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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownNiceVillefranche-sur-Mer at 6.8 km (16 min)
Insee code06088Falicon at 8.8 km (17 min)
Postcode06100La Trinité at 10.1 km (15 min)
Latitude43.6960360Beaulieu-sur-Mer at 10.1 km (18 min)
Longitude7.2655920Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat at 11.2 km (20 min)
AltitudeFrom 0 to 520 metersÈze at 11.3 km (18 min)
Surface71.92 km²Drap at 11.5 km (17 min)
Population348721 inhabitantsCantaron at 12.4 km (17 min)
Density4876 inhabitants/km²Aspremont at 13 km (24 min)
National labelsSaint-Isidore at 13.2 km (18 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesTourrette-Levens at 15.6 km (24 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Nice natural light!

Capital of the Cote d'Azur, Nice is located between sea and mountains, in southern France and central Europe and only a few kilometers from the Italian border. City of history, culture, art, creative, events, leisure, nature, softness, taste buds ... Nice cultivates the charm of its difference by offering a range of countless tours and activities.

Its natural landscapes of great beauty and exceptional light has inspired the greatest painters and artists. Nice, with its flowery gardens impeccably, with Mediterranean and exotic, small luxury hotels, palaces with beautiful facades classified, fashion boutiques representing the biggest names in haute couture and French perfumes, handicrafts, Many museums and galleries, large and small tables Starry typical restaurants, outstanding wines from very old vines, is an ideal destination for all.

Its elegant seafront, colorful markets and incomparable scents, its old town with narrow streets and lively, its treasures of art baroque buildings whose architecture reflects the splendor of the past, its charming small squares, cafes, pubs where you can eat outside in summer and winter, its Carnival and its internationally renowned festivals are all part of the romance and the art of French living, living throughout the year!


SIGHTSEEING
  • La Promenade des Anglais.
  • Cours Saleya with its famous flower market.
  • The Old Nice and its picturesque streets.
  • The Palais Lascaris, baroque monument of Old Nice.
  • The Cathedral of St. Reparata.
  • Castle Hill.
  • The neighborhood and its homes Cimiez Belle Epoque.
  • Place Massena.
  • The monastery of Cimiez.
  • The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
  • Museum of Fine Arts.
  • The Matisse museum.
  • The Musée Chagall.
  • The Russian Cathedral.
  • The Bellet vineyard.
  • Recreation: Cooking classes.
Detailed information
TransportAirport of Nice - Côte d'Azur,   Seaport of Nice,   Train station of Nice-Riquier,   Train station of Nice-Saint-Augustin,   Train station of Nice-Saint-Roch,   Train station of Nice-Ville
Information pointsTourist Office of Nice
Leisure centresArchaeological Museum of Nice-Cemenelum,   Beach Aubry Lecome,   Beach Beau-Rivage,   Beach Blue Beach,   Beach Californie,   Beach Carras,   Beach Castel,   Beach Centenaire,   Beach Coco Beach,   Beach Fabron - Bambou,   Beach Florida,   Beach Forum,   Beach Lenval,   Beach Lido,   Beach Magnan,   Beach Neptune,   Beach Opera,   Beach Poincaré,   Beach Ponchettes,   Beach Sainte-Hélene,   Beach Sporting,   Beach Voilier,   Beach of the Ruhl,   Botanical Garden of Nice,   Casino Palais Méditerranée,   Casino Ruhl Barrière,   Golf Course of Nice,   Marina of Nice,   Museum International d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky,   Museum Matisse,   Museum Message Biblique Marc Chagall,   Museum Prieuré du Vieux-Logis,   Museum of Art and History of Nice,   Museum of Fine Art of Nice,   Museum of La Marine,   Museum of Modern Art of Nice,   Museum of Natural History of Nice,   Museum of Paléontologie Humaine de Terra Amata,   Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of the Pays Niçois,   Museum of the Arts Asiatiques
MonumentsAbbey Saint-Pons,   Arena of Cimiez,   Castle of Crémat,   Cathedral Russe Saint-Nicolas,   Cathedral Sainte-Marie de Cimiez,   Cathedral Sainte-Réparate,   Chapel Sainte-Croix,   Chapel of La Miséricorde,   Chapel of La Visitation,   Chapel of the Saint-Sépulcre,   Church Notre-Dame-Auxiliatrice,   Church Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur,   Church Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin,   Church Saint-Nicolas-et-Sainte-Alexandra,   Church Saint-Roch,   Church Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc,   Column of the pape,   Convent Saint-François,   Fort of the mont Alban,   Fountain of the Tritons,   Lighthouse of Nice,   Monastery of Cimiez,   Palace Communal,   Palace Lascaris,   Palace of Marbre,   Palace of la Méditerranée,   Palace of the Ducs de Savoie,   Private Mansion Negresco,   Synagogue of Nice,   Thermal Baths of Cimiez,   Villa Arson
Performance hallsAcropolis,   Comédie de Nice,   Cultural Centre of la Providence,   Espace Magnan,   L'Altherax,   Le Bouff'Scène,   Le Sezamo,   Le Teocali,   Opera of Nice,   Palais Nikaia,   Palais de la Méditerranée,   Salle S.Grappelli - Cedac de Cimiez,   Stadium Charles Ehrmann,   Stadium Nice Stadium,   Stadium of the Ray,   Theatre Athena,   Theatre Francis Gag,   Theatre Lino Ventura,   Theatre l'Alphabet,   Theatre la Semeuse,   Theatre of L'Eau Vive,   Theatre of L'Impasse,   Theatre of La Cité,   Theatre of La Semeuse,   Theatre of La Traverse,   Theatre of Verdure,   Theatre of the Cours,   Theatre of the Oiseaux,   Theatre of the Port
Natural sitesCape of Rascasse,   Headland of the Ponchettes,   Mount Boron

