Nice is situated in what is often considered as the heart of the French Riviera, with good access to all of the famous Cote d'Azur cities. Most arrivals in the South of France come via Nice Airport, so car hire from Nice is recommended. Castle Hill acts as the town's natural landmark, and the Promenade des Anglais running directly along the coastline is the tourist hotspot of Nice. The Old-Town (Vieux Ville) is both authentic and popular for shoppers and diners. Garibaldi was born in Nice, illustrating how close you are to the Italian border and hiring a car will allow you full scope for travel along the glittering coastline and beyond.
If you're wandering towards the seafront, through the porticoes and shops of Avenue Jean Medecin; the vast square that is Place Massena will come as a pleasant surprise. Head on through the intricate and atmospheric Old Town, or take a cultural detour to the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The Place Rossetti is always worth a mention due to its quaint, reasonable restaurants and authentic feel. If you're hiring a car in Nice, you'll notice that the A8 is most accommodating for travelling east and west. Monte Carlo is half an hour east, and if you rent a car in Nice many locals will advise you to sample the ‘off-the-beaten-track' splendour of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin.
