One of the most popular tourist cities to visit in France is definitely the quaint city of Nice. With its amazing Mediterranean climate, beautiful old-fashioned buildings with amazing histories, sunny pebbled beaches and bright blue oceans, there is no question as to why this city is so loved. The problem with exploring France, the most romantic place on earth, is that many people feel that their wallets are not thick enough to experience the best that the land has to offer. This, however, is not the case. If one is able to travel smartly, having a clear understanding of the best places to stay, the cheapest ways to move around and pinpointing the most economical attractions to visit, you will be surprised to discover that you can achieve the full Nice experience, without your wallet having to suffer.
Accommodation
Nice may be known as having world-class hotels, although one tends to lose that cosy, warm feeling of a home when staying in a hotel, besides having to fork over large amounts of money for a bed and bathroom. Thankfully, Nice has a large number of beautiful self-catering or bed and breakfast villas and apartments that are cheaper, and allow you to achieve the true Nice housetrip experience.
Transportation
Although Nice offers some great affordable public transportation, in the form of busses and trains, one of the best ways to view this romantic city is by bicycle. Along with many other progressive cities around the world, Nice has a top-class bike share system which provides an extremely cheap way to discover the city. The first 30 minutes are free, after which