Ideal place for beach holiday and starting point for numerous . The city is located 30 km from the Italian border on the coast mediterranean sea along the Bay of Angels. It seems to me that I will not be mistaken if I assume that after that Nice is the most favorite city of Russians in France. And statistics say that after Paris, it is here that the most developed tourist infrastructure and the most a large number of in France.
Located just 7 km from the city center, there are regular flights here planes from Moscow . ( )
So, Nice is located in the Bay of Angels. Several legends explain this name. Firstly, the "fishing" version: they caught special kind sharks with fins that looked like wings. Secondly, the religious version. Even two: 1) a boat with the body of St. Reparata (the patron saint of Nice, beheaded at the age of 15) was brought by angels to the coast of the bay. The relics of the saint are now kept in the Cathedral of Saint Reparata in the old city of Nice; 2) Adam and Eve, after being expelled from paradise, were transported by angels to these very places, which in their beauty resemble the lost paradise.
A bit of history
The capital of the county of Nice first belonged to Provence, then joined to Savoy (1388). French Nice became only in 1860.
Hotels in Nice
What to do in Nice
Tip: if you plan to actively spend time in Nice, take a look at. With it you can visit many sights, museums of Nice and take advantage of interesting tourist products - tourist buses, boat trips, tastings, etc.
Stroll along La Prome
The Promenade des Anglais (English Promenade, la Promenade des Anglais) is the most famous boulevard in Nice and, perhaps, the entire Côte d'Azur. It goes along the sea for 6 km, it offers magnificent views of the Bay of Angels, in which the city is located. La Prom’, as the locals call the boulevard, is an ideal place for leisurely walks, as well as jogging and rollerblading. This boulevard appeared in the middle of the 18th century. The name "English" is not accidental. In one of the harsh winters, a large number of poor people fleeing from the cold gathered on the coast, and they were occupied in the construction of a new road. The construction was financed by the British, who chose Nice as the place of their winter residences. And the municipality, which approved this initiative, then took up work on the improvement of the boulevard.
Walking along the boulevard is especially good at sunset: the azure color of the sea, the warm colors of the houses, the blue of the sky, the orange reflection of the sun - the photos are wonderful!
There used to be blue chairs all along the boulevard. Now they can only be found in front of the Negresco Hotel. The rest became exhibits in the window of the Museum of Modern Art in Nice. Another symbol of the boulevard is pergolas (supports for plants).
Along the boulevard are chic hotels and casinos. And on the other hand - the sea and. Most of the beaches are free, in the evening they become a place for picnics. Before the start of the old city, the boulevard ends up in the Albert I park.
Check out the luxury hotel Negresco
On the Promenade des Anglais is the famous, one of the best in the world, five-star hotel Negresco, which has been a symbol of the city of Nice for a century. A room for two people here in the summer season costs from 420 euros per night, in winter - from 165 euros.
The hotel is luxurious - a work of art. Guests of the hotel say that you can not leave it for a day, looking at the museum collections and enjoying the magnificent scenery from the window. By the way, anyone can enter the hotel lobby. And here you can appreciate the magnificence of the interiors: this is the oval salon, an exhibition of works of art with inscriptions, like in a museum, boutiques with luxury goods; on the terrace you can order a glass of wine or other drinks (prices, of course, will be higher than usual - from 8.50 euros). But you will most likely not be allowed to take pictures inside.
Wander around Old Nice
The historic center of Nice is very beautiful and permeated with the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. This is a pedestrian area with narrow, winding streets. The facades of the houses are painted in ocher and pink, red. The aroma of spices and delicious food is in the air. On all sides are shops of local artisans, boutiques with goodies of all kinds and cafes. This is a place for shopping, and for exciting excursions, and for a delicious lunch / dinner.
