Best Things to See and Do in Beautiful Nice, Nice, France

Around four years ago, after visiting Biarritz and Brittany and exploring its beautiful creeks, ports and UNESCO World Heritage sites, we discovered a new passion for France.

So when the opportunity arose for us to travel further down south to the French Riviera, a place that doesn’t even need an introduction as it is very well known worldwide, we both agreed and jumped at the chance to discover for ourselves if this place really is so chic and stylish.

We happily boarded the plane at Dublin airport, bound for Nice in 2 hours and 30 minutes. As soon as we landed in France, collected our luggage and walked out of the Airport through the revolving door, we were greeted by a pleasantly warm Mediterranean climate.

We had never been to Nice or the south of France before, and we knew nothing about the city when we arrived and were more than content to find a sun-drenched and startlingly beautiful place.

If you are planning a trip to the South of France and wish to stop in Nice, this blog post offers a couple of ideas for the best things to do and see in Nice with free attractions, time on the beach, local markets and day trip suggestions.

Nice was founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, and every year in February, the city hosts a carnival that originated in the Middle Ages. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).