All about Nice, France

Being a neighbour to French resort town Cannes, it's no wonder this French Riviera gem is fast becoming the second largest resort town in France. Almost all of Nice's local economy is generated by tourism, but this means that Nice is well equipped to handle a swelling population during peak tourist seasons, in particular over the summer months. The locals are friendly ad theres lots to see and do.

Be sure to book your nice accommodation well in advance for June, July, August and the Christmas period, to make sure you don't miss out.

And if you've booked your holiday apartment in Nice, what next? Read up about how to enjoy your time in Nice right here, or visit our website to read our Nice City Guide...

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Les Narcisses is a two bedroom apartment for six guests and is a stones throw from the Promenade de Anglaise. Right in the centre of town, its the perfect apartment to enjoy all that Nice has to offer.

Not just a pretty face, Nice is home to some great cultural and historic attractions, not to mention one of the most beautiful beaches in the French Riviera. Keep reading below to discover what you shouldn't miss when in Nice!

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Nice's old town has a great atmosphere about it. You'll feel like you've stepped back in time as you wonder narrow cobblestoned streets that connect little plazas and community squares.

Brightly decorated French apartments and gorgeous gardens will greet you at every corner. You may even pass one or two 17th Century Cathedrals on your way. You can enjoy a range of shopping at exclusive boutiques, or maybe sample a pastry or two from a bakery or café.

Make sure you visit the Palais Lascarsis, the municipal museum. Entry is free!

A visit to the local markets is a must-do experience in Nice. Every Tuesday to Sunday you can enjoy the fresh produce markets. A bright and colourful array of high qulity fruit, vegetables and other goods will be on display.

On Mondays, the produce is replaced by an antique flea market which brgain hunters will love. While you're there, take a brek and enjoy a café au lait at one of the many cafes or restruatns that line the surrounding streets.

One of the world's greatest fauvist painters, Henri Matisse lived in Nice between 1869 and 1954 in a gorgous 17th century villa surrounded by a olive grove.

The same villa today houses the Matisse Museum which is a must see for art lovers. The exhibition is arranged as a tribute to not only his art but his life. Browse amngst his earliest sketches, drawings, sculptures and paintings. There are hundreds of works on display, including his last creation before his death. Well worth the 4 euro entry, this is one art museum you will not forget in a hurry.

Open from 10am and closed on Tuesdays. Free entry for under 12 year olds.

Nice's oldest Cathedral, Le Chateau is mostly ruins today but the site is still beautiful and offers a great vantage point for watching French Riviera sunsets with your loved one!

Look out over the harbour of the rooftops of Nice and soak up the salty air. There's a park for the kids and a café for adults while they enjoy the views. You can take the tourist train which leaves from the Promenade Anglaise or walk from te steps starting at Quai des Etats Unis.

Who doesn't love strolling along a beachside promenade? A walk along the Promenade Anglaise is particularly pleasant way to work off your lunch or dinner! Lined with palm trees and pretty blue and white deck chairs, you can enjoy looking towards the sparkling Mediterranean Sea or the luxury hotels and residences that line the opposite side. You can also hire bicycles or rollerblades if you feel like some exercise.

The best time to visit Nice is festival time! There are lots of great events to enjoy...here is our pick of the bunch...

The Nice Jazz Festival is a huge annual event, which usually runs mid to late July every year. 45,000 jazz lovers and 500 musicians will meet in Nice to shar a mutual love of music.

The main event is held in Cimez Arenas and Gardens from 7pm-12 midnight inside 2,000 year old Roman amphitheatre but two other stages are set up to showcase a variety of blues, roots, soul, funk and more contemporary jazz.

With a day pass priced at 35 euros, and the 8 day festival pass at 179 euros, its no wonder this event is usually a sell-out. Book your accommodation in Nice well in advance!

Nice's biggest annual festival is the Winter Carnival Mardi Gras. An eclectic, colourful explosion of colour, sound and dance while the streets come to life with concerts, parades, fireworks, street markets, and street theatre. Each year there is a theme based on politics, fantasy, culture and world events.

There are a series of scheduled themed parades- flowers, lights, and giant papier mache figures will march past a temporary bandstand on the Promendade de Anglais on colourful floats with dancers in brightly coloured costumes. There's streamers, confetti and balloons and the madness lasts for ten days straight.

You can buy tickets to sit in the bandstand for a good view, but you can also enjoy the parade for free before and after it reaches the temporary seating stand.

Don't miss the climax on the last night where you can enjoy a bonfire and fireworks spectacular in which the 'festival King' figure is set ablaze! A great event for young and old.

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