If you are in for strolling around the city don't miss Cours Saleya - open-air marketplace, Old Town (Vielle Ville), Castle Hill (Colline Du Chateau) and of course long meandering walks along the Mediterranean.
The Carnival is a highpoint in the vibrant nightlife in Nice, a 10 day celebration with parades, concerts, street theater and fireworks.
Avg. °C | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
High | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 14 |
Low | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
Rain (mm) | 83 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 49 | 37 | 16 | 31 | 54 | 108 | 104 | 78 |
There is no shortage of selection of restaurants or cafes while in Nice. A couple of standout is Le Bistro d'Antoine for local cuisine, Fenocchio Glacier - for ice cream and for something a little more extravagant try Le Chantecler.
Shopping
There are a lot of good places to shop in this French city, the main shopping high street in Nice is avenue Jean Medecin which runs the north-south length of the modern city centre. The old town is also a good area to shopping and will have some more unique items for sale.
Flying time from:
Toronto: Approximately 12hrs.
Montreal: Approximately 14hrs.
Calgary: Approximately 16hrs.
Vancouver: Approximately 18hrs.
Languages: French.
Currency: Euros.
Climate: Mediterranean Climate - characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Electricity: 220V AC, 50 Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
Documents:
A passport is mandatory for Canadian Citizens, although no visa is required. For other countries, please check the French Government Tourist Office to get a complete list.
Note:
No vaccinations are required for entering France.
French Government Tourist Office website - ca-en.franceguide.com (English): ca.franceguide.com (Francais)
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