Nice (France)
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Nice
A great historical city to visit
Nice is one of the oldest city in France. You can still see nowadays the amazing architectural heritage from the Romans and the Greeks. This city has everything to make your trip memorable.
Some of the places like the 'Promenade des Anglais' or the Negresco hotel are places you can't miss out if you go to Nice. The city of Nice is also very famous for it's Russian population who migrated a long time ago. This is why you can find so many typical buildings with Russian architecture like the ‘Russian Orthodox cathedral’.
What to visit in Nice?
Famous places to visit in Nice
- The Negresco hotel: one of Nice's icon. An high class establishment with an amazing restaurant. Prices and be quite high but it will certainly worth it.
- The Promenade des anglais (The English promenade): take a walk along the sea.
- The Russian Orthodox Church : visit a cathedral like no other one in France. Colors, shapes and ornaments ; everything will be different than what you could expect to find in France.
- The Massena Place: a design and well thought place.
- The Harbour of Nice: a typical piece of the southern french lifestyle. Make sure you have a look at the multimillion dollar yachts in the harbour.
- The old city: get to know more about the old times. Just wander around for a very relaxing time.
What you have to try in Nice
Go Skiing with a view on the Sea
Yes, this is possible in Nice. In the famous 'Alpes de Haute Provence' (The Provence Alps), about an hour and a half from Nice, you will be able to ski with one of the most amazing view you could ever imagine.
You can easily have a day trip to Isola 2000, the closest Station to Nice.
Where to stay in Nice?
Hotels and Accommodations in Nice
Nice is a very famous place for its luxury hotels. You can also find very affordable accommodations outside of the city. Prices are generally higher in peak season (summer). Make sure that you book your hotel quickly as possible. Indeed, Nice is hosting many events all year long. For the Film Festival in Cannes, Nice can be the perfect place to stay.