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Places to visit in Nice


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 Hotel Negresco

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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.

If you would like to stay in Nice and need a hotel try these Discount hotels for the best deals



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.

The Hotel La Perouse

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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