The 10 best Hotels with spa in Nice

About Nice

Nice is the capital of the Côte d'Azur, a truly cosmopolitan and touristic city. This magnificent area of the French Riviera is the perfect place for sun lovers. The stunning coastline of the city allows you to sunbathe, swim in its blue waters, practice water sports or enjoy a delicious cocktail. The colors, smells, sights, the life of the markets, the quality of its museums always require the attention of the traveler, they sharpen the senses.

Moving around

Nice is the perfect city to explore on foot, especially if you cover the Promenade des Anglais or the little streets of the Vieille Ville.

Out & About

Nice is much more than just a city where you can lie in the sun. Art lovers will find numerous museums to get lost. You can stroll through the alleys and secret passages that come out onto romantic walks in the old part of town, all while soaking up the scent of flowers and the charm of the antique markets. Of course, if you come to Nice, you cannot help but walk around the Promenade des Anglais, of nearly 200 years old, which stretches along the Bay of the Angels. Nice offers many attractions such as the Russian Orthodox Cathedral or the district of Cimiez where you'll find the Roman ruins of Cemenelum, the Matisse Museum or the monastery of Cimiez. Among the narrow streets of the Vieille Ville lies the Cathedral of Saint Reparata. The location of Nice on the Mediterranean means that the city enjoys beautiful beaches and magnificent promenades by the sea. Neptune is a famous private beach which is accessed through the Promenade. In the Vieux Port, you can dazzle with the incredible luxury yachts which rest there. In addition, the church of Notre Dame du Port rises impressively overlooking the sea.

Shopping

The French city has many shopping streets to explore. Nice can boast of providing both the most exclusive shops and others selling local and original products. This latter type of shops is found in Vieux Nice. Around the Avenue Jean Médecin you'll find the most famous stores and chic boutiques. The main shopping pedestrian street is Rue de France. In addition to all this, the streets also house great open-air markets, especially in the mornings.

What's cooking?

In Nice you'll find numerous restaurants and bakeries in which you can taste true delicacies. The Pan bagnat is a sandwich, a specialty of Nice, made with round bread and containing the classic Niçoise salad, composed of vegetables, boiled eggs and anchovies or tuna. The pissaladière is a kind of savory pie with onions and anchovy sauce. The Socca is a kind of cake made with chickpea flour.

Weather

The weather in Nice is moderate. Summers are warm and sunny while the season with more rains is autumn. Nice can boast of enjoying many sunny days that allow you to live the city to the fullest. The average temperature is 15 degrees.

Practical information

With the Carte Musées Ville de Nice you can enjoy the best museums in the city for seven days.

So...

After a busy day sightseeing, relax in the sun enjoying a delicious cocktail at the magnificent coastline of Nice with blue waters and wide avenues, in the famous Promenade des Anglais.