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 France’s leading resort on its Riviera, located about halfway between Monaco and Cannes. Because of the proximity of Nice to Monaco, Nice’s airport also serves as the airport for the tiny city-state. Nice among France’s most popular tourist destinations as well as its fifth largest city. With a population of approximately 350,000 inhabitants, Nice also has large populations of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese immigrants.

The blue skies and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean flanked by beaches of fine sand make Nice a renowned travel destination. The area gets very crowded in May during the yearly Cannes Film Festival. And in addition to Cannes, Nice offers its Jazz Festival and the Carnaval de Nice as well. All year-round, Nice is known for its nightlife.

Even lovers of peace and quiet flock to Nice for its delightful climate. Rain and especially snow are rare along the Riviera. The summers are dry and hot, the spring is windy, and autumn and winter are mild. Its beautiful weather is one of the most important reasons Nice is so popular with tourists.

A popular spot in Nice is the Promenade of the English located directly on the beach. This promenade is home to many shops, restaurants, and hotels. A short walk from the promenade takes visitors to the Place Massena, the city’s main square. The square has a wonderful Mediterranean look with its red tiled roofs and Italian architecture.

Many of Nice’s annual calendars of public celebrations take place at the Place Massena. These include the national holiday Bastille Day on July 14. Other attractive public squares tourists should see in Nice include the Place Garibaldi, the Place Rosetti, the governmental center at the Place du Palais, and the Cours Saleya. The Cours Saleya affords a bustling flower market, and the courts of law are to be found in the Place du Palais, also a popular area for nighttime entertainment for tourists and locals alike. The Place Rossetti is also popular for its nightlife.

In addition to its outdoor charms, Nice has also several art museums, wonderful shopping and fine dining. Local ingredients like olive oil, fish, fruits and vegetables play a big role in the cuisine of Nice. Bouillabaisse and ratatouille are among the well known specialties in Nice.

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 the glamour, the beaches, the shopping, watching for celebrities, culture, nightlife, or great food, Nice has something to offer every traveler. Book your trip to Nice today.