Walk through the Cours Saleya market (flower market)
This is the most typical street in the center of the old city. She became famous for the traditional Provencal market, open here from 6 am to 5.30 pm every day except Monday (Sunday and holidays The market is open until noon. You will find here local products and dishes (caviar from olives with truffles, the famous socca (socca - a flatbread made from flour made from chickpeas) and fougasse (fougasse - a flatbread that can be stuffed with olives, anchovies, onions, bacon), zucchini flowers (yes, the people of Nice love them in batter)), as well as fruits and vegetables from all over the world. The clients of the market are tourists, so the prices here are often too high. And on Mondays, they sell antiques instead of groceries. All cafes here are great, why not have a cup of coffee on the terrace?
Visit Place Massena
Located in the tourist center of the city. Here are Avenue Jean Medesin, one of the main arteries of the city with numerous shops, bars and restaurants, and the street of France - pedestrianized street with restaurants and shops; here are the entrance to the old town and the bus station, from which you can go to anywhere in the city and, very close to the parks of Albert the First and Massena. And the square itself is decorated with a magnificent fountain. During the carnival, Masséna becomes the center of festive events.
See the seaport
Nice is a major port city. Huge ferries depart from here to Corsica, Africa, and other Mediterranean countries. In addition, glamorous yachts and fishing boats of different colors can be seen here.
Go to the paid beach
Plenty in Nice free beaches. But you can arrange a “holiday” for yourself by visiting a private beach - they are better equipped, there is a cafe here. The closest beach to Old Nice is Castel plage (a sun lounger for a day here costs 19 euros, for half a day - 16 euros; an umbrella - 5 euros; a towel - 5 euros). Close to Lido and Beau Rivage. Further Salut plage, known as a gay beach, but here, they say, the best beach restaurant in Nice.
Stroll through Piazza Garibaldi
One of the most large areas The city is named after the Nice-born Italian politician Giuseppe Garibaldi. Located on the edge of the old town on the way to the port. The square is surrounded by charming boutiques, cafes and restaurants. On the third Saturday of every month, a flea market is held here, where you can discover real treasures. And seafood lovers are strongly recommended to visit Turin cafe.
Must try Nice cuisine
We have already mentioned sokka, land mine and squash flowers. In addition, there is a nice salad (salade niçoise), stuffed vegetables (farcis), pissaladière (pissaladière - caramelized onion pie), ice cream and fish dishes.
Visit the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas
They say that this is the largest foreign Russian Orthodox cathedral and the most beautiful. It was built in 1912 and recently restored (work completed in 2016).
Already in the middle of the 19th century, many Russian aristocrats chose Nice, and, following the fashion introduced by the British, they spent the winter seasons here. In 1864, Alexander II visited Nice, was fascinated by this place, and since then Russians have begun to love the Cote d'Azur. The Russian community grew, it was decided to build a temple. The cathedral was erected on the site where in 1865, at the age of 8, Tsarevich Nicholas, son of Alexander II, died of meningitis. The king then bought the land, demolished the villa where he spent last days his son, and ordered a chapel to be erected on this site. The street on which the temple is located is called Tsarevich Boulevard (boulevard Tzarewitch).
In 2006 the Russian Federation sent a request for ownership of the temple, because. the land on which it stands was bought by the Russian imperial family before the Revolution of 1917. The court recognized the right of Russia, the temple was transferred to the management of the Russian Orthodox Church.
The building of the temple is classified by the French as a historical monument.
Visit ancient ruins
On the hill Cimiez, towering over the city, there are ruins of ancient buildings. And in the local park is the Matisse Museum.
hear noon
It has long been the custom in Nice to celebrate noon with a shot from a cannon. For more than 150 years, this has served as a signal for dinner! Of course, there is also a funny story why. In the 60s of the 19th century, a certain Sir Thomas Coventry lived in Nice, whose wife liked to walk in the mornings and often missed dinner time, forcing her husband to wait. This officer, apparently an artilleryman, found an original way to remind his wife about dinner: every day at noon a cannon shot began to be heard. After the Englishman and his family left Nice, the townspeople asked to leave this custom, which in 1885 was enshrined in a city decree.
Don't forget to pay attention to it sometime at 12 noon.
13. Take a walk at the carnival
If you happen to be in Nice in February-March, just before Lent, you have a chance to see the most famous in France.
