Nice Travel Forum

Hi!

I'm travelling to Nice, Monaco and the nearby areas on 20th May - 24th May and would like to check if any of you have any special recommendations to make with regard to any events, festivals or special happenings going on in those areas in that timeperiod.
If not, than any tips on fun stuff, don't miss this ... and to die for restaurants and nightclubs are appreciated :)

Chris

Hello,

I'll try to get right to the point:

I'm a tall German going on a trip to France and would like to buy some clothes, there. I've heard in Paris it was rather difficult, because the people there (including men, of course) were shorter than Americans (or Germans for that matter).

Is the same thing true for Nice? In Italy and in Spain the people seem to be significantly taller in the North than those in the South...Is that true for France, too? (in that case, I'll know I have to find something while I'm in Paris or I won't find anything that fits me in Nice, either lol)

Merci beaucoup!:-)

Hello Nice locals / visitors:

Please could you let me know if you know any churches that are:
- within easy access to an international airport (max 1h30 mins travel)
- picturesque, with a minister / priest that can speak English
- with hotels / apartments / gites to rent nearby
- which has a great natural landscape view outside
- good transportation(public and private) available in the area

Thank you so much in advance!

Dear all

I have just learnt there are direct trains to Monte Carlo from the train station at Nice Airport (Gare Saint-Augustin). That would save us the bus journey into Monaco.

How easy is it to get to Gare Saint-Augustin from the airport terminals? Is it possible to walk? Is the route clearly sign posted?

Thanks
Merci

Eugene

Hi,

Any comments about Hotel Formule 1 Nice Villeneuve Loubet?
The webpage is short of comments and reviews. Any info about this place is very helpfull (location, pros and cons, etc.)
Many thanks in advace,

Rafa

Hi there,

Struggling to find a good sauna/steam place in Nice, preferably not gay for partner Steve. Will be staying in the port.

Seems hard to find.

Can anyone help please?

Ta

Hi everyone

I am coming to watch the Monte Carlo Masters tennis next month but staying in Nice. I have checked the tournaments website and it says you can get a train from Nice direct to the country club as there is a station nearby.

I have tried the SNCF website and i can't find any trains that go there, only to the main station in Monte Carlo. I also can't find any timetables with a list of all stops so i can see which trains do go there. This is what was posted for last year

http://montecarlo.mastersseries.com/4/en/event/travel2008.pdf

so you can get the train.

Can anyone help?

Thank you in advance for any replies.

Clare

Hello,

Does anyone by any chance know a reliable apartment in Nice, close to everything?

To rent - or preferably for a home exchange?

hi

having planned how to spend our days ,we would like some ideas on how to spend our evenings

we (2 adults 2 teens) are staying near the port / old town area

not really looking for bars (rarely drink)

any ideas would be most helpful

minimanda

hi
would someone please be kind enough to help us 2 parents 2 teens going to nice in august
we would all really be pleased to have some assistance regarding dress codes
for day/evening wear
what is the norm without looking to much like tourists
will we need something warmer for the evenings etc

thanks in advance
minimanda

I will be in Mougins in the last week in March and I will be renting a car; do I need an International Driver's License to drive in France or can my California driver's license do? Should I drive to Monaco? Is parking the pits? What about Nice, is parking horrendous? Are there nice small towns, villages and vineyards in this area that is not too far to drive? Help!!!!

what time is the last service bus to leave Nice airport for Nice in March ...thanks Robert.

Hello all. Was wondering if anyone knows of a camp or some summer activity program for children (my daughter is 5) in the Provence area. She is completely francophone and I would prefer to have her with French children in something local and not expensive. I know that the French very 'social' system proposes many such activities but I don't know how to find them as I am in NYC. Any suggestions, experience or advice is greatly appreciated!

I am wondering if anyone knows where to find this parfum. I bought it in Nice, France in 2001 from a vendor on the street. Thanks!!

Parfume Factory's Nice
Perle de Nice
Fleurie, Fraiche
EAU DE PARFUM
e 3 1/3 FL Oz 100ml. 80% vol.
Emb. 06069AM - Lot N*0602

Hello,

We are three friends (late 20's) visiting Nice for 2 days in Mid january.

