ABOUT NICE
Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is the fifth largest city in France.
Due to its location on the south coast, it is a haven for sun worshippers.
It attracts a lot of the country’s elite, as well as others from across
the globe.
France’s beautiful people swarm around the city, and particularly
the beaches, every year. Its situation on the Bay of Angels (Baie de Anges)
makes it the perfect destination for some relaxing. Even though the area
does attract a select amount of French holidaymakers, it doesn’t stop
backpackers enjoying the city also.
Along with its style and charm, Nice is also steeped in history and is one
of France’s oldest cities. Accounts say its name dates back as far
as 350BC. Since its first visitors, the city has grown to be a very multi-racial
city over the years, with foreigners arriving from all destinations.
Getting there
By air: Aéroport Nice-Côte d’Azur serves both domestic
and international flights.
By train: Trains leaving far off destinations such as Paris as well
as those which are closer such as Cannes arrive at Gare Nice-Ville. The other
train station in Nice is Gare du Sud where smaller trains arrive.
By ferry: If you are traveling to Nice from Corsica you can get one
of the regular ferries which sail from the island.
Getting around
From the airport, you can easily get the bus (#98) to the center of Nice
and it stops along the Promenade Anglaise (along the sea front) at 2-3 different
locations.
From the center or Nice, you can get the #4 bus to the train station.
A new concept has arrived in Nice, which is a personal powered taxi. This
type of “taxi” does not pollute the environment and they look
like covered bicycles. You can reserve one by calling Cyclopolitain
at 0826
10 00 03.
Currency Exchange
When in France you can exchange foreign cash in any branch of any bank.
They open from 9.00am until 12.00pm and again from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm from
Monday to Friday but many major branches also open their exchange facilities
from 9.00 am until 12.00 pm on Saturdays. Banks generally offer the best
rates so try to exchange your cash in the bigger banks where the least commission
is charged. |
