In the heart of the French Riviera, Nice is an amazing, serene, and sea-facing city full of tourist attractions spot. It is a popular city for couples and families, has inspired artists, and is always a treat to the eyes of those who visit. It is a large city though, so it can be tough exploring it. So, here’s a handy travel guide to help you sail smoothly on a trip to Nice.
How to Reach ?
Nice airport (NCE) is one of the best suitable ways to arrive in the city, it is an international airport, and there are flights from more than 100 destinations including New York, India, and others.
Besides planes, there are several connections from Nice Railway Station and Buses to other cities in France and also Italy.
Things to see in Nice, France
- The Beach When you’re nice, you have free access to the beach. Nice has some serene white pebble beaches. All the beaches are open to the public and also there are a few private sections that charge about €20/per day for lounge chairs and some refreshing drinks. Some famous beaches are Beau Rivage, Bains Militaires and Opéra Plage.
- Explore Old Town (Vieux Nice)
Nice’s old town area dates back to the 16th century. It’s a good option to spend time exploring the narrow streets of the old town. There are also many sidewalks and cafes where you can grab a bite or have a drink. - Castle Hill If you’re looking for a spectacular view of the city of Nice, Castle Hill is the place to enjoy such views. You can get to the top via a free elevator or can walk upstairs. At the top, you find a waterfall, a castle cemetery, and also a nice park.
- Museums
Nice has several museums featuring and showing off the old French culture. Out of all the museums, the Chagall Museum is one of the best and other museums include the Matisse Museum and the Museum of Modern Art and Contemporary Art.
- World Famous Film and other events
If you plan to visit in May, that’s also the time for Cannes Film Festival and also Monaco Grand Prix. If planning to visit in February, then the Jazz à Juan festival is the main attraction during that time.
Where and What to eat in Nice
As Nice is close to Italy, you will find a lot of food options as a mixture of French and Italian Cuisines. As tourism is the main earning source in Nice so you will find the prices of food items to be a bit on the high side.
If you are someone who wants to try traditional Nicoise cuisine, always look for restaurants that are certified by Cuisine Nissarde. Some of the best restaurants in Nice is serving authentic traditional dishes are Restaurant Le Safari, Restaurant Lou Countea, and Chez Thérésa.
Apart from the traditional food, some of the best restaurants serving Italian, Moroccan, Mediterranean, or European are Sable d’Or, That’s Amore, La Pêche à la Vigne, La Merenda, and Le Bistrot d’ Antoine.
Stays Recommendations
There are several hotels in Nice and most of them are four-star accommodations. But for a treat try the recently renovated Westminster Hotel, the sea-facing hotel situated in the heart of Nice, the staff here is very helpful. It is very close to the luxury shopping area and also to the historic streets of the old town of Nice.
In addition to this, the Hotel Negresco is probably Nice’s most famous hotel. One travel tip for a summer trip to nice would be that you book accommodation in advance as Nice gets busy in summer and is usually overbooked.
So, after going through the travel guide, you now know about the city of Nice, and all the basics of a Nice trip, including what to see, where to stay, how to move around, as well as where to eat.
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