Explore Nice
Nice is the capital of the Alpes_Maritimes department on the French Riviera.The name Nice comes from the Greek Goddess Nike and it was known Nizza once when the Italians occupied it centuries ago, but it became known as Nice when it became a part of France in 1860.The city has attracted artists and celebrities over the course of it,s long history, such as Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Picasso, Paganini, Keith Richards, Elton John, Tina Turner and many more.
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Currency & Time Zone
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 50 Euros, Combo Meal 8,30 EurosDrinks
Water 0,78 - 2,07 Euros, Beer 1,58 - 6,50 Euros, Bottle of Wine 6,50 Euros, Cappuccino 3,27 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 2,95 Euros
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 4 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2,08 Euros, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25,80 EurosGeneral Transport
The local bus network here charges 1,50 Euro to use their services, the tram line is also open for use.The national French railway SNCF provides train service.Cars are a common sight, though caution is advised if you,re driving on the more dangerous roads.Taxis are very expensive and it,s hard to gain access to one, it is recommended to avoid unlicensed cabs for saftery,s sake.Due to the closeness of historic and imporant tourist attractions, walking from one to another doesn,t take long at all.Scooters and motorbikes are few in number here, with that number dropping lower.Bicycles can be rented in Nice as well.Things to do in Nice
Walk along the Promenade des Anglais 7 kilometer distance, in thoughtfulness, for the Nice Carnival in February or the 19th-century palaces.For a pleasant and quaint atmosphere, stop by Vieille Ville, the oldest part of Nice.To see a scenic view, either hike upwards ot take an elevator to the Parc de la Colline du Château park, situated on a steep hill.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
(France) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to France:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to France: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- TDAP (Tetanus
- Diphtheria & Pertussis)
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Shingles
- Influenza
- Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- (France) Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Power adapter
- a camera with lenses/batteries/memory cards/chargers
- Rain jacket or similar
- Umbrella
- Light sweater or blazer
- Reusable water bottle
- a Daypack and a First Aid Kit.
