Nice is situated on the french Côte d’Azur and is a popular destination for sunlovers due to its ever warm climate. The city has a long tradition as tourist destination. It was initially popular especially with british visitors, while nowadays tourists from all over the world come to this picturesque place by the sea, many of them via the city’s airport which is the second largest in France. From there, Nice can be reached in a few minutes by rental car. Due to its usually very mild temperatures even in winter, Nice has a lot to offer for tourists looking for attractions and activities.
Nice and its surroundings can perfectly be explored with a rental car. By renting a low-priced car at a car rental in Nice you can reach, for example, the wine-growing district of Bellet or the interesting excavation site of a roman town at Mount Cimiez. The drive up to the mountain is neither very steep nor does it take long. |
Once you’re there, you should visit as well a genoese residency from the 17th century hosting the Museum of the artist Matisse with his private collection.
The city of Nice comes up with a very well-preserved city centre, full of churches, palaces, art museums and neatly designed squares, which truly deserve a visit. There are also narrow alleys for which motor-scooters are actually more appropriate than rental cars.
Apart from its reputation as a city of arts, Nice is well-known also for its traditional luxury hotels and the numerous palace-like villas from the time of the Belle Epoque. In February, when the carnival takes place, you can admire the famous flower parade that moves down the Promenade d’Anglais with solemnly decorated waggons. If that leaves you with the wish to buy flowers, visit Nice’s big flower market. |
