau, the rock that cuts Nice off
from its harbour, and marvel at the spectacular views
Book yourself a flight or city break to Nice with Cheap Online Flights.
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