Nice, the capital of the...
by Tolik
Nice, the capital of the Riviera and fifth largest city in France, acts as a magnet attracting people from all over the world, for a multitude of reasons. Both elegant and simple, Nice's charm comes from its exceptional climate as well as its beauty. Even in May the café terraces are filled with people happily drinking and contemplating the ultra famous Promenade des Anglais. Always in flower, this wonderful walk follows along the bay, looking out onto the Baie des Anges and the beaches on one side, and on the other such luxury hotels as the Negresco.
Weather
by Elainehead
Nice is known for its mild and sunny, year-round weather, however it can rain a lot in March-April and October-November.
For air and sea average temperatures in C?te D'Azur, please check:
http://www.businessriviera.com/guide/a_savoir/savoir.asp
For weather history (History & Almanac is just above Astronomy):
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/07690.html
Natural call while in Nice?
by Elainehead
If you are in the city center (ie, around Avenue Jean Medecin), you will find toilets (They are no longer free, so you'll need 0.50 € to access them) on the last floor of Nice Etoile Shopping Mall . They are next to Nature & Decouvertes shop.
If you are desperate, you may try...
On Avenue Jean Medecin, but towards Place Massena, you can find toilets at Galeries Lafayette (no longer free - if you need coins, there's a change machine inside), they are on the third floor, close to the stairs. Notice: it's a mixed WC with no windows, so they usually smell bad. I would rather go to the ones at Nice Etoile Shopping Mall.
At Fnac? *I think* it is on the third floor, next to the "Manga" section. You need to insert 0,50 € to unlock the door that will lead you to the WC's. I don't think they clean them that often, so it's a rip-off!
Never tried them, but you may want or need to use them...
Mc Donald's WC's? You need to buy something there, at least the one close to the train station works like that. On the payment ticket, there is a number code (the numbers after the words CODE WC) you have to type in order to open the door that leads to the WC.
The public 'toilettes' on the streets (except it's urgent... *I think* it's 0,30 Euros).
it's like a...a...tropical rainforest!
by morgane1692
Along your walk, your hike really, up and around the fort at the top of the hill on the eastern edge of the coast here...you'll pass this oasis of a waterfall. Yes, it's manmade, but on a warm, sunny day you won't care that it wasn't carved by nature, rather you will appreciate the spray which depending on the strength of the wind, may come close to soaking you.
Garden behind Russian Church (Êglise Russe)
by Elainehead
Some local families come here with their kids to get away from the noisy streets of Nice.
The Russian Church is very close to the main train station (Gare SNCF). From the train station, turn right on Avenue Gambetta, then turn left on Boulevard du Tzarewitch. The church is on the right side of this Boulevard.
Address: Avenue Nicolai II
How to get here: Bus 15 (After the train station avenue, the bus will turn right, get off on the very first stop).
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Promenade des Anglais
Nice train station
Theatre Municipal, Nice, France
Saint-Paul de Vence
