Overview
An ideal city break location, Nice on the southern Mediterranean coast of France, boasts a wonderful climate, a popular stretch of beach, a superb promenade to people watch from, as well as a host of modern facilities and shops set in historic surroundings. Nice is set on the Baie des Anges about 30 km along the coast from Cannes and about 15 minutes drive from Nice Airport. Take a stroll down Nice’s Promenade des Anglais which is lined with palm trees, with the glorious blue Mediterranean Sea glittering to the south and a host of interesting hotels and restaurants to the north, stretching for nearly five kilometres.

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Things to do

• If you're wanting to relax, head to the coast and sunbath on the beautiful pebble beach and admire the clear waters.
• Stroll along the beach or promenade and enjoy the view of Palm trees along the road and even visit the market.
• Walk up Castle Hill and enjoy the artistic views of the waterfall and roof tops meeting the sea.