Cheap Holidays in Nice Holidays in Nice are a stylish mix of seaside holiday with sophisticated French culture, which may be why Nice is known as the capital of the French Riviera. A destination which is so easy to reach still feels as if you are a world away, even if only for a few days. The architecture, cuisine and glamorous atmosphere is what makes Nice a great choice for a
cheap city break.
The Promenade des Anglais lines the beach and is filled with great local restaurants and beach cafes and bars. For an alternative to the beach the Colline du Chateau is a hillside park complete with medieval ruins and play area for the kids and offers fantastic views over Nice and the French Riviera.
The old town of Nice is a maze of fascinating architecture and alleyways filled with art galleries, bars, shops and restaurants and seems to become more and more trendy by the minute. Shopping is most definitely on the agenda with January and July the best time to visit if you are after shopping in the sales.
History is evident in Nice with the ancient Roman City of Cemenetum and endless museums available to explore and break up your days relaxing on the beach.