Hostels in NICE, FRANCE

City Nice in France

Nice in France attracts thousands of tourists every year ho travel from everywhere, Nice is undisputedly the most admired destination in the Cote d’Azur. What makes it an ideal holiday destination, is its carnival, events, festivals, opera, theatre, and a number of sport and leisure activities such as skiing, surfing, etc. There is lot more in Nice that makes it legendary and truly enticing.

History:
Not many know that Nice belonged to Italy till the mid nineteenth century. Before its incorporation in France in 1860, it was ruled by Romans, the Savoies of Switzerland, Northern Italy and the English. With the passage of time, Nice became the first city to have a tourism based economy.

Popular Places and Attractions:
The rich blue sea of Nice offers divine pleasures to all tourists especially the honeymooners and the couples. You can discover the picturesque treasures of Nice at Promenade des Anglais, which exudes a unique peaceful charm of its own, and Place Maseena, the most famous Nice square, witness the Baroque architectural triumph at the Cathedrale Sainte Reparate and other Baroque buildings, catch the glimpse of Nice’s historic past at Cimiez with its well preserved ancient Roman baths and the remarkable Roman amphitheatres and visit the Arenas/Californie for its massive greenhouse at Phoenix Park and majestic Museum of Asian Arts.

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Theatre National de Nice at Promenade du Paillon promise great architectural delight as well to the visitors.

Getting Around in Nice:
Getting around in Nice, one can take a local bus or a local train. The central bus station is located on boulevard Jean Jaures and passes are available for regular commuters, you can check the timetables and maps at the station to guide you in the right ditrection.

Places for Entertainment:
Though there is lot of Italian and African restaurants, one shouldn’t miss the hot and spicy traditional seafood of Nice prepared at the local hotels. Some of the well liked dishes of Nice include gratin of scallops and shrimp served on braised leeks, grilled sweet peppers, magret of duck, etc. Conserving the ancient Nice cuisine, the restaurants at Nice are decked with French decoration to provide a French flavour to the tourists.

To have a big night out, there is a lot in store at Nice. There are plenty of bars and clubs at Promenade des Anglais. You can catch the traditional and colourful festivals of Nice such as Carnival de Nice and the Jazz festival. Shopping is indeed a pleasure with plenty of shopping streets worth a visit especially the narrow streets of Vieux Nice for handmade crafts and giftware. Explore Avenue Jean Medecin, Rue de France and the outdoor markets of Nice for an amazing shopping experience.

Accommodation Options:
Accommodation options in Nice range from budget accommodation, youth hostels, bed and breakfast, guesthouse and motels, you can also choose from the clean and comfortable studio apartments, sunny and spacious French holiday villas, cosy and elegant hotels, and luxury holtel resorts when visiting Nice.

The city Nice is indeed an ideal destination for the tourists offering lush green tranquil districts and truly stunning panoramas

The currency in Nice is the Euro which can be bought ahead of your travel by checking the news, internet or local currency exchange for the best rates, or you can get your Euros when you arrive in Nice.

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