Nice in June over 9 days
Jan 17th, 2014, 09:47 PM
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Nice in June over 9 days
Hi all,
My family--2 grandparents, my wife and I, our 10 month old son and brother-in-law will be traveling to Nice for a wedding in June from New York. We have 9 days. Given this is our first international trip with our first child we wanted to get advice on suggested itineraries.
I was thinking of renting a house somewhere for the time and renting a minivan to get around. How does this idea sound?
What are some places we could visit over this time and where should we stay?
Thanks,
Rex
My family--2 grandparents, my wife and I, our 10 month old son and brother-in-law will be traveling to Nice for a wedding in June from New York. We have 9 days. Given this is our first international trip with our first child we wanted to get advice on suggested itineraries.
I was thinking of renting a house somewhere for the time and renting a minivan to get around. How does this idea sound?
What are some places we could visit over this time and where should we stay?
Thanks,
Rex
Jan 17th, 2014, 11:51 PM
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No doubt you enjoy each other's company but you may find that you want some time apart as well. Perhaps consider renting an apartment in Nice itself. It is a very good transport hub, using buses and trains. Try www.nicepebbles.com or www.riveriapebbles.com. I have not personally used them but they come recommended. There are heaps of potential day trips in the area (e.g. Mougins, Eze, St Paul de Vence, Entrevaux, Briel sur Roya, Cagnes, Cannes, Menton, Roquebrune, etc, etc). Anywhere on the train line may also suit (e.g. Antibes).
Jan 18th, 2014, 09:04 AM
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I am not a fan of Nice, preferring somewhere down the coast like Antibes and taking the train into Nice for the day if necessary.
Driving along the coast road can be a traffic nightmare and is really not necessary if you are OK with trains and buses. But that's up to you.
As for where to visit, there are plenty of guidebooks and online sites that can answer that question for you. It all depends on your interests, not mine.
Where to stay depends again on several factors. Where you end up deciding you want to visit and budget being the two major ones. Decide the first and then look for something in a central location for that which is within your budget.
Googling for 'gites' gets you this:
https://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8...&ved=0CL0BELYD
This property could give you separate rooms for each couple and your brother-in-law while still having you all together in a more family home like atmosphere.
http://www.bbchambreantibes.com/
Driving along the coast road can be a traffic nightmare and is really not necessary if you are OK with trains and buses. But that's up to you.
As for where to visit, there are plenty of guidebooks and online sites that can answer that question for you. It all depends on your interests, not mine.
Where to stay depends again on several factors. Where you end up deciding you want to visit and budget being the two major ones. Decide the first and then look for something in a central location for that which is within your budget.
Googling for 'gites' gets you this:
https://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF-8...&ved=0CL0BELYD
This property could give you separate rooms for each couple and your brother-in-law while still having you all together in a more family home like atmosphere.
http://www.bbchambreantibes.com/
Jan 18th, 2014, 09:11 AM
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Guidebooks are your friends. What appeals to me may have no relevance for you. There are plenty of adults on this trip; get out the guidebooks and do some planning to figure out what appeals to you.
I agree that one rental for all of you might not be ideal. And a couple of cars is almost certainly going to be a better choice than a mini-van that forces all of you to be shoulder-to-shoulder for 9 days.
I agree that one rental for all of you might not be ideal. And a couple of cars is almost certainly going to be a better choice than a mini-van that forces all of you to be shoulder-to-shoulder for 9 days.
Jan 18th, 2014, 12:41 PM
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If you base in Nice, you won't really need or want a car. Traffic/parking can be a total nightmare, and the trains and buses are easy for exploring most of the towns/cities you'll want to see.
I'd look into an apartment ASAP since June is the start of the prime summer vacation season. I've heard great things about www.nicepebbles.com, although we've never used them.
When you've nailed down a few properties, post again so we can help you with the locations.
I'd look into an apartment ASAP since June is the start of the prime summer vacation season. I've heard great things about www.nicepebbles.com, although we've never used them.
When you've nailed down a few properties, post again so we can help you with the locations.
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If you want to have a car do not stay in Nice. Traffic is awful! Take public transportation. We stayed in Vence, which is just outside of Nice and near St Paul de Vence and it had parking. It was a good location to drive up into the mountains, which I would recommend or to drive to towns near there. St Paul is a very interesting town to visit. Be sure to bring coins with you for tolls and parking. Our credit cards did not work and they do not take bills. Rental car was easy at Nice airport.
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We have been over 20 times in the area and never stayed in Nice, but always visited it. Thats says a lot.
Firstly, the best thing you can do is to rent a villa in the hinterland. Use http://www.homeaway.com/. You will save much money compared to a hotel stay. A good area to stay is the area around Valbonne, La Colle sur Loup, Tourrete sur Loup, Mougins, Mouans Sartoux, La Roquette or along the coast around Le Trayas. Usually the villas in the hinterland are more affordable than those with sea view.
Secondly, do rent a minivan. We have often driven the wonderful coastal roads with 6 persons in our minivan - it is much easier than driving with two cars. And the sight is better. A 7-seater will do the job nicely. The only problem might be tranporting the luggage to and from the airport. If you accomodation is not too far away, just drive two times.
Thirdly, the Côte d'Azur has much to offer. The coastal roads - the Corniches - are breathtaking, bot the Corniches between Nice and Monaco and the Corniche de l'Esterel between Cannes and Saint Raphael. Weather will be perfect in June, and you will find beautiful beaches. There are gorgeous museums in the area, beautiful countryside and picturesque villages.
Firstly, the best thing you can do is to rent a villa in the hinterland. Use http://www.homeaway.com/. You will save much money compared to a hotel stay. A good area to stay is the area around Valbonne, La Colle sur Loup, Tourrete sur Loup, Mougins, Mouans Sartoux, La Roquette or along the coast around Le Trayas. Usually the villas in the hinterland are more affordable than those with sea view.
Secondly, do rent a minivan. We have often driven the wonderful coastal roads with 6 persons in our minivan - it is much easier than driving with two cars. And the sight is better. A 7-seater will do the job nicely. The only problem might be tranporting the luggage to and from the airport. If you accomodation is not too far away, just drive two times.
Thirdly, the Côte d'Azur has much to offer. The coastal roads - the Corniches - are breathtaking, bot the Corniches between Nice and Monaco and the Corniche de l'Esterel between Cannes and Saint Raphael. Weather will be perfect in June, and you will find beautiful beaches. There are gorgeous museums in the area, beautiful countryside and picturesque villages.