14. Travel from Nice deep into Provence on a tourist train
This is one of the most beautiful routes not only in France, but also in Europe: from Nice to Tende - highland villages, beautiful valleys, mountains ...! You can go on a special one, tickets are bought at the railway station.
Nice travel guides
Information about the city, tips on how best to spend the first and second days, and 25 top attractions. Also in the book you will find descriptions of the most interesting places each district of the city.
Any mention of Nice is strongly associated with the Cote d'Azur of France, White Guard emigration, lobsters, champagne and the modest charm of the European bourgeoisie. For me, Nice, its huge blue sky, its red houses and blue shutters, turquoise sea, curious pigeons, its noisy markets, have become a complete shattering of stereotypes. Judge for yourself!
Having arrived in Nice for the first time and limited yourself at first to the boundaries of the Old City, you may think that your eyesight is deceiving you. Ocher, orange or bright red, often dilapidated houses, narrow streets whose names are written on signs in two languages, pizzerias and fresh pasta at every turn - well, for sure! And no wonder: as it turned out, Nice belonged to Italy until the 19th century, more precisely, to the Kingdom. But then you stumble upon bakeries with au beurre croissants, listen to the language and gestures, the topics of conversation and shake your head: no, no, still -!
In Nice, resort bliss harmoniously coexists with imperial grandeur. In February, the most famous carnival in France takes place here, which lasts no less than 2 weeks! From here, Cannes with their famous film festival is within easy reach, and can be reached by city bus. Here is the largest Western Europe an Orthodox church, and we all know that the Russian Church, like the Russian bohemia, knows how to choose places. Here Bunin and Nabokov walked, winking at young girls in bathing suits, and Anton Palych Chekhov was finishing the work on Three Sisters. So Nice is even very fabulous and very Russian!
Nice, so idle and noisy, but cozy, bright and beautiful, is one of those cities where you want to return.
How to get there
Getting to Nice from Russia is as easy as shelling pears, which is not surprising, not without reason that the reputation of the most Russian city of the French Riviera has long been entrenched in this resort. From Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Aeroflot makes several direct flights to Nice every day. Petersburg direct flights twice a week, on Thursday and Sunday, airline Russia. On any other day, you can choose the option with a transfer in Moscow, Paris or Marseille.
Russian Railways offers the option of traveling from Moscow to Nice by train without transfers. For train lovers, such a trip can be an unforgettable adventure!
In general, Nice is convenient for have a nice holiday. You can easily get to Marseille, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Graas, very close, and then the Ligurian coast.
There are ferries from the Italian islands and French Corsica to Nice.
By plane
What are the prices for holidays
Of course, in Nice you can find a huge number of hotels, which cannot be said about hostels, which in fact are not in the city. Prices start from 60 EUR for a double room in a three-star hotel located quite far from the sea.
Dinner or lunch at an expensive restaurant (eg. Chantecler in a famous hotel Negrosco) will cost 80-100 EUR per person, in a middle-class restaurant - 40 EUR, and in a coastal pizzeria you can have a hearty meal within 10-20 EUR. Prices for food in stores do not differ from the average European prices. It is also profitable to buy locally produced goods in ordinary supermarkets (for example, Provencal soap with different smells).
Price sightseeing tours in the city starts on average from 150 EUR for a group of up to 7 people. You can also get on a themed tour (for example, learn about the production methods of famous French perfumes, visit Provencal wineries or go in search of truffles), prices for such events are from 250-400 EUR for a small group.
If you want to explore the Cote d'Azur, but there is no desire to bother with trains, then you can book an excursion to, Cannes, Monaco. Prices depend on the duration of the tour and the number of people. Tourist offices are located in the station building, very close to the airport and on the Promenade des Anglais. All information about tours can be found there.
In addition, at the tourist offices you can buy the so-called French Riviera Pass museum card, which gives a discount to 60 museums on the Côte d'Azur. However, read carefully about the possibilities that open up with various variants of this card. The maximum discount and even free admission is given by a card for 72 hours, the cost of which is 56 EUR.
By the way, I would advise you to move around Nice on foot or by tram. Nearby villages and picturesque towns can be reached by public transport - bus number 100 and 81 will take you for little money to beautiful places, where there are sandy and pebble beaches, fresh fish in restaurants and just very cool.