With the help of various posts in the forums here are things I think I want to see:

Cours saleya - market place

Promenade des Anglais (anything in particular?? )

Modern and contemprary art mueseum ( Is it really nice ?? we will be coming from paris before this and also are not very much interested in museums )

Le chateau

Villa Kerylos and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild,

Monte carlo (half day or full day ?? )

Old town

Can someone tell me what will be the feasible way to do this?
what should be the order to see these things.. depending on location, time of the day??
what would be the best way to reach each place... any recommendation for restaurants (we will need veg options too)

Which area should we book hotel.. old town or Promenade des Anglais??

Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance..

Nisha

We're actually in Theoule-sur-Mer which is closer to Cannes. Looking for reaonably priced grocery stores along the French Riveria. Do they exist? H-E-L-P!

Hi we are thinking of heading to Nice for a few days in January and will bring our 2 yr old son with us. Are there any nice playgrounds or other things a toddler would enjoy? I'm sure he would love the beach even if the weather is bad! Or can anyone recommend family friendly restaurants?
Thanks a lot

Flying to Nice, will stay in club mougins in Mougins. Need to know how to get around. Is it advisable to rent a car? Any public transportation serving mougins from Nice airport?

Hi EVERYONE!

im planning on driving from Nice to Cannes, and Nice to Monaco.

does anyone have good directions?

Thanks a mill!

Hello Everyone,
I will be visiting Nice with my girl friend next week and would love to propose to her during our stay. I have never been (she went to school there) so I am looking for the most romantic place in or around Nice that would be just perfect for popping the question! Any suggestions?
Thanks so much,
Marc

Hi-
How much is it to Monaco and back from Nice on the train?
Thanks!

Hi-
Does anyone know how long it drive from Pisa to Nice?
Thanks,
Lea

Hi
Been to nice many a time we love it,this time taking our grand-daugter with us she as never been before. could you please tell us if she will be able to go to bars with us she is 17 looks older.
thanks a lot new member.

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good hotel to stay at in Nice. Close to the old town but also with views of the sea, at least a 4* but not ridiculously expensive.

Thanks


Chris

I have been unable to find train information and schedules that can help us plan to go from Bice to Vernazza. I understand you have to change in genoa but what then?
thanks

hi people. i took this journey last time i was over by bus. from nice to st paul de vence but forget what number bus it was could some1 remind me please many thanks.

Hi guys,

i have been reading reviews about Nice region, and Cote d'Azur, and im a little worried about security. At pps pages here were said they saw women been robbed in day light, cars being broken etc. We are savvy travelers but im really worried... we are book for a hotel in Cogolin center, two nights, and Nice old town (near by Promenade des Anglais), and yes, we will be renting a car.
It is that bad? is my first time in France... Designer bag, professional cameras, etc would be too exposed? Any advices, tips ?
Thank you so much for your help!

Hi,

Me and my husband will be in nice for 3 days in october....two days i would be doing day trips to monaco and st. tropez...so i want to fully optmize my stay in nice..looking for extremely central places to stay in nice..accessible by bus/tram..around affordable restaurants/cafes...

What would be a better location?
1. hotels nearby the famous hotel negresco..(found out hotel le lido)
2. vielle ville..the old town hotels

Please let me know if you know any good hotels (budget 100 euros).

thanks a lot

deeps

Hi guys!

we are a 30s couple and are about to book hotels for Cote d'azur region, traveling in two weeks. we want to break our full 4 days stay in btw west (St Tropez region -2 nights) and east (Nice region -two nights). so my question is, in St tropez area, where is the better place to stay? Cogolin or Ste,Maxime? (any other ideas?) and in Nice region, Nice town or Antibes? (any other ideas?). we will be with a car, and the idea is to visit the towns around the coast during the day by car, but we do want to stay in a quiet/charming town, especially to enjoy the night, if possible by foot.
Have been really confusing to understand the best location.
Please any suggestion would be really appreciated. Thank you!

Hello,

Apart from the Friday market and the botanical gardens – anyone knows any attraction in Vintmille worth seeing?
And a non-oligarch eatery?

Thanks!