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Top Tips
Some recommendations, based on residents' experience.... get the inside info here!
Must visit - Medieval Provence: Check out Biot … wandering around the charming lanes .. art galleries, a fantastic (air conditioned!) handbag shop, Chez Odile is a fantastic restaurant where the menu is decided each day based on the great produce she buys that day. The Auberge du Coin also does a good set menu. Why not spend the morning here before heading on down to our next recommendation!
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For
the kids (and kids at heart!) check out
Marineland:
We went on the last Saturday in July .. a hot sunny day. We were
expecting huge crowds and to melt,
however our experience was fantastic. We went with Daisy our 1½ year old and Louis our 3½ year old, took our pushchair (though they did have pushchairs to borrow). Armed with lots of water, snacks for the kids (to distract them when waiting between shows), sun-cream and big hats we set off. We wanted to get our money’s worth, so we checked show times in advance. Having been told it’s important to see the Dolphins first - before the killer whales - we had an early lunch before heading off to the park, arriving in time for the 2.15pm show. |
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In total we saw two dolphin shows, one in daylight and a night time display with acrobats; three different whale shows, including the pirate display which Louis loved; and the Grand night-time Finale which Daisy stayed awake, for clapping with delight (don’t sit in the front row!) There are a couple of play areas, aquariums etc.. which we visited between shows. We also had a leisurely dinner at the Atlantis which has a nice view over the dolphin pool. The tickets certainly aren’t given away but, by planning ahead, we really got the most out of our day. August may be busier but we couldn’t believe how easy it was to get around, no queues, lots of toilets etc.. By bringing drinks and snacks (picnics aren’t allowed) we cut costs and had a fantastic afternoon and evening out. |
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Cool in a pool: If you’re not into sea swimming, then try the pool at the Hotel Aston with rooftop views; or go to the Promenade, to Blue Beach, where entrance to the swimming pool is very reasonable.
Our number one pool stop is St Laurent Du Var .. a couple of stops West of Nice by train. There is a private sandy beach with sea front swimming pools at the Calypso and Transat Snack bar. At €10 for a mattress (2005 price) you can enjoy the feel of white sand between your toes and cool off in one of three swimming pools (including one for kids) or, of course, the sea.
With a shaded snack restaurant that has some lovely (huge) salads, water sports and a play area with toy cabins there’s something for everyone .. and just a 10 minute walk East you will find yourself in a Shopping Centre with smaller shops like Mango, Naff Naff, Disney Store plus a Gallery Lafayette with a wonderful food hall.
Please Note:
We have provided an extensive 'Things to Do and See' Guide in the apartment
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| The "horizontal" Nice sundial, located at the Quai Rauba Capeu |
Nice Port, and the Corsica ferry |
