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Ruled by a succession of counts, Nice did not officially become part of France until 1860.
Language
French
Visas
None required.
Getting there
Scheduled flights from London and Luton. For motorists, Nice is 750 miles from Calais.
Flying time from London
Two hours
Getting around
Nice is best explored on foot but it also has a good bus network. A Nice by Bus pass is valid for one, five or seven days and includes the airport bus. Taxis are plentiful and cars, motorbikes and bicycles can be hired.
Currency
Euro
Costs
As a rough approximation, litre of petrol 70p; half pint of beer £2; moderate restaurant meal £5.50-£15; 24-exposure film £2.50; four-mile taxi ride £3.50.
Weather
Nice is a year-round destination with its Mediterranean climate giving hot, dry summers and mild winters. Daytime temperatures often top 27C (80F) in summer and rarely dip below 12C (54F) in winter. October and November are the wettest months.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT.
International dialling code from the UK
00 33 4
Voltage
220V, 50Hz. Plugs are two-pin so adapters are needed for UK appliances.
Opening hours
Most museums close on either Monday or Tuesday. In July and August - France's annual holiday period - many shops and businesses shut completely. Shop opening hours vary but most take a long lunch and stay open till 7pm. Few shops open on Sunday.
Health - Before you go
No jabs needed. We have reciprocal medical care agreements with France - take an EHIC form with you (available from your post office).
Health - When you are there
No major health problems in France. If you need over-the-counter medicines, French pharmacies are usually marked by a green cross which is lit up when they're open.
Warnings
The south of France has a problem with tourist theft, mostly pickpocketing, theft from cars and snatching handbags. Don't live in fear - just be sensible, especially in crowds.
Emergency
Police 17, ambulance 15, fire 18. British Honorary Consul, La Palace, Entree A, 8 Rue Alphonse Karr, 06000 Nice. Tel: 93 82 32 04.
Customs
Don't beckon the waiter by shouting "garcon". Nowadays it's considered an insult. Say "s'il vous plait" instead.
Pets
The UK and France are participating in the pilot Pet Travel Scheme so you can take your dog or cat on holiday provided it has all the right documents. This takes several months to set up. See your vet for details.
Tipping
10-15% service charge is included in hotel and restaurant bills. Loose change for taxi drivers.
Tourist office
French Tourist Office, 178 Piccadilly, London W1V 0AL. Tel: 09068 244123 (60p a minute).
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| |  | | Les Trois Epis
2-bedroom apartment for up to 7 in central Nice - Promenade des Anglais. Terrace with Mediterranean view. Minimum 3 nights stay. Available all year.
|  | | Lux. Apartment - Palais de la Méditerranée, Nice
Lge new luxury two bed apt., sleeps 6, air-con., two balconies. Centre of Nice - Promenade des Anglais, beside rests., bars, designer shops.
|  | | Les Palais des Fleurs
Luxury Bourgeois two-bedroomed, 4th Floor apartment in the Palais des Fleurs for rental in the heart of the Musicians Quarter, Nice
|  | | Apartment Hugo Park 102, Central Nice, France
Recently renovated 1 kingsize bedroom contempory apartment in a beautiful Beaugeon Building in central Nice, 400m to beach, 200m shops & restaurants
|  | | NEGRESCO HOTEL NICE
Negresco studio in famous NEGRESCO HOTEL, on Promonade de Anglais in the center of the Cote de Zur,with private beach in front,and Ski resorts 85km away.
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