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Top Things to Do in Nice France, During a Day Trip<\/span><\/h2>\nNice is the second largest city in the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur region of France. Nice is well known for its views of the Mediterranean Sea, rocky beaches, 5 5-mile promenade with iconic blue chairs, Belle \u00c9poque architecture, and an old port. Be sure to try the Ni\u00e7oise salad, socca (crispy flatbread), pan bagnat (sandwich) while in Nice France. I made Nice my base for exploring the French Riviera and dedicated one day to the city, and I have no regrets. Here is how to spend one day in Nice France.<\/p>\n
READ France Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nHow to Get to Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Nice Cote d\u2019Azur Airport is an international airport that is well connected to Europe and the United States. An Uber from the airport to the city center can cost around \u20ac21 and takes about 20 minutes. Alternatively, for \u20ac1.50 take Tram Line 2 from the airport to the city center. The tram runs every 4\u20135 minutes during weekdays from 7:30 AM\u20138 PM and the ride is about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
Nice France is well connected by train. There is a 6 hour high speed TGV train from Paris. If you are following my Southern France itinerary, you will book the train from Beaune Burgundy.<\/p>\n
How to Get Around Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nNice France is a walkable city. There is a small tourist train<\/a><\/strong> that operates a 50-minute circuit including a stop at the top of Castle Hill. Public transportation is available by public bus or tram, and Uber is available in the city.<\/p>\nNice is a great base location for exploring the French Riviera. Cannes, Monaco, Eze, Saint-Tropez, and Antibes are just a very short train or ferry ride away.<\/p>\n![\"Nice](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sdx.hux.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nice-France-43.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1\")
Fontaine du Soleil Nice France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDay Trip Itinerary for Nice France<\/span><\/h2>\nHow to Spend Your Day in Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nRent a bike and go for a ride on the Promenade des Anglais<\/p>\n
Climb Castle Hill and enjoy the view of Nice Port and Promenade des Anglais from above<\/p>\n
Sit on the Iconic Blue Chairs and people watch<\/p>\n
Get lost in Old Town\u2019s winding streets<\/p>\n
Browse the stalls and eat socca at the Cours Saleya Market<\/p>\n
Take a selfie with the #ILoveNice Sign<\/p>\n
Photograph the Fontaine du Soleil at Place Mass\u00e9na<\/p>\n
Cool off in the fountain at Promenade du Paillon<\/p>\n
Do some high-end shopping on Rue Paradis and Ave de Verdun<\/p>\n
Rent a chair and enjoy some beach time at Ruhl Plage, Castel Beach Club, or Opera Plage<\/p>\n
Eat gelato from Fenocchio\u2019s and people watch in Place Rossetti Square<\/p>\n
Ride the ferry to Villefranche Bay and enjoy the coastal views.<\/p>\n
Browse modern art at the Chagall Museum or Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/p>\n
Spend a night out bar hopping on Rue de la Pr\u00e9fecture<\/p>\n
Tip: Summer in the French Riviera is very hot. Get an early start on your day and plan to spend the afternoon in a museum or on the beach. Sunblock is a must!<\/p>\n
Check the French Riviera Office of Tourism<\/a><\/strong> website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what\u2019s happening during your stay.<\/p>\n![\"Nice](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sdx.hux.mybluehost.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Nice-France-26.jpg?resize=800%2C600&ssl=1\")
Old Town Nice France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMy Favorite Booking Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Discover Cars<\/strong><\/a> Search, compare and save on car rentals.<\/li>\n
- Trainline<\/strong><\/a> Explore effortlessly by train and bus.<\/li>\n
- Booking.com<\/strong><\/a> Search Booking.com to find the perfect property.<\/li>\n
- Hostelworld<\/strong><\/a> Hostelworld has great inexpensive options.<\/li>\n
- Get Your Guide<\/strong><\/a> Don\u2019t chance it, the best attractions sell out.<\/li>\n
- Tiqets<\/strong><\/a> Get your tickets now, relax when you arrive.<\/li>\n
- Big Bus Tours<\/strong><\/a> Hop-on Hop-off at all the iconic landmarks.<\/li>\n
- Go City Card<\/strong><\/a> Save up to 50% on attractions, tours and activities.<\/li>\n
- Welcome Pickups<\/strong><\/a> Airport and port transfers.<\/li>\n
- Visitors Coverage<\/strong><\/a> Pick the right travel insurance for you.<\/li>\n
- Use code SAVE10 to pick up a travel guide from Lonely Planet<\/strong><\/a> to browse on the plane.<\/li>\n
- Shop my Amazon<\/strong><\/a> travel essentials and have them delivered to your home.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Get to Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nThe Nice Cote d\u2019Azur Airport is an international airport that is well connected to Europe and the United States. An Uber from the airport to the city center can cost around \u20ac21 and takes about 20 minutes. Alternatively, for \u20ac1.50 take Tram Line 2 from the airport to the city center. The tram runs every 4\u20135 minutes during weekdays from 7:30 AM\u20138 PM and the ride is about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
