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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While the trains can at times be dirty or covered in graffiti, they are fast and reasonably priced and there is no denying how beautiful the journey along the coast from Monaco to Cannes is.
After buying your ticket, don’t forget to validate it using the yellow machines as you enter the platform.
Well worth a quick visit.
The whole of the old town is taken up with a large antiques market on Mondays. Get there early for those bargains!
The ferry to Corsica is also very close by and its only a short trip to get there
Close to 50,000 people attend and listen to the live music performed on three stages within Roman amphitheatres on Cimiez hill, yet despite the numbers it never feels crowded and there is always plenty of room amongst the olive trees to mingle and stroll.
The easiest way to travel to the venue is by public bus, however further details regarding the festival can be found at: www.nicejazzfest.com
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