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Nice a French City



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Places to visit in Nice photos and guide




Nice is a large city in the Cote d` Azur region of France

The town stretches from the coast up to Le Chateau a picturesque ruin.

Its has some very elegant hotels along the Promenade des Anglais which has a great view of the sea.

The Promenade des Anglais is a pleasant place to walk and be seen.

The Promenade des Anglais

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The city of Nice France


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Nice Old Town

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The old town of Vieux Nice, with its flagstone narrow streets and the harbour are separated from the new part by the Paillon River.

At the Place Garibaldi you can walk around the fountain and visit one of the many cafés in the area.

There are plenty of things to do the Casino Ruhl the Bar Anglais at the nearby Negresco Hotel Nice


Old street in Nice


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There are lots of things happening during the summer

A Jazz festival draws international performers.

Then the film festival at Cannes and the Carnival of Nice, their main celebration.

You can go by helicopter to nearby Monaco.

If you like culture there are several museums in the area.

The French impressionists Matisse and Chagall lived here for some time.

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The Beach Nice

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Nice has a large international airport which serves the whole of the Cote d Azur. If you are flying to France find the best deals on flights



The Hotel La Perouse

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On the seafront, nestled in the gardens of The Chateau castle, next to the old town with its famous flower and antique markets. 2 km from railway station and Acropolis fair grounds, 7 km from Nice Cte d'Azur airport. Limousine service on request.

Hotel La Perouse Nice


The Beach at Nice

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Nice is mainly a resort town but you will find a large variety of luxury goods there is a fresh flower market and lots of antiques .

French perfumes are manufactured here and in the small town of Grasse just in the hills behind Nice. You can see the perfume being made and it is a good day out.You should also visit the Hill village of Eze

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We have stayed in a Gite just at the back of Nice it is a cheaper option than a Hotel

Alpes-Maritimes

This pretty and tastefully decorated converted farmhouse is set in a large garden with olive trees, in the hills just behind Nice. The wooden above ground swimming pool is ideal for children in the warm weather and table tennis will keep them occupied. The property has original features dating well over a hundred years old with beamed ceilings, original stone walls and a large kitchen and woodburner in the living area. A bright conservatory with large bay doors opens onto the garden, providing a delightful extra living area and cool shade in the summer under the vine covered pergola. Situated close to the ’Grand Corniche’ the property has access to Nice in one direction and Villefrance-sur-Mer and Monaco in the other.

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    Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris

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    Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district.

    A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris.

    From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.

    Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris


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    Le Meridien Hotel Nice

    Le Meridien hotel Nice The Le Meridien Hotel Nice is located in the city of Nice.

    This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center.

    There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France.

    This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport.

    Le Meridien Hotel Nice



    A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers

    Loire gite France

    This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away.

    Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.

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    Columbiers-du-Plessis, in the Loire Valley

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    The farmhouse and cottages of La Returais

    are part of what used to be a working hamlet

    in the 16-1700?s. This beautifully restored

    farm hamlet retains plenty of the original

    rustic charm with its old oak beams and

    huge stone fireplaces.

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    Hotel De La Vallee Dinard

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    In the heart of the charming seaside resort of Dinard, the Hotel De La Vallee is a cosy seafront hotel offering comfortable accommodation and a unique view of the Channel.

    Guest rooms are equipped with en suite facilities and present cosy and elegant spaces. Some have a balcony and others offer an unrestricted view of the sea.

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    This 19th-century hotel is surrounded by palms and magnolias and furnished in belle-époque style with a pink façade, 200 metres from the sea, shops and casino and 10 kilometres from Monaco. Guests can dine in the stylish restaurant, relax in the spa sauna, and sunbathe on the private sandy beach.

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    Hotel Duret Paris


    The Hotel Duret is ideally located between Place de l Étoile and Porte Maillot, just a few steps away from the Champs Élysées and the Palais de Congrès, in one of the most prestigious areas of Paris.

    The property is placed in a typical, calm Parisian street, and offers an elegant yet intimate atmosphere, a heaven of quietness and pleasure.

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    Hotel Campanile Narbonne

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    Hotel Campanile Narbonne

    Built 2 years ago in a quiet area, 10 minutes by car from the city center of Narbonne, Hotel Campanile Narbonne is an ideal choice for both tourists and business travellers. Located only 15 kilometers from the shores of the Mediterranean sea and the nearby beaches. The Hotel features a spacious restaurant, meeting facilities, free parking area and free wireless Internet access

    Campanile Hotel Narbonne


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    Visit our new page on the Paris antique markets


    Apt French market town

    The Lavender fields of France


    Nice town centre at night

    Nice town center at night

    A narrow building in the old part of town where two roads meet

    Nice old town narrow building




    Cottage to rent

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    It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez

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