Great Location in a Lovely City
Review Submitted: October 3, 2009
Date of Stay: September 2009
The apartment is situated in the heart of Nice, five minutes' stroll from the beach and across the road from a well stocked supermarket and an excellent fresh goods market. Rue de France, with scores of restaurants, is two streets away. The street is crowded with parked cas, so parking for visitors could be a problem.
The apartment is on the second floor of a pleasant block, with a good sized lounge and kitchen, and a comfortable bedroom. The bedroom has twin beds which can be combined into a double, and a balcony with a table and chairs. Everything worked well, the furniture is comfy and in good order, and the apartment was very clean and well maintained. The meeting to receive the keys was quick and efficient, and everything was clearly explained. Although the street is quite busy during the day, it is quiet at night.
One minor caution: be careful having a shower. The bath has a row of flat tiles running around its edge, and the water from the shower can run around it and soak the bathroom floor! Other than that, it is an excellent, very good value for money apartment, and we would certainly consider staying there again.
The centre of Nice is very attractive, with fountains and gardens, and the Col de Chateau, a hill near the Old Town, gives great views of the beach, the Old Town and the port. The Col is green and shady, a great place for a picnic. The Old Town is an interesting maze of crowded narrow alleys, and the adjoining street Cours Saleya hosts a lot of good restaurants and a famed fruit and veg market. Nice is also a great base for exploring the Riviera. A trip to Eze is recommended: a walk up a hill through tiny winding streets leads to a tropical garden and stunning coastal views. In the other direction, the Old Town part of Antibes is beautiful and delightful. We can't wait to return!
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