Flight Summary
Nice is one of the no-frills airline success stories, having established itself very early on as a major destination for budget pioneers Easyjet.
Destination Summary
Nice is about as well-situated a destination as any holidaymaker might want.
James Says
Nice's popularity, we are assured, has nothing to do with Easyjet founder Stelios wanting quick access to his Monaco Villa. Several other no-frills airlines have followed Easyjet's lead, although more recently some airlines have cancelled routes, citing the airports high charges as a major concern. Despite recently opening a second terminal, the French Riviera gateway is ever popular with domestic and international tourists. Nice is the second busiest airport in France after Paris Charles de Gaulle. Ryanair have recently launched flights to Toulon, to the west of the French Riviera. Marseille, the biggest city on the French Mediterranean coast, expects to see many more budget flights when its airport opens up a new low-cost terminal next year. If you are unable to find convenient direct flights to Nice, frequent connections are available via Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Mark Says
Halfway between Monaco and Cannes, with the Alps on one side and Corsica just off-shore on the other, it’s a pleasant, perennially sunny mix of hills, mountains and beaches, offering something very much for everyone. The fifth largest city in France, it’s second only to Paris in terms of tourism, airport traffic, and the number of museums and galleries on offer to travellers. Most come to Nice for the climate; a good balance of public and private beaches provides plentiful opportunity for sand, sea and surf. But the city itself makes for a fascinating stroll, from the Promenade des Anglais on the sea front to the nooks and crannies of Old Town. And there’s the impressive sight of the Bay of Angels lit up after dark. Certainly, the best time to visit Nice is in the first six months of the year, as spring heats up into summer. February sees the annual carnival to celebrate Mardi Gras, March the Nice Boat Show, and May the local Fete des Mai, along with the glitzy film festival in nearby Cannes. There are, however, plenty of reasons to visit Nice whatever the weather. Shoppers will appreciate the ultra-chic Rue Paradis, the boutiques and workshops of Old Town, and the jewellery specialists of the Avenue de Verdun. Students of art, architecture and design are also well catered for. The Asian Arts Museum boasts cool, minimalist style both inside and out. The striking settings of the Museum of Art and History and the Museum of Contemporary and Modern Art contrast with the decidedly Mediterranean Matisse Museum, a villa set in the middle of an olive grove. And with a new Metro link under construction at the time of writing (Summer 2005), it’ll soon never be, ahem, Nice-r to get around…
Your Comments (2)
Adam Partridge
Britfrog
I really love just chilling out there on a Sunday afternoon, watching the planes come in and go out, as the cruise ships slowly glide past in the distance.