Nice has an array of historic sites to delight the history buff. Holiday rentals are available near places like the Marc Chagall National Museum, a biblically inspired museum with paintings and work from the legendary artist, and the Castle of Nice, a hilltop historic castle ruin site with a park, garden and picturesque water and coastal views. The Palais Lascaris, a 17th-century baroque palace with frescoed ceilings, tapestries and antique musical instruments, is also great to visit.
Whatever the Promenade des Anglais may imply, this isn't just a place for off-duty fashionistas. It's also a town steeped in history and heritage. Grabbing yourself Nice holiday rentals in the area of Cimiez is great for remembering that. It's the old Roman heart of the city, home to the remains of an awesome ancient bathhouse and an archaeology museum packed with hairpins, vases and more. The Matisse Museum is next door. Go there for glimpses of the iconic Fauvism of the French master.
Nice is a place to really get to grips with what life's like on the Cote d'Azur. Lose yourself in the higgledy-piggledy lanes of Vieux Nice to find coffee-scented bistros lining alleyways and bougainvillea spilling from balconies. Hit the Promenade des Anglais to sense the glamorous side of things, walking in the company of movie stars, maybe. Then there are the glorious vistas that unfold on the French Riviera. Excursions from your Nice holiday rentals can reveal panoramic views from dramatic clifftops at Eze or jutting into the Med at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Nice follows a typically Mediterranean climate. Winters run from December to March, ushering in temperatures that range from 15 right down to 0 – it will be snowing in the ski resorts just over the Alps. For the warmer days that will let you hit the pretty beaches of the Cote d'Azur, it's best to wait for spring, in May. Average mercury levels hit the 20s, then, while summer, in June, July and August, sees peaks of 30 or more – not to mention the biggest visitor numbers of all.
The capital of the Alpes-Maritimes region marks the point where the limestone peaks of the French Alps roll into the Mediterranean Sea. The result is a crescendo of high cliffs and wide bays, running from Villefranche-sur-Mer and up into the pine-studded ridges of the Ligurian Hills. A long beach of pebbles runs along the front of the city, topped by the palm trees of the Promenade des Anglais. It's just a taster of the gorgeous coastal treats of the area, which can be witnessed in the rock-ribbed inlets of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat or between the mountains of Cap Roux.
Nice offers beautiful beaches with crystal-blue waters for swimming and sunbathing. Holiday homes can be found near places like Baie des Anges, a sandy beach with a marina for seaside amenities and boat rentals, and Villefranche Beach, a relaxed beach with calm waters for swimming. You could also visit the gorgeous beaches of the French Riviera, such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes.
The nearest airport is in Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur), located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Nice City Station, Nice-Riquier Station and Nice-St-Roch Station are the main stations in the city. You can see more of Nice by catching a ride on the metro at Massena Tramway Station, Opera - Vieille Ville Tram Station or Cathedral - Vieille Ville Tram Station.
Yes, our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 6,869 vacation rentals near Nice. From 897 villas to 1,792 houses, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable stay with your family and friends. The best places to stay near Nice for a holiday or a weekend are on Vrbo.
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Vrbo UK offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in Nice. From Vrbo UK travelers, the most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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Yes, of course. Vrbo UK has 897 Villas in Nice. Our other popular types of vacation rentals in Nice include:
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