Travel Tips - Nice area, France

 

The city of Nice on the French Riviera is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. With its stunning beaches, great weather and many local visitor attractions, it's one of the most popular places on the Riviera. Nice is a great place to stay, and from here you are within easy striking distance of Cannes, Antibes, Monaco and Monte Carlo, playground to the rich and famous.

Nice has everything that you might expect of a sophisticated city on the Riviera: City beaches, great seaside dining, an outdoor market, great nightlife, elegant city streets, a selection of museums, a palace, and some wonderful architecture. There is also some superb casinos; so if you feel like emulating that great James Bond in Casino Royale, slip on your white tuxedo; good gaming, and fine dining - this is just the place for you.

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Posted by: Simon | Date: 13th June 2009
Boulanger Patissier du Port  
 
Boulanger Patissier du Port  
 
Nice offers plenty of places to grab a quick bite to eat, particularly if you are eager to get on with sightseeing before it gets too hot, but my favourite thing to do is find a quality boulanger and buy a baguette and a slice of Tarte au Flan (French Custard tart). One such Boulanger (Boulanger Patissier du Port), which can be found on Rue Bavastro, is well worth hunting down. Nearby there is also, Le Peche Mignon, an excellent chocolate shop, on Rue Bonaparte.
 
 

Tags: food eating
 
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 13th June 2009
Beautiful Panoramas from Castle Hill in Nice  
 
Beautiful Panoramas from Castle Hill in Nice  
 
Considered to be the cradle of the old town of Nice, Castle Hill is a fortified site, offers stunning panoramic views over the Promenade des Anglais and the old port of Nice and despite nearly five visits, there is something about Castle Hill that always brings me back whenever I’m travelling to Nice. Whether it’s the wonderful views, photo opportunities or merely the opportunity to work up an appetite before heading for lunch in the old town, I cannot recommend visiting Castle Hill enough.

To really make the most of your visit I would suggest allocating a good 40 minutes and accessing the stone steps on the Promenade des Anglais side (next to the Hotel Suisse), that way you can enjoy the views of the beach before descending the hill on the Port side.

There is a children’s playground at the top of the hill, toilets (0.35 Euro), a café and lift if you don’t fancy walking back down.
 
 

 
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 13th June 2009
Boat trips and scuba diving from Nice Port  
 
If you fancy getting out of Nice for the day, the Trans Cote d'Azur - Transport Maritime office at the entrance to the Port of Nice offer a range of boats trips include short cruises to Monaco and Antibes as well as half and full day scuba diving session with an PADI accredited supplier. Prices start at 16 Euro for half a day and 40 Euro for a full day.
 
Location: Nice Port
 

 
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Posted by: Simon | Date: 13th June 2009
Bar le Fountaine, Nice Port  
 
This tiny, rather dilapidated bar is actually not too bad a place to enjoy a crepe before you venture into the Port of Nice. Sit outside and gaze onto the super yachts whilst tucking in to your Nutella crepe (a snip at 2.50 Euro). Avoid the hot dogs.
 
Location: Quai Lunel, Port of Nice, Nice.
 

 

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