Grand Hôtel Le Florence

Nice and its area

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Nice is the fifth biggest town in France with 400 000 inhabitants. And it is also the capital of the Côte d'Azur / French Riviera.

Nice has a great geographic position and mild Mediterranean climate. The town is protected from strong winds on west by Estérel and on north by Southern Alps. Winters are always mild and summers are never too warm.

Here are the most important areas to visit:

• Promenade des Anglais: Famous boulevard along the sea, the image of Nice.
• Old town: Picturesque area with many restaurants, bars, churches.
• Pedestrian streets: Rue Massena and Rue Paradis
• Chateau: The hill that separates the old town and the port, with Greek castle ruins, artificial waterfall, beautiful view on "Bay of Angels".
• Cimiez: Residential district with museums Chagall and Matisse, and Roman ruins.
• Port: small marina and big trade port where cruises and ferries leave to Corsica.

It is very easy to go around in Nice. The best way is to walk, distances are not too important. You can also use the city buses and the tramway.

With the "Nice Piviera Pass", benefit from advantages and from reductions on museums to visit the town with the Open Bus. Ticket available in réception.

Nice is also an excellent departure spot to discover our beautiful region. The main railway station (LA GARE) is situated in the centre of Nice, and by TRAIN you can go to Villefranche, Monaco, Menton, Vintimille (Italy), or Antibes, Juan les Pins, Cannes, St. Raphael.

You can also travel by BUS from GARE ROUTIERE (main bus station).Prices are almost the same but train is a bit faster and bus a bit more comfortable.

For the best comfort and carefree attitude, organized guided round trips are available on reception Hotel Nice le Florence.

Or, if you want to discover the area peacefully, we can help you to rent a car.

And now, enjoy the Cote d'Azur !

SHOPPING

The shopping areas in Nice, which are all near the Hotel Nice Florence:

• Rue Masséna, rue Paradis, rue de France (pedestrian)
• Avenue de Verdun, rue de la Liberté, Alphonse Karr, Longchamp
• Avenue Jean Médecin
• Nice Etoile commercial center
• Old town

Hotel Nice le Florence can offer our guest some Reduction ticket (10% off) for Galerie Lafayette and for the famous Perfume FRAGONNARD in Grasse with a free visit of the museum.

Almost all shops are open every day except on Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. Some shops in the Old town are open on Sunday.

SPECIALITIES OF NICE

And now, few words about specialties from Nice:

• SOCCA: looks like giant pan cake made of chickpeas and olive oil. To eat with fingers !!!
• Salad "NICOISE": refreshing salad with tuna fish and anchovies.
• FARCIS (Stuffed vegetables): egg plant, onion, courgette, tomato stuffed with delicious mixture of minced meat and spices.
• PISSALADIERE: onion tart with anchovies.
• AIOLI: mayonnaise with garlic and olive oil.
• PAN BAGNAT: sandwich with mixed vegetables, tuna fish and anchovies.
• RAVIOLIS: fresh pasta with beef stew
• DAUBE Niçoise: beef stew

The best "fast food" to taste them :

• Chez RENE SOCCA, Old town
• LOU PILHA LEVA, Place Centrale, Old town