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Main attractions. What to watch
As trite as it sounds, Nice itself is a museum under open sky. The city has a large number of various museums, some of which can be visited for free on the first and third Sundays of the month. Here is a stunning union of France and Italy, coastline and urban architecture, sky and water.
The main attractions I will list and describe in detail in the sections below. Here I would like to mention the whole Simiez quarter, which grew up on the site of the Roman settlement of Cemenelum. It deserves close inspection! An amphitheater and the ruins of Roman baths have been preserved here, several museums are located here and from the side Avenue Monte Croce you can go and see archaeological excavations!
And what sunsets in Nice! They can also be singled out as a separate attraction. How amazing are those moments when the sun is already burning down, and the lanterns on the streets of the city have not yet been lit, and only the color of the sky and its reflection in the water!
Top 6
Promenade des Anglais
It starts at the airport and stretches for 6 km along the sea, ending at seaport. The famous hotel is located on the waterfront Negresco and the Palace of Masséna. It is incredibly good to walk here, especially in the evening, when numerous hotel lights and street lighting are lit. Various Salons (wine, Italian and Provencal cuisine) are often held here, where you can taste dishes for free national cuisine or goodies from other countries.
Old City (Vieille Nice)
And from Nice in half an hour you can drive to a real lavender field. You will tell me - there is no such field near Nice! - and you will be wrong. It really is not like, for example, next to Senac Abbey, where colored ribbons pour over the hills and float away beyond the horizon. But it was here, in the book written by Süskind, that lavender was actually collected for Grasse's perfume production.
So you need to go by car a little to the right of Grasse, along the serpentine you go uphill. There is beauty everywhere you look: the sea below, red poppies and still unknown flowers along the roadsides, beautiful cyclists in T-shirts and caps overcome the climbs and themselves. After passing through the Mediterranean pine grove, you will reach plateau de caussole- a real plateau, almost flat, now still a green wasteland, dotted with gray cobblestones. And lavender! Small bushes grow in clumps, chaotically, there are many flowers, but they do not give a bright solid tone, only a shade, a haze. And the scent is very intense.
It is better to leave in the morning, then you will have time for lunch in a restaurant L'Amandier , 48 Avenue Jean-Charles Mallet, 06250 Mougins. Fairly Michelin-starred, but very affordable restaurant - lunch with dish of the day, wine and coffee - 19 EUR, for 29 EUR - a classic menu of three items.
And then you can climb onto the roof of the information tourist center Mougins, where an incredible flowerbed with lavender, olive trees is laid out, and behind it are mountains, distances, fogs. Just don't tell anyone where the photos were taken!
Shopping and shops
Main shopping street Avenue Jean Medecin stretches from the railway station to the tourist center of the city, the aforementioned Place Massena. By different sides from the square are the modern quarters of New Nice, where in the pedestrian zone rue de France and rue Masséna are the most fashionable shopping centers. Perhaps the most famous are Galeries Lafayette, Nicetoile and Sephora. I'm usually more interested in small boutiques that amaze with their rare assortment, far from the masses of the market, and, unfortunately, high prices.
Shops in Old Nice are very different from what is presented in New. Here you will not find any well-known brands or luxury brands. But there are a lot of wicker baskets, spices, unusual souvenirs, Italian shoes!
Near the airport, on the seashore, a huge shopping center, which bears the name CAP 3000(306, Avenue Eugene Donadei). In addition to shops of all famous European brands, there is a children's room, several cafes and restaurants and recreation areas.
The gifts of the blessed coast are plentiful and varied, and everyone will easily choose something to their taste.
One of their expensive, but very specific gifts can be La poutargue, about which I wrote above. This salted and dried tuna roe, often sold vacuum-packed ready for shipping.
An interesting gift will be a set of petanque balls, as well as vests of all stripes or a compass.
How to move around the city
In my opinion, it is worth getting around the city on foot or on a rented bike. There are city buses and trams in Nice, you can easily rent a taxi, but the distances are so small and the weather is so magical that it is a pity to waste time in public transport. But let's talk about everything in more detail.
