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Nice City Breaks

Weekend in Nice

Weekend breaks in Nice will usually be the first experience of the famous Côte d'Azur for many visitors to France and with its fast train from Paris and easily accessible international airport, the city is an ideal gateway across Europe. First established by the Greeks, the city was originally called Nike, which means the goddess of victory and later under Roman rule the ancient city developed its tourist industry from the popular mineral baths in Cimiez. In the nineteenth century Russian and British aristocrats preferred Nice as a holiday resort, for its mineral spas and enchanting shingle beaches. Nowadays Nice city breaks are still popular choices for British tourists who seek relaxing getaways.

Take a short break or a weekend in Nice today and you can still explore the enchanting medieval old town (the Vielle Ville) despite the city's commercialisation and modernisation over the centuries. The old town is home to quaint red tiled buildings and narrow lanes brimming with picturesque shops and enchanting little restaurants. Visitors can take a morning stroll to the wonderful markets in Nice and visit the Cours Saleya, which is home to a beautiful flower market and delicious pastries and treats on the food stalls. A strip of low buildings stand between the Cours Saleya and the sea, these were once the fishing industries repository, but have now been renovated into an array of excellent seafood restaurants. Along the adjacent side of the Cours Saleya are some beautiful medieval buildings, housing quaint terraced cafes and boutiques. The beaches in Nice are shingle, with crystal clear waters lapping at the sun kissed shores and the five mile Promenade des Anglais is a historic gem as it has seen the feet of kings walk along it's gentle shores.



 

 


Essential Information on Nice

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels, though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques, particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not accepted.

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Passports / Visas

Visitors, other than EEA state members, are advised to hold a return or onward ticket, documents for next destination and proof of financial means. The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international access code for France is +33. The outgoing code depends on what network is used to dial out on (e.g. 00 for France Telecom), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Other codes are used if using different networks. The area code for Paris is (0)1. Most public telephones accept phone cards, which are available in newsagents. Most hotels add a surcharge to calls, which can be very expensive; the cheapest way to call abroad is often with a phone card from a public telephone or at a post office. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies. Internet cafes are available in towns throughout France.

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