| In Nice: |
| PLACE MASSENA: Named after Napoleon’s general, this impressive large square, framed by wine-red buildings, links Nice’s main shopping street, Avenue Jean Medecin, with the famous Old Town. Just 100 metres from the seaside. |
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CAP D´AIL: The best beach, accessible via this small roadside village. It is one stop before Monaco. Exit the train station, cross the tracks and head downhill to the beach Plage Mala. There are caves to swim to, and also cliff diving. From the left hand side of the beach, take the sign-posted walk along the sea past some impressive villas. |
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| FRUIT & FLOWER MARKET: The Marché aux Fleurs is one of the most memorable scenes in the Old Town. Enter the Marché from the waterfront via one of three arches, or from the esplanade on the north side of the Old Town. It is open daily from 7am to 1pm except Mondays. Climb the hill (or take the lift) next to the flower market for great views of Nice and the port. |
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MATISSE MUSEUM: Franciscan Monastery, Roman Ruins, Archeological Museum: From the Gravier bus stop below the Villa take the No. 20 bus to these sites, which are grouped on Cimiez hill near us. Visit the monastery, then go through the iron gates of the Franciscan park for a fine view of east Nice. The Matisse is set in an ancient park of olive trees. Entry is free into the Roman ruins next to Queen Victoria’s Regina Palace.The Chagall museum is just 600m downhill. |
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| PORT: Walk from the Promenade des Anglais, near the Old Town, around the point to see the port’s yachts and restaurants. |
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| To the West of Nice: |
| ANTIBES: A lovely medieval town 20 minutes by train on the way toward Cannes. From the station walk to the yacht harbour and along the ancient sea walls to the fisherman’s port. Go through the arch to see the covered fruit market (not on Mondays) and many restaurants. Walk on top of the sea walls past the Picasso Museum, and then along the picturesque fishermen’s houses. Return to the station and in 8 minutes arrive in Cannes. |
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CANNES: Has 7 miles of beautiful sandy beach and many designer boutiques for shopping on the rue d´Antibes. The Congress Center hosts the world-renowned film festival each May. The pretty Old Town is clustered around the Old Port and the hill offers fine views. |
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| ST. PAUL DE VENCE: The centre of Impressionism in southern France in about 1910. A spectacular walled village full of art galleries, boutiques, and great restaurants. Take the bus from Nice’s Gare Routiere bus station (ask us about the €1.30 trip via Vence). Just 500m below the village, visit the Maeght Foundation, with fine paintings and sculptures (Miro, Giacometti, Braque, Kandinsky...9 to €11 entry). |
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VENCE: Visit the cathedral with its Marc Chagall mosaïc, and especially the Chapelle du Rosaire, decorated entirely by Matisse. |
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| ST. TROPEZ: Take the train to St. Raphael, and from there, travel by bus (or boat in summer) to this famous jet set fishing village with striking port, cafés and beaches. Total travel: about 1 hour 45 mins. Beware of summer traffic congestion, if entering by road. |
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| To the East of Nice: |
| VILLEFRANCHE: Take the No. 100 bus from the Gare Routiere bus station (or from the foot-end of the port) to get to this former Italian fishing village. It has a sandy beach with a small bay full of picturesque fishing boats. Discover the fort and, especially, wander through the old town behind the church and waterfront. |
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EZE: A spectacular medieval village on the hill halfway to Monaco with a panoramic view of the coast. This is as close as one can get to the Middle Ages. Reach Eze in 20 minutes by bus from the Gare Routiere bus station (platform No. 14). Spend an hour in Eze-then continue by bus to Monaco. On Sundays the bus to Monaco doesn’t run. You can walk down the steep Eze hill trail to Eze sur Mer (40 minutes) and then continue from there by train or bus to Monaco. |
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| MONACO: Visit the world famous Casino. Entry is free....except the gambling rooms (€10)....see gambling free in Café de Paris opposite the Casino. Walk down to the port to see the luxury yachts, and visit the Prince’s Palace. View the splendid aquarium (Museé Océanographique) with its sea-life. Savour the atmosphere of this exclusive principality and tax haven. Return by train (approx. every 30 minutes) or by bus No. 100 (more scenic, every 15 mins. till 8PM)... ask our staff about the bus trip back to the Villa (for €2.60). |
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| Nightlife in Nice: |
Wayne's: Wayne's has become world famous as a cultural melting pot where people from around the world can get together for the sole purpose of having fun. Nestled in the heart of vieux Nice, Nice's most vibrant quarter. Whether you're looking for live music, fantastic food, Wayne's is the place you want to be!
www.waynes.fr |
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Thor Pub : In the heart of the old town, Thor Pub is the place to be. Opened seven days a week, Thor Pub offers you only the best : Best Live Music, Best Service and of course The Best Atmosphere in Town.
Everyday from 17.30 to 21.00 you can enjoy the happy hour with some live music, and after 21.00 everyting goes wild : live rock band untill 02.00 o'clock.
www.akathor.com
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Ma Nolans : Located in the old town between the flower market and Nice Opera, Ma Nolan's never fails to make an impact. Go down and sample their food, watch a match on one of 4 large screen TVs, chill out on the spacious terrace or party till late while watching one of the excellent nightly live bands. Let the warm Irish welcome wash over you.
www.ma-nolans.com |
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Villa St Exupery Chapel : Open from 6pm everynight. There is a selection of the finest europeans beers and hostel cooked meals. The atmosphere is one of the best that you will find any where. The largest screen in Nice to watch the important international matches. |
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