Taxi. What features exist
Taxi prices in Nice are standard in France, but you should know in advance about the cost when ordering a car. For example, a trip from the airport to the city center will cost you 20–30 EUR in the daytime, and 30–40 EUR in the evening.
Trams
In Nice, there is only one tram line that runs through the city center and all major tourist places and stretches to the northeast of the city. Tickets for the tram and bus are the same, I will tell you more about them below. The fine for traveling without a ticket is 46 EUR.
and the map shows stops, intersection with bus routes, parking Parcazur where you can leave your car and use public transport.
Buses
In Nice, the bus system is called Ligne d'azur. Tickets are sold from drivers, at stops in special machines, as well as at the agencies of the Azure Lines. single ticket Solo valid for 74 minutes from the moment you validated it and costs 1.5 EUR. There is a 24 hour ticket called Pass 1 jour . Such a ticket costs 5 EUR. Ticket Aero bus 98 or 99 to the airport one way will cost 6 EUR. You can also buy a ticket that includes a round-trip public transport ride and the option to park in one of six car parks Parcazur during the day. The cost of such a ticket will be 3 EUR.
Transport rental
Renting a car in Nice is already worth it just to, like in a movie, ride along the coast around azure coast in a convertible in a light scarf tied around his head and large sunglasses. The offices of all well-known agencies, such as Avis, Hertz, Europcar and others, are located at the airport, it is worth booking a car in advance. Compare rental prices different companies You can .
Parking in Nice is scarce, on public holidays and Sunday parking is free if you manage to find a spot. On other days, the price per hour varies depending on the area of the city and proximity to the historical center.
The "capital" of the Côte d'Azur and the fifth largest city in France, Nice (Nice) is located on the shores of Baye des Anges ("Bay of Angels"), surrounded by the foothills of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Like many settlements on the Mediterranean coast of France, Nice was founded by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. e. under the name of Nicaea, and over its long history, it has changed both rulers and citizenship more than once, survived more than one siege and destruction. It began its development as a resort in the 19th century, when aristocrats from all over Europe (including Russia), attracted by mild climate(from the cold winds from the north, the city is covered by the Alps, and from the hot winds from Africa - by the expanses of the Mediterranean Sea) and an abundance of free land. Since then, the city has grown into a major resort and shopping center, little resembling a quiet village at the beginning of the century. Today, more than 30% of local residents are over 60 years old, 80% of the population is employed in tourism, and the glory of Nice has long crossed the borders of the Old World.
Attractions in Nice
The heart of the city - central embankment- a luxurious seaside boulevard 5 km long, an ideal place for hiking and rest. The promenade is built up with eclectic buildings of the 19th-20th centuries, among which are especially distinguished (now - a luxurious casino), eccentric (1906) with its famous Louis XIV salons (XVII century) and Piano(the chandelier donated to the hotel by Tsar Nicholas II is still hanging in the latter - the exact same one is in the Kremlin), a complex with its wonderful gardens, Museum fine arts , Anatole Jakovsky International Museum of Primitive Art And Navy Museum.
Old city It is grouped around the hill of Le Chateau and Jean-Jaures Boulevard, although it is the real historical core, on the site of which the first buildings of ancient Nicaea were built. The castle, in part of which both the hill and the park are named, has long been gone, but the richest Mediterranean vegetation and magnificent views from the hill more than compensate for this omission of history. The old city, oddly enough, managed to retain some of its traditional charm - next to chic restaurants you can find small cafes with visitors in work overalls, right above the entrance to an expensive store you can easily see clothes drying on clotheslines, and dark and mysterious alleys can lead to an ultra-expensive hotel. These picturesque streets are too narrow for buses, and therefore there are relatively few "organized" tourists and the fuss that accompanies them, and the best way to explore the old quarters is on foot. And on a hill in the eastern part of the Old City, you can find an excellent Terra Amata Museum, which contains items from numerous excavations taking place on the territory of the city.
