Travel Nice France
Nice, France for Travelers
Traveling around the world can be a major milestone in a person or family’s life. Before leaving to travel the world, travelers should always do their homework. The key to easy, fun-filled travel with limited accidents is to be as prepared and knowledgeable as possible about where you are going and what to do when you get there.
Despite traveling being a great event, sometimes you just do not know what to do or where to go to have a great time. Fortunately, you have me! In this article, I hope to give you a few options of entertainment, events, and restaurants in Nice, France.
The Promenade des Anglais is a major hotspot for the local dwellers and travelers alike. This promenade offers perfect seashore views while fulfilling your strolling and sunbathing needs. Often, many families come to the Promenade des Anglais to allow for children playtime on a safe, lovely beach.
If you are looking for an intriguing and engaging natural setting, Colline du Chateau may be the place for you. This park has a great deal of entertainment to offer. Pine trees, carobs, figs, and aloes surround this park, but other elements of Colline du Chateau amaze her visitors. A lovely waterfall and the amazing views over the city make this park a favorite spot for everyone. As if beautiful vegetation and natural beauty is not enough for children, a children’s play area is located in the park. The Maritime Museum and some medieval ruins also grace the park’s grounds. For an added amount of fun, you can get to Colline du Chateau by taking the lift from Rue des Ponchettes in the Bellanda Tower.
Often rated in the top ten things to see in Nice, France, Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain is located on Avenue de Saint-Sebastien in Nice, France. This is a magnificent museum filled with modern and contemporary art. The building itself is a masterpiece of marbled towers, glass footbridges, and a lovely terrace walkway with beautiful views of the city. The art in Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain dates from the 1950s to the present. While there are many permanent exhibits at Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain, the museum hosts many temporary exhibits and movie screenings; therefore, be sure to check with the museum before leaving to see what new exhibits and movies they have. The admission fee at Musee d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain is EUR 4 ($6.17 USD) per person; however, on the first and third Sundays of each month, admission is free.
As a monument to the dead, Monument aux morts is a beautiful edifice. It is often called one of the most imposing memorials in the country of France. The names of 3655 fallen soldiers are displayed in the building. The building also includes an enormous urn and bas-reliefs commemorating many fallen soldiers. While the memorial significance of this building is great, the physical beauty of the building is something that is not to be missed by anyone.
Place Massena is named the most famous square in Nice, France. When you are near the sea or main shopping areas, you should look for it. It is often extremely hard to miss. It is in the center of everything. This can be a great place to let the children (or even the playful adults) play in the water.
If seafood is your forte, Boccaccio is the restaurant for you. With two floors, this restaurant is nestled in the heart of the Massena district. The décor is representative of the interior of old sailing ships. As a relaxed setting, the service and comfortable room make this restaurant a great place for private or business dining. While the food and décor are amazing, the prices may be a bit higher for a casual restaurant, but you will not be disappointed.
Entertainment with a meal is often what is desired while traveling. Bar des Oiseaux is perfect for this type of dining. Although Bar des Oiseaux is a bit out of the way (located at 5, rue Saint-Vincent in Nice, France), live theatre, concerts, and educational discussions are often the highlight of the dining experience.
Located in the city’s busiest shopping area, Quebec offers great pizza at anytime. With dining both indoors and out, this restaurant is always extremely busy and often overlooked. Although this restaurant is often extremely busy, it would be smart of you to stick through the crowds. If Johnny Depp can do it, you can too. You might even get an autograph or two while you are there! Quebec also offers other great Italian dishes, such as pasta and fried squid.
Throughout the year, France offers amazing annual events for you to enjoy. The Nice Carnival occurs in February and March. This is the top winter event in Nice with parades, concerts, and fireworks. The Gourd Festival is held in March and celebrates the end of winter. In May, La Nuit des Musees and La Fete des Mais are held. Both events are free and open to the public. La Nuit des Musees opens great museums for debates, competitions, and exhibitions. La Fete des Mais celebrates Nice’s history with free concerts and folk tales. The Sacred Music Festival is in June. July contains the Nice en Roller (a unique demonstration of acrobatic techniques of roller-bladers) and the Nice Jazz Festival. The Christmas Swim and Living Nativity Scene are held annually in December for the Christmas season. The Christmas Swim, if you choose to do, is a swim from the Ruhl beach, but beware of the fifteen degrees Celsius water.
No matter where you go or eat in Nice, France, you will not be disappointed by the city’s beauty and intrigue. The monuments, parks, and attractions will give you plenty to do while the restaurants fulfill your appetite’s desires. In France, you simply cannot go wrong.
Thank you to Constance Smith for this "Travel Nice France" article.
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