subject: Flying From The Uk To Nice [print this page] There are plenty of flight options from the United Kingdom to Nice, France, including London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. Nice's airport is the Nice C'te d'Azur International Airport. The airport has two terminals. The flight options make Nice a great place to take a holiday or mini break.
Nice is located in the French Riviera, about halfway between Monaco and Cannes. It is a leading resort in that area. Because Nice is close to Monaco, Nice's airport serves as the airport for that city-state. Nice is the fifth largest city in France and is a very popular tourist destination. Its population is approximately 348,000 people. It is the second largest city in France, after Paris, and therefore has the second busiest airport. Nice has a large influx of Italian, Spanish and Portuguese immigrants.
Blue skies and turquoise waters flanked by exquisite sandy beaches make Nice a premier travel destination. The entire area gets very crowded every May during the Cannes Film Festival. And besides the film festival at Cannes, Nice offers its Carnaval de Nice and a Jazz Festival as well. Throughout the year, Nice is famed for its nightlife.
Even tourists just seeking peace and quiet include Nice in their travel plans for its delightful climate. Rain and certainly snow are relatively rare along the Riviera. The summers are dry and hot and spring is windy, but autumn and winter are pleasantly mild. The delightful weather is one of the main reasons Nice is so popular with tourists.
Another popular spot in Nice is the Promenade of the English located along the Mediterranean Sea. The citizens of Nice take great pride in the promenade, which is home to many hotels, shops and restaurants. Take a short walk away from the promenade to the Place Massena, the city's main square, which truly looks Mediterranean with its Italian architecture and red tiled roof buildings.
Many public celebrations take place at the Place Massena. These include, of course, Bastille Day on July--. Other popular public squares in Nice include the Place Rosetti, the Place Garabaldi, the Place du Palais, and the Cours Saleya. The Cours Saleya offers a popular flower market, and the courts of law are found in the Place du Palais, which is also a popular area for nighttime entertainment. The Place Rossetti is also popular with tourists at night.
In addition to its attractive street life, Nice offers wonderful shopping, fine dining, and several art museums. Gourmets will appreciate the ratatouille and bouillabaisse. Local ingredients, as in most of France, play a prominent role in the cuisine of the city.
Travelers have no trouble finding dining options for their tastes and budgets, ranging from quaint, home-cooked meals to the finest formal dining. Whichever level you choose, you will not be disappointed. And if cuisine Nicoise is not to your liking, there are options for foreign cuisine for you as well.
Whether it's glamour, beaches, shopping, watching for celebrities, nightlife, culture, or great food, Nice has something to offer every traveler.
