Treat yourself to a break in one of the most beautiful cities in
France,
namely Nice. Before you leave for your journey, book yourself cheap
car rental. Nice enjoys a prime position overlooking the
magnificent Mediterranean Sea in the south of
France
and is the fifth largest city in the country. The area also holds
much historical significance as it is believed to be one of the
oldest human settlements in the world. The city changed hands on a
number of occasions due to the port and excellent location, and was
an Italian dominion before becoming part of France in 1860. Nice is
considered to be one of the most scenic parts of France and is the
second most popular destination in the country, behind
Paris.
This cosmopolitan city has just
About everything you
could ask for including a mild Mediterranean climate, historic
sites, world-class shopping facilities and an array of attractions.
Once you have secured cheap car rental in Nice, here are some of
the activities you can look forward to:
- Promenade des Anglais: Soak up the sights, sounds and
atmosphere of the city at this seaside promenade. Locals use the
scenic strip for cycling and rollerblading, vendors sell fresh
crepes and blue chairs provide the perfect place to sit down and
listen to the sounds of the waves. A variety of seaside
restaurants are all close by as well as places where you can
enjoy a cocktail while gazing out over the water.
- Vieux Nice (Old Nice): Walk through the narrow streets of
Vieux Nice and shop for everything from household items and
souvenirs to wine and trendy clothing. Visitors can dine at an
array of restaurants as well as let their hair down at any of the
bars and nightclubs.
- Le Chateau: Although there may not be much left of a castle
besides a few ruins, a trip up this hill is still a must when in
Nice. Once at the top, you will be treated to magnificent
panoramic views of the city and sea below. You can either take
the 200 odd steps to the top or take a quick ride up on the
elevator.
- Russian Cathedral: This is just one of the many links to the
past of this area. The Russian aristocracy used to breakaway to
this French Riviera city and this is just one of the many marks
that they left behind.
- Nice Archaeology Museum and Roman Ruins: Ancient Romans were
also at Home in
Nice, and ruins of a Roman arena and bathhouses are just next to
the museum.
Europe
is your playground at
Cheap Car Rental. Nice is
waiting.