Nice France is well connected by train. There is a 6 hour high speed TGV train from Paris. If you are following my Southern France itinerary, you will book the train from Beaune Burgundy.<\/p>\n
How to Get Around Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nNice France is a walkable city. There is a small tourist train<\/a><\/strong> that operates a 50-minute circuit including a stop at the top of Castle Hill. Public transportation is available by public bus or tram, and Uber is available in the city.<\/p>\nNice is a great base location for exploring the French Riviera. Cannes, Monaco, Eze, Saint-Tropez, and Antibes are just a very short train or ferry ride away.<\/p>\nFontaine du Soleil Nice France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDay Trip Itinerary for Nice France<\/span><\/h2>\nHow to Spend Your Day in Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\nRent a bike and go for a ride on the Promenade des Anglais<\/p>\n
Climb Castle Hill and enjoy the view of Nice Port and Promenade des Anglais from above<\/p>\n
Sit on the Iconic Blue Chairs and people watch<\/p>\n
Get lost in Old Town\u2019s winding streets<\/p>\n
Browse the stalls and eat socca at the Cours Saleya Market<\/p>\n
Take a selfie with the #ILoveNice Sign<\/p>\n
Photograph the Fontaine du Soleil at Place Mass\u00e9na<\/p>\n
Cool off in the fountain at Promenade du Paillon<\/p>\n
Do some high-end shopping on Rue Paradis and Ave de Verdun<\/p>\n
Rent a chair and enjoy some beach time at Ruhl Plage, Castel Beach Club, or Opera Plage<\/p>\n
Eat gelato from Fenocchio\u2019s and people watch in Place Rossetti Square<\/p>\n
Ride the ferry to Villefranche Bay and enjoy the coastal views.<\/p>\n
Browse modern art at the Chagall Museum or Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/p>\n
Spend a night out bar hopping on Rue de la Pr\u00e9fecture<\/p>\n
Tip: Summer in the French Riviera is very hot. Get an early start on your day and plan to spend the afternoon in a museum or on the beach. Sunblock is a must!<\/p>\n
Check the French Riviera Office of Tourism<\/a><\/strong> website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what\u2019s happening during your stay.<\/p>\nOld Town Nice France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMy Favorite Booking Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Discover Cars<\/strong><\/a> Search, compare and save on car rentals.<\/li>\n
- Trainline<\/strong><\/a> Explore effortlessly by train and bus.<\/li>\n
- Booking.com<\/strong><\/a> Search Booking.com to find the perfect property.<\/li>\n
- Hostelworld<\/strong><\/a> Hostelworld has great inexpensive options.<\/li>\n
- Get Your Guide<\/strong><\/a> Don\u2019t chance it, the best attractions sell out.<\/li>\n
- Tiqets<\/strong><\/a> Get your tickets now, relax when you arrive.<\/li>\n
- Big Bus Tours<\/strong><\/a> Hop-on Hop-off at all the iconic landmarks.<\/li>\n
- Go City Card<\/strong><\/a> Save up to 50% on attractions, tours and activities.<\/li>\n
- Welcome Pickups<\/strong><\/a> Airport and port transfers.<\/li>\n
- Visitors Coverage<\/strong><\/a> Pick the right travel insurance for you.<\/li>\n
- Use code SAVE10 to pick up a travel guide from Lonely Planet<\/strong><\/a> to browse on the plane.<\/li>\n
- Shop my Amazon<\/strong><\/a> travel essentials and have them delivered to your home.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nice France is a walkable city. There is a small tourist train<\/a><\/strong> that operates a 50-minute circuit including a stop at the top of Castle Hill. Public transportation is available by public bus or tram, and Uber is available in the city.<\/p>\n Nice is a great base location for exploring the French Riviera. Cannes, Monaco, Eze, Saint-Tropez, and Antibes are just a very short train or ferry ride away.<\/p>\n Rent a bike and go for a ride on the Promenade des Anglais<\/p>\n Climb Castle Hill and enjoy the view of Nice Port and Promenade des Anglais from above<\/p>\n Sit on the Iconic Blue Chairs and people watch<\/p>\n Get lost in Old Town\u2019s winding streets<\/p>\n Browse the stalls and eat socca at the Cours Saleya Market<\/p>\n Take a selfie with the #ILoveNice Sign<\/p>\n Photograph the Fontaine du Soleil at Place Mass\u00e9na<\/p>\n Cool off in the fountain at Promenade du Paillon<\/p>\n Do some high-end shopping on Rue Paradis and Ave de Verdun<\/p>\n Rent a chair and enjoy some beach time at Ruhl Plage, Castel Beach Club, or Opera Plage<\/p>\n Eat gelato from Fenocchio\u2019s and people watch in Place Rossetti Square<\/p>\n Ride the ferry to Villefranche Bay and enjoy the coastal views.<\/p>\n Browse modern art at the Chagall Museum or Mus\u00e9e Matisse<\/p>\n Spend a night out bar hopping on Rue de la Pr\u00e9fecture<\/p>\n Tip: Summer in the French Riviera is very hot. Get an early start on your day and plan to spend the afternoon in a museum or on the beach. Sunblock is a must!<\/p>\n Check the French Riviera Office of Tourism<\/a><\/strong> website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what\u2019s happening during your stay.<\/p>\nDay Trip Itinerary for Nice France<\/span><\/h2>\n
How to Spend Your Day in Nice France<\/span><\/h3>\n
My Favorite Booking Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n
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