The geographical center of Nice is Rossetti square with the baroque towering on it (XVII century), from which eight narrow streets scatter. And just to the south is the equally famous square between Saleya Boulevard and Pierre-Gautier and Charles-Felix squares - sun-drenched wide spaces adjacent to pompous municipal buildings and the main market of the city. The main landmarks here are picturesque Misericord chapels at courses Saleya, Gezu on rue Droite and St. Augustine on the square of the same name, the palace Palais Lascar(XVII century), as well as art galleries Espace Saint Reparat, Municipal Renoir And Chateau.
Also noteworthy are the famous Opera Nice, palace Valrose, Cathedral Saint-Martin, House of Kugurdons, observatory, Church of Saint Joan of Arc, Museum of Archeology and park Jardin Albert with his Green theater (the most popular outdoor concert venue), marble Modern Art Museum(MAMAC, www.mamac-nice.org) and, of course, Avenue Jean-Medecin- the main shopping street of the city with the most expensive shops and boutiques.
Congress Palace "Acropolis" is the center of business tourism in the region, regularly holding a variety of exhibitions and performances. Together with National Theater of Nice And Museum of Modern Art the palace forms a colorful complex of buildings Promenade d "Art.
Nice is literally full of magnificent parks and gardens with statues and fountains. To the east lies Simiez Hill, on the slopes of which are Roman baths, an amphitheater and a modern Archaeological Museum . And the seventeenth-century villa, located between the excavations and the arena, is now given over to one of the best exhibitions of the work of this artist, who died here in 1954. Nearby are nine palaces Belle Epoque- residence of Queen Victoria, Monastery of Notre Dame de Simiez and adjoining Franciscan Museum, and in the Phoenix Park-Floral de Nis there is Museum of Asian Art Department and luxurious tropical garden "Green Diamond", where a lot of exotic fish, birds and butterflies are presented. At the foot of the Simiez hill, at the intersection of the boulevard of the same name and Docteur-Menard Avenue, is located ( National Museum Biblical Message) with seventeen paintings on scenes from the Old Testament, illustrations, gouache, graphics and lithographs by the great master.
In the west are many memorable places reminiscent of Russia, first of all turned into a lyceum Imperial Park Palace and current Russian Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, which is often called "Moscow in the heart of Nice". Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolaevich and his wife are buried here, as well as many Russian emigrants.
Beaches in Nice
Public pebble beach below the Promenade des Anges is not always clean, so twenty private beaches are usually recommended for swimming, grouped at the more picturesque eastern end of the bay, below Vieux Nis. Also not bad rocky beaches out of city - La Reserve in front of Vigiers park and coco beach around the tip of the cape.
Nice tourist pass
To get to know the many museums of the city, it is best to use the special Carte Passe-Musee (7 euros), which is valid for seven days and covers all municipal museums with the exception of the Chagall Museum and the Museum of the Department of Asian Art, which are managed separately. It should be borne in mind that the once free access to the museums of Nice is a thing of the past and today only on the first and third Sunday of each month you can get into them without a ticket. On other days, there are often significant queues both at the box office and at the collections themselves, which makes using the Carte Passe-Musee even more relevant. However, throughout the Cote d'Azur there is another subscription - Museums passport, or Carte Musees Cote d "Azur, which provides unlimited access to 65 major art and historical museums region. You can buy it at all tourist offices in the area and participating museums for 10 (valid for one day), 17 (three days) or 27 (one week) euros.
Around Nice
Not far from Nice is a picturesque town Saint Marie de la Mer, where thousands of gypsies gather every year to pay tribute to their patron saint - Saint Sarah.
To the east begins the famous Cornish(Corniche de la Riviera) - roads laid along the ledges of the southern slopes of the Alpes-Maritimes, going from Nice to the Principality of Monaco and have long become an independent attraction of the Riviera due to their picturesqueness. Moving along them, you can see such picturesque places like a seaside resort town(Villefranche-sur-Mer) with its medieval Chapelle de Saint-Pierre (now used only once a year, on June 29, when local fishermen celebrate Saints Peter and Paul's Day), on the peninsula of Cap-Ferrat (Cap- Ferret, built in 1912 for Baron Rothschild), medieval village Eze(Eze) with its antique dealers and Jardin Exotic cactus park on the site of the old castle, village La Tourbier with its Trophy des Alpes monument (built by the Romans in 6 BC in honor of the conquest of Gaul, then almost completely destroyed and rebuilt in the 1930s), the eleventh century Roquebrune castle on the Cap Martin peninsula with its wonderful coastline and the tomb of Le Corbusier.
