Nice Areas of Nice Where to Stay in Nice - and Where to Avoid! (Scroll down for a list of selected holiday rental properties)

Sea View or not Sea View? There are basically two types of sea view in Nice - distant or noisy! If you want a good view of the sea in the background, go into the Nice hills, somewhere like Cimiez. But then you are several kilometers from the centre; buses stop about 8.30 pm and Nice taxis are notoriously expensive. But if you like the idea of sitting on a terrace watching the Mediterranean, with a glass of wine in your hand, then try our two-bedroom apartment. Most importantly the bedrooms are located at the back, overlooking a quiet garden rather than a busy road, so you can sleep in peace.

Carré d'Or The "Golden Square" is the Mayfair or Park Avenue of Nice. The area is bordered on the south by the Promenade des Anglais, to the north by the Avenue Victor Hugo, to the east by the Place Massena and to the west by the Boulevard Gambetta. It includes the Zone Pietonne - pedestrian zone - of the Rue de France and Rue Massena and is characterised by majestic Belle Epoque apartments built around the end of the 19th century. Our two bedroom apartment is about 50 yards outside the Carré d'Or, but still very central.

Promenade des Anglais Basically a good location - but beware! The Promenade des Anglais is over four miles long and if you get the wrong end of it you are miles away from the action. The lower the street number the better; the Palais de la Mediterranée is at No.17, the Hotel Negresco is at No. 37 and our two bedroom apartment is at No. 50. Anything above 100 and you face a long walk home at night (buses stop at 8.30 pm) or an expensive taxi ride. As an example the Hotel Radisson, at No. 223, is about 45 minutes' walk from the Old Town. And anything above 300? Well, the only plus is that you can probably walk to and from the airport!

Vieux Nice and the Port "Old Nice" and the port area can be excellent places to stay, being right in the centre of tourist activity.There are, however, some drawbacks: you might find old Nice a little noisy; in the summer periods people (and their motor bikes!) tend to celebrate throughout the night. Most of the buildings in Old Nice do not have elevators, so you might find yourselves trudging up several flights of stairs everytime you go home. Also, the streets are very narrow and constricted and you will definitely need air-conditioning in summer. However, if you like falling out of your front door into the nearest bar, this is the place for you! The port area is similar, but make sure you are situated in one of the streets directly by the port. "Near the port" covers a multitude of sins and can take you into areas you don't want to be in!

Place Massena, Avenue Jean Medicin and Etoile The new tramway is now completed, and these are again nice places to be in - particularly for the dedicated shopper! Only drawback - a bit of a walk to the beach on hot summer days.

La Gare and Les Musiciens As in most big cities, the area round the main station is somewhat sleazy. It is characterised by cheap hotels for backpackers and has it's fair share of strip joints. Not to be recommended unless you are on a very tight budget. Les Musiciens, an area where all the streets are named after famous musicians, starts well just north of the Carré d'Or but deteriorates rapidly as it approaches the station. Generally speaking, the nearer you can get to the south and the sea, the better. For your information, a number of local holiday rental apartments are listed below:

View Details Luxury 2 bed apartment with A/C - 1km fm Palais Modernised & recently refurbished two twin-bedroom apartment in Cannes centre, 1km from the beach. Ideally located for conference, cngress, festivals, vacation rental, seaside, beach, golf, fishing, Luxury 2 bed apartment with A/C - 1km fm Palais /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details 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. Lux. Apartment - Palais de la Méditerranée, Nice /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Les Laurelles An enchanting Provencal style Villa overlooking a quiet wooded valley with far reaching mountain views.New Swimming Pool,Summer Kitchen,5 Bedrooms.Sleeps 9. 25 kms North of Cannes. Les Laurelles /Grasse /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Superb Central Apartment - Nice/French Riviera A freshly renovated Holiday Studio sleeping 2-4 situated next to Notre-Dame Cathedral - 5 mins from shops or station and 10 mins from the beach Superb Central Apartment - Nice/French Riviera /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details 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 Apartment Hugo Park 102, Central Nice, France /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details RIAD - ONLY 2KMS FROM THE BEACH AND CROISETTE 3 Separate properties available individually or together in the grounds of the owners house, superbly and tastefully decorated and well equipped RIAD - ONLY 2KMS FROM THE BEACH AND CROISETTE /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Villa Clara- Cannes/Vallauris Very quiet villa on the heights between Cannes and Antibes, breathtaking view, private pool, at the heart of the Riviera Villa Clara- Cannes/Vallauris /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Mauresque - Heart of Cannes - 2kms from beach 3 Separate properties available individually or together in the grounds of the owners house, superbly and tastefully decorated and well equipped Mauresque - Heart of Cannes - 2kms from beach /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details 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 on the French Les Palais des Fleurs /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Villa Aviara A dream villa in a private setting. Enjoy the beautiful pool and gardens. Relaxation for all the family or a romantic escape. Villa Aviara /Cagnes-Sur-Mer /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Nice Apartment Stylish spacious 2 bedroom apartment in superb location in the heart of the old town of Nice. Nice Apartment /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Le Clos de Valettes Private Provencal Villa in substantial grounds. Stunning views,13m pool. 4 bedrooms each with balcony or terrace. 25mins Nice and beaches. Le Clos de Valettes /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Nice - Holiday Apartment This charming two-bedroom apartment, with Cable TV, is in the Musiciens area, close to the Negresco Hotel. Nice - Holiday Apartment /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Central Cannes apartment 1 bed apartment in Central Cannes - 2 mins walk to the beach 5 mins to Croisette. Restaurants and shops minutes away Central Cannes apartment /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details 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. Les Trois Epis /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Le Clos Arnaud Charming villa offering great views, a hot bubbling spa with beautiful gardens in an unbeatable setting. Le Clos Arnaud /Grasse /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Residence Gibbings - Messina Modern furnished apartment with superb central location. Beach only 400m. Main street shops cafes and bars are less than a minute walk. Residence Gibbings - Messina /Nice /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details palais isabelle One bed appartement,lovely sea view,large balcony,short walk beach,luxury residance,CANNES,FRANCE palais isabelle /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Appartment Charming 2 bedroom furnished appartment- 61m2. Every room has a balcony access overlooking green verdure. Garage and Parking available. Appartment /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Luxury - Newly built 3 bedroom apartment - Cannes Fully air-conditioned, 3-bedroom apartment, right on Rue D'Antibes, 100m from La Croisette & very near the Cannes Convention Center Luxury - Newly built 3 bedroom apartment - Cannes /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Le Mas des Oliviers Fabulous Villa overlooking Cannes, with 3 double en-suite bedrooms, large pool and private parking. This property has been featured in Hello magazine! Le Mas des Oliviers /Cagnes-Sur-Mer /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Luxurious 1 bedroom flat - Cannes French Riviera This delightful, one-bedroom apartment is located within a 15-minute walk from the Croisette and the convention center. Luxurious 1 bedroom flat - Cannes French Riviera /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details Villa La Collina, Côte d'Azur Luxurious villa on the hill with a magnificent 180° view on the Croisette, the Bay of Cannes and the Îles de Lérins. Huge garden and swimming pool wit Villa La Collina, Côte d'Azur /Cannes /Alpes-Maritimes /Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur /France /Europe / View Details 3 bedroom apartment - clo