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Welcome to Nice France |
Nice,
the pearl of the French
Riviera, is a busy commercial city and
the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Once the seaside
retreat for the turn of the century English aristocracy, today
the city of Nice is France's fifth largest city. Both elegant
and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional climate as
well as its beauty. |
Nice city guide: |
Located
at a junction along the French Riviera it is an excellent stand
for exploring the rest of this region including: Cannes, St
Tropez and Monaco Known
for its spectacular scenery the French
Riviera visually astonishing and Nice does not displease
with a backdrop of enchanting villages perched on luxuriant,
green mountains. It is facile to walk around Nice, and for excursions
further range there is a good local bus service. |
Nice - Côte d'Azur international airport |
is
situated 7 kilometers (4 miles) west of Nice. Over 40 national
and international airlines fly in and out of Nice, and services
to Paris are very frequent. Nice airport has two terminals: Terminal
1 for international flights and Terminal 2 for European and French
flights. A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals. The shuttle
bus runs approximately every 15 minutes. Buses operate between
the airport and the city center approximately every 15 minutes.
A half-hourly bus service runs from the airport to Nice train station
(journey time 10 to 15 minutes) |
HeliAir Monaco |
an
helicopter shuttle is provided from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 to
various locations, including Monaco, Cannes and St. Tropez. |