Nice

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Located on the French Riviera in between the resort towns of Monaco and Cannes, Nice is an exciting place to visit to see a beautiful city with much history. There are art museums, historic churches, pleasant shops, and eateries to see, as well as much more.

Attractions

From easily navigated winding streets with Genoese Baroque architecture surrounding you, to the picture-postcard Promenade des Anglais, Nice is a perfect city to stroll through on tour.

Many art museums are scattered around the city. The museums include the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, specializing in French and American avant-garde works; the Musée Masséna, a 19th century mansion filled with paintings and folk art; and the Musée des Beaux-Arts, displaying 17th to 19th century works by Van Loo, Fragonard, Monet, Renoir, and Bonnard.

The city has many outstanding architectural features and perhaps the most intriguing is the Russian Orthodox Cathedral with its six onion domes. Other notable baroque architecture includes the Cathédrale Sainte Réparate, Saint-François-de-Paule, Saint-Martin-Saint-Augustin and Chapelle de la Miséricorde.

For a great shopping experience, visitors should head for the streets and alleys of Nice’s historic core along rue Masséna, place Magenta, avenue Jean-Médecin, rue de Verdun and rue Paradis.

Hotels in Nice

Nice is a popular spot to visit and has many hotels to choose from. These vary widely in price, so it's recommended you find the right price range for your budget online. The best deals on Nice hotels can be found here.

This city in southeast France boasts some truly magnificent hotels. If you like luxurious accommodations, Nice is the place for you. However, there are several less expensive options as well. Find holiday rental apartments online here.

Out and about - car hire in Nice

It's convenient to have a hire car in Nice, as there are many nearby cities you may want to visit. There are also some beaches not too far away that are easy to reach by hire car. To reserve a hire car in Nice, go online.

Several major car hire companies serve Nice. Prices are usually cheaper if booked in advance online. More information on Nice car hire can be found here.