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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownNice
Insee code06088
Postcode06000
Latitude43.6960360
Longitude7.2655920
AltitudeFrom 0 to 520 meters
Surface71.92 km²
Population347105 inhabitants
Density4826 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
National labelsVillefranche-sur-Mer at 6.8 km (16 min)
DepartmentAlpes-MaritimesFalicon at 8.8 km (17 min)
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSearch another town
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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.
Detailed information
Nice Jazz FestivalNice, Jazz and the sea!
From 8th to 12th July 2013
Nice CarnivalFrance’s top carnival
In February / March 2014

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.
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Sailing, windsurfing or kayakSports sensations13 €Cap-d'Ail (11.6 km)
Canyoning or aqua-hikingSports sensationsFrom 40 € to 65 €Le Broc (15.7 km)
Golf course with a view of the Nice hinterlandNature and the outdoorsFrom 38 € to 65 €Biot (17.7 km)
Paraglider flight in the Préalpes d'AzurSports sensationsFrom 75 € to 125 €Gréolières (28 km)

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PHOTOS
Beach Nice (© JE)
 
Alley of old Nice
Nice saw the castle park (© JE)
 
Flower Market (© JE)
Flower Market (© JE)
 
Flower Market (© JE)
Cathedral Russian
 
Russian Cathedral (© JE)
Nice saw the castle park (© JE)
 
King Carnival ( © JE)
Queen Carnival (© JE)
 
Costume Carnival
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WEATHER
Tuesday 18 June
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Min. 17°C - Max. 27°C
Wednesday 19 June
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Min. 15°C - Max. 27°C
Thursday 20 June
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Min. 13°C - Max. 25°C
RESTAURANTS 
L'Europa  
9
  SPECIAL OFFER
Nice
WALK NICOISE - Genuine breath of fresh air, the Promenade des Anglais in Nice has become indispensable. Close to the famous casino Ruhl and the pedestrian zone, a restaurant called...
Located in Nice22 € per person 
Le Méridien Nice - Le Colonial Café  
8.6
  SPECIAL OFFER
Nice
The Colonial Café is the restaurant of Le Meridien Nice, ideally situated on the seafront The vast room with design and modern lines, in beige and purple hues, is borrowed as warm as...
Located in Nice38 € per person 
Le Méridien Nice - La Terrasse  
8.3
  SPECIAL OFFER
Nice
Le Meridien Hotel Nice enjoys an exceptional panoramic view of the Mediterranean. At the corner of a walk or a day 'relaxing', enter the doors of this institution of choice and sit...
Located in Nice59 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Villa kilauea    
9
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 
Villa Rima Guest house Nice    
9.8
Nice
Nice central. Great central location in a charming Art Deco Villa in a quiet and green area. About 5 minute walk to the Place Garibaldi and old town, 2 minutes to tram and pedestrian...
Located in NiceFrom 60 € to 115 € the double room 
Villa Lou Fabroun    
9.3
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 95 € to 115 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Centre nice 3 pieces 2 chambres parking
Nice
Apartment in the city center. 100 m from the beaches of the Promenade des Anglais and 100 meters from Place Massena. Cozy and charming apartment unobscured, without noise, sky sunny...
Located in NiceFrom 550 € to 1000 € 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 1300 € per week 
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 

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CAMPSITES 
Les Cent Chênes    
9.7
Saint-Jeannet
Smart campsite(camping) of the coast(rib) of azure. You come get fresh ideas in a campsite(camping) quiet and full of charm in 15 minutes of beaches(ranges), it is the ideal place for...
Located 10.2 km from NiceFrom 17 € to 23 € per day 
Camping caravaning saint paul    
8.4
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    
8.3
  SPECIAL OFFER
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 18.40 € to 28.90 € per day 

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HOTELS
Radisson Blu Hôtel Nice     
7.7
Nice
Located on the famous Promenade des Anglais, this Radisson Blu hotel offers a rooftop swimming pool with solarium, a private beach, fitness centre and panoramic views of the Mediterranean...
Located in NiceRoom from 116 €
Le Meridien Nice     
7.6
Nice
This hotel is located in the heart of Nice, and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. It is a few steps from the Old Town and offers a panoramic rooftop terrace. The modern guest rooms at...
Located in NiceRoom from 139 €
Hôtel West End Promenade des Anglais     
8
Nice
The stylish beach front hotel is ideally located on the Promenade des Anglais, 500 metres from the Vieux-Nice district. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with satellite TV, some...
Located in NiceRoom from 88 €

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Alpes-Maritimes
InterContinental Carlton Cannes
Built in 1911, the InterContinental overlooks the bay on the Boulevard Croisette and features its own private beach, pier...
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