City breaks in Nice
Nice is synonymous with elegance and style, and the ideal destination for a city break in the Mediterranean. With sophisticated promenade restaurants, luxury yachts bobbing in the harbour and sophisticated clubs and bars, Nice is rightly known as a billionaires’ playground.
However, there are plenty of good value Nice city breaks to be had, and at Future Travel we can offer them to you throughout the year.
Things to do on a Nice city break
Visitors know Nice for its beautiful beaches, water sports and superb weather all year round. A city break in Nice should start on the seafront, at the Promenade des Anglais; the nearby beaches on the Bay of Angels offer all you could want from a city break by the sea.
The old harbour offers picturesque walks and a chance to see local fishing boats bobbing among the luxury yachts. The nearby Quartier Segurane is a chic mixture of boutique shops and markets, which at night becomes the setting for a trendy café bar atmosphere.
Cultural city breaks in Nice
Nice is a mediaeval city, and the town centre houses 32 historical monuments, 19 museums and galleries, and acres of parkland and gardens. The most visited tourist attraction is the Matisse Museum, which chronicles the artist’s life in his former home, and has many of his most famous works on display.
A walk to the city castle offers beautiful views of the city, bay and harbour. Although there is little left of the 11th century chateau and cathedral, the park makes an ideal spot for a picnic.
As well as cabarets and night spots, Nice has a thriving calendar of cultural events, including classical recitals, operas and ballet performances. The restaurants are invariably of a high standard, and vary from traditional Mediterranean cafes serving local seafood, to sophisticated jazz bars serving international cuisine.
City breaks in the casinos and night clubs
Nice is renowned for its casinos and nightlife. There are dozens of sophisticated cutting edge night spots, cabaret shows and casinos, while for those wanting a quieter time there is intimate dinner jazz in the hotels and restaurants.
For those with children, Nice has plenty of child-care facilities, offering parents the chance to experience the clubs and casinos for themselves, after they’ve entertained the youngsters on the beach.
Nice is no longer the domain of the rich and famous. Today, it offers affordable city breaks for everyone. At Future Travel we can help you discover this enthralling city for yourself.