Dangerous areas? Is it safe in the city at night? And how should girls behave in it without male accompaniment? Everything is detailed in our article.
Nice - fairly quiet tourist town. In most areas it is absolutely calm both day and night. Of course, it does not do without various kinds of incidents, but most often they are minor. According to the authorities, it is one of the safest in Europe. However, the public knows a couple of places where you should not go. And just in case, we will tell you about them.
Safety on the beaches of Nice
Ariane Square
This is the most dangerous area of the city. It's better to never show up here with anyone. It is located away from the center and tourist . Not only do they not look here locals but also the police.
Mills District (Moulins)
So, remember one thing: no matter how we scare you in the article, Nice is a safe city. Follow the basic rules of conduct - and you will not fall for the bait of criminals and do not end up in the police.
Happy and successful travel!
Nice deservedly has the status of the capital of the Cote d'Azur. Administrative map Nice allows you to identify all the most interesting tourist spots.
Nice - its very pronunciation evokes associations of luxurious azure sea, sandy white sandy beaches, ancient palazzos, beautiful flower beds and lawns, expensive cars. This city has always been and will be alluring for those who appreciate luxury and sophistication.
Geographic location
The southeastern Mediterranean coast of the French Republic - it is here, next to Northern Italy, that it is located. In this pearl of France with an area of 750 sq. km can be reached by plane, train, car or sea vessel (cruise liner, boat, yacht). Each type of transport has its own advantages: during an air flight, an amazing panorama of the Cote d'Azur opens up; traveling by train, travelers explore the beautiful landscapes, and while sailing along the Riviera, they get unforgettable impressions of the views from the sea.
Nice is well located on the map, being at a short distance from many famous cities: 29 km from Antibes, 16 km from Cagnes-sur-Mer, 35 km from Cannes, 45 km from Grasse, 19 km from Monaco. Such proximity of the location allows visitors to enjoy various types of recreation, the first place among which, of course, is occupied by the beach. The favorable location of the capital of the French Riviera, as Nice is commonly called, makes it an excellent base for traveling to various destinations, using all types of public transport: buses, trains or ferries. Tired of relaxing on the coast, guests of the city can easily get to french alps with their beautiful ski resorts.
Nice is the fifth largest French city, its airport is the second busiest after Paris. Nice has its own university and serves as the administrative center of the maritime province. This city is a dream come true.
Key landmarks of Nice
It is no coincidence that Nice is called the capital of the French Riviera: it is all surrounded by a strip of magnificent sandy beaches, and the map of Nice allows you to see its main attraction - the Promenade des Anglais, stretching along the sea. Its history began with the arrival of wealthy Englishmen in Nice who loved to walk along this route. Today, the boulevard is a spacious street where the most beautiful houses in the Art Deco style are adjacent to tall palm trees.
Another important street is Jean Medecin, which originates from railway station and crosses the city southbound.
central part Nice is the area adjacent to Place Massena. Here are administrative buildings and the most prestigious places for shopping, so this area is always noisy and crowded.
Even the most detailed map of the city will not convey the exciting sensations that tourists experience when they get to the old part of the city. Its construction was carried out in the Middle Ages, which, of course, differs from the rest of the architecture. Narrow winding streets, ancient buildings that house exclusive boutiques, art galleries, restaurants beckon with their coolness and silence. This is an ideal place for those who want to hide from the ever-present sun and all-pervading heat.
Tourists who want to see the vibrant life of the seaside Nice will be interesting visit port area, which is easily indicated by a detailed map of Nice. This is a picturesque place where you can see a luxury yacht next to ordinary fishing schooners, and there are cruise ships, pleasure boats and ferries. Numerous cafes and restaurants are open here, where lovers of fish dishes and sea delicacies come.
