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Nice Guide
Public Transport and How to Get Around
Once you arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport (NCE), it’s best to take a taxi or Uber into the city centre. Taxis from the airport should have a set rate of about €32 EUR ($52 AUD) while Uber may charge a slightly lower fare. Car hire in Nice can be done at the same time as you book your return flights to Nice, however it is important to note that parking around the city can be limited and traffic can be heavy at times. If it’s your first time on flights to Nice be sure to catch a ride on the public bus. Bus routes run along every major tourist point, including the Nice-Ville station and the airport. Bus tickets can be purchased on board and will cost a little less than €2 EUR ($6 AUD). Travellers on return flights to Nice can experience the city’s Tramway system. The Tramway serves 22 stations across the city, including the city centre and airport. Tickets for the iconic Tramway will cost about the same as the bus fare. While the bus and Tramway systems can leave a little more money in your pocket, travel times are significantly higher than taxis and Uber. Booking flights to Nice for travel during the summer and spring will allow you to take advantage of this pedestrian-friendly city and get around to most of the city’s landmarks on foot.
Landmarks and Monuments You Can’t Miss
There are several landmarks you’ll want to visit when you arrive on your flights to Nice. Place Masséna sits in the heart of the city; you’ll likely pass through it multiple times a day if you’re getting out and about. The mesmerising tilework and illuminated water features can bring out the photographer in anyone travelling flights to Nice. Make plans to wander through Vieux-Nice, or Old Town, when in France on return flights to Nice. This neighbourhood does have a few touristy attractions, and you can find a host of authentic French restaurants and boutiques. The area also features golden beaches and the Cours Saleya flower and fruit market. No matter who you’re travelling on cheap flights to Nice with, make plans to visit the Colline du Chateau, or Castle Hill. While most of the original chateau has crumbled, you can still climb more than 100 steps to the hill summit. If the walk is too strenuous, you can take the free lift that will carry you most of the way to the top. Enjoy panoramic views of Nice and the Baie des Anges from nearly any point at the summit. If your children are a bit restless after the long flights to Nice, bring them to the play area inside the park to let them stretch their legs.
Top Experiences For Visitors Flying to France with Flights to Nice
A well-planned holiday with tickets to Nice should certainly include a stroll along the French Riviera. Book a day trip excursion after confirming your cheap flights to Nice then sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of this iconic coastline. A knowledgeable tour guide could take you through the small neighbouring village of Eze where you’ll see medieval architecture and learn what life was like during the 15th century. Visiting the Prince’s Palace in Monte Carlo and exploring Monac’s iconic Formula 1 track is a reason some travellers book flights to Nice. Continue to Cannes to stroll Promenade de la Croisette, or head to marina at Antibes before ending a day trip in the medieval village of St. Paul de Vence. You might also book an e-bike tour of some of the vineyards surrounding Nice; a glorious experience for those on return flights to Nice who really want to savour the taste of French wine. Book your airfare to Nice with Webjet so you can save money and then splurge on lunch at any of the exquisite waterfront restaurants lining the French Riviera. Learn the secrets of French fragrance at the Fragonard perfume factory, or head to La Turbie to see the Trophy of the Alps, a 50-metre tall monument dating back to 6 BC. If you’re travelling on flights to Nice for the first time, you’ll definitely want to take a selfie beside the Rock of Monaco or watch the Changing of the Guards at the Prince’s Palace. Take in the architecture of the Justice Palace and the Monte Carlo Cathedral or explore the wonders at the Oceanographic Museum.