Nice City Breaks

The city of Nice is located in southern France on the coastline region of the Cote d,Azur or French Riviera. There are two halves to the city, the old town and the new. The old quarter is typical Mediterranean at its finest, with plenty of small shops, bars, churches and cafes. The restaurants and cafes serve local delicacies and traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Nice has a distinct culture due to its unique history.

The city has welcomed immigrants from Italy, Spain and Portugal and in later years North and West Africa adding a rich mix of cultures to this fantastic city. The city is served by Cote d,Azur International Airport which is the second largest Airport in France. Due to its proximity to Monaco it serves as that city-state Airport with a helicopter link between city and airport. There is a regular bus service and a tramway, namely Tramway de Nice, which is due to open in 2007.

Things to do in Nice this include visiting the Promenade De Anglais (Walk of the English) which was influenced by the influx of the English visitor in the 19th century. This promenade today known as “La Prom” is still popular with tourists for a gentle stroll along the beach. La Prom is lined with shops bars and nightclubs. There is the annual Nice carnival, the ever popular flower and vegetable market, plus various churches and museums. There are also regular ferries to Corsica, birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Nice as mild temperatures throughout the year and as grown in popularity as a city break, cheap Hotels and Apartments are plentiful and with the onset of low cost cheap flight airlines, Nice as a short stay destination on the French Riviera, will continue to attract the holidaymaker. Nice can be reached from most UK airports, all bookable here online at Holiday Hypermarket!

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