Experience La Belle Vie in the seaside city of Nice on the Cote-d'Azur!

Holidays in Nice

Nice, the elegant port city on France’s Côte d’Azur, blends culture, stunning architecture, and Mediterranean charm. Its Belle Époque and Baroque landmarks, chic seafront promenade, and vibrant art scene inspired masters like Chagall and Matisse. With a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, Nice is a year-round destination—July is warmest at 24°C, January coolest at 9°C, and October wettest. Budget travelers often find autumn and winter more affordable. Accommodation ranges from cozy city hotels and apartments to luxurious villas with sea views. Whether self-catering or all-inclusive, Nice offers options for every traveler seeking beauty, history, and authentic French Riviera experiences.

Why Visit Nice?

Elegant port city with Belle Époque architecture and stunning Mediterranean seafront views.
Rich culture, vibrant art scene, and landscapes inspiring Chagall, Matisse, Picasso.
Year-round destination offering mild winters, sunny summers, and affordable off-season stays.
Accommodation ranges from cozy city hotels to luxurious villas with sea views.

More About Nice

Promenade des Anglais

The seven-kilometre Promenade des Anglais is the vibrant heart of Nice, stretching along the Mediterranean with palm-lined beaches on one side and luxury hotels, casinos, and parks on the other. Perfect for walking, skating, or cycling, the esplanade offers stunning views and easy access to Castle Hill and Old Town. Look out for iconic landmarks like the Art Deco Palais de la Méditerranée (now Hyatt Regency), the legendary Le Negresco Hotel, and the Statue de la Liberté on Quai des États-Unis. This glamorous promenade is a must-see for anyone exploring the French Riviera.

AWAKEN YOUR INNER EXPLORER!

Explore the old-world charm of Nice’s Vielle Ville (Old Town) with its colorful Cours Saleya flower market, Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate, and Palais Lascaris. Stroll to Place Masséna to admire the Fontaine du Soleil or relax at Place Garibaldi’s cafés. Climb Parc de la Colline du Château for panoramic views from Tour Bellanda. Don’t miss the ornate Cathédrale Orthodoxe Russe Saint-Nicolas or Jardin des Arènes de Cimiez with olive trees and Roman ruins. Nice’s historic streets and landmarks offer a perfect blend of culture, architecture, and breathtaking scenery for curious explorers.

Food & Drink

Take your seat at a bistro, pavement café, or terrace overlooking the Mediterranean to feast on fresh salads, grilled fish, seasonal vegetables, and local wine. French dishes like Bouillabaisse (fish and shellfish stew), Ratatouille (vegetables in a tomato sauce), Daube (beef stew) and Pissaladière (savoury tart with onions, anchovies, and black olives) feature on many menus. No holidays in Nice are complete without sampling the aniseed-flavoured liqueur Pastis with water or the peach liqueur Rinquinquin.

Travel guide

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Nice is the perfect choice for a beach holiday especially in the summer months.

Best time to visit: July-August
Average flight time: 2 Hours
Most suited for: Couples, Families, Groups
Currency: Euro
Time Difference: +1 hours

Weather in Nice

Average monthly temperature in Nice (°C)

Jan 9^°C
Feb 10^°C
Mar 12^°C
Apr 13^°C
May 17^°C
Jun 20^°C
Jul 24^°C
Aug 24^°C
Sep 22^°C
Oct 18^°C
Nov 13^°C
Dec 10^°C

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