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Battle of Carnival and flowers in February.
  • Sacred Music Festival: in June
  • Music Festival: in June
  • Iron Man in June.
  • Prom Party in July and August.
  • Nice Jazz Festival: July.
  • Village of Christmas in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The charming village of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
  • The hilltop village of Eze.
  • Nice's hinterland.
  • The hilltop village of St. Agnes.
  • Saint-Paul de Vence.
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WEATHER
Monday 13 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 6°C
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C
Wednesday 15 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Le jardin du windsor
Nice
A creative and traditional cuisine. Service in the tropical garden in the summer and around the fireplace in the restaurant in winter.
Located in NiceFrom 30 € to 40 € per person 
La Taverne Alsacienne  
9.5
Nice
La Taverne Alsacienne... A good table Nice. The Alsatian Tavern, a table of the South. More recently, the Taverne grown Alsatian flavors other than those that made his reputation. Without...
Located in NiceFrom 25 € to 60 € per person 
Le Ligure
Nice
In the heart of Nice, The Ligure Nice Restaurant, is a very beautiful, typical and good place specialised in banquets, gathering or any other cocktail party from 15 to 250 persons....
Located in NiceFrom 20 € to 60 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa kilauea  
Nice
Our guest house is located on the hills in the heart of Nice on the French Riviera, only a few minutes drive from the Promenade des Anglais and beaches. Our Villa widely open to the...
Located in NiceFrom 120 € to 150 € the double room 
Le castel enchante    
9.4
Nice
Situated on the upper part of the town, this pretty turn-of-the -century Italianate house is only a few minutes from the city center and the seaside. Swimming-pool, parking. Charming...
Located in Nice110 € the double room 
Villa Lou Fabroun    
9.5
Nice
An air campaign in the city.. The villa Lou Fabroun with a large garden is situated in a quiet area of ​​Nice. A 5 minutes walk from the sea, La Promenade des Anglais and transport...
Located in NiceFrom 90 € to 110 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Fricero Hi Beach Nice Plage
Nice
1 Bedroom apartment For Rent. Nice, French Riviera. This air conditioned apartment is very comfortable and quiet. It has been completely renovated throughout and has new furnishings....
Located in NiceFrom 650 € to 780 € per week 
Nice centre ville
Nice
Nice. Cosy 2 room apartment close to Promenade des Anglais, Negresco Hotel 3rd floor elevator sea view and tropical garden beautiful sun rising sun exposure.
Located in NiceFrom 400 € to 650 € per week 
4 pièces, Nice centre, la mer à pieds
Nice
This beautiful, spacious apartment of 110 m² has the capacity to accommodate up to 8 adults and a baby in two independent bedrooms and a large living-room with a convertible sofa-bed....
Located in NiceFrom 850 € to 1200 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping caravaning saint paul  
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
caravaningsaintpaul.fr. caravaningstpaul@aol.com. At the foot of the medieval village world famous for its artists, its museums and galleries, a large green park and a valley ensoleillée....
Located 11.4 km from NiceFrom 17 € to 20 € per day 
Parc des Maurettes    
8.5
Villeneuve-Loubet
Calm and relaxation in a nice and shadowy site **** free : spa facilities (2 relaxing spas - 1 swimming spa - sauna - terrace) **** internet receipt on every pitch (Wifi) and internet...
Located 13.1 km from NiceFrom 17 € to 25.50 € per day 
Camping Au Vallon Rouge    
8.4
La Colle-sur-Loup
Ideally situated in the golden traiangle between Cannes, Nice and Grasse-Saint Paul de Vence, Between the sea and the mountains, 9 km from the coast, come and enjoy the green, shaddy...
Located 13.4 km from Nice 

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HOTELS
Hotel Negresco     
9
Nice
Designed from Belle Epoque era, Hotel Negresco is located on Promenade des Anglais, overlooking the Bay of Angels in Nice. It offers individually decorated rooms reflecting styles as...
Located in NiceRoom from 136 €
Goldstar Resort & Suites     
8.3
Nice
This 4-star resort sits city centre of Nice, just 250 metres from the Promenade des Anglais. It features a rooftop heated pool with solarium The Goldstar Resort and Suites offers spacious...
Located in NiceRoom from 120 €
Palais de la Mediterranee     
8.8
Nice
Set on the Promenade des Anglais, this Art Deco-style hotel features an on-site casino, 2 swimming pools and a sauna. The terrace offers panoramic views of the Baie des Anges. Free...
Located in NiceRoom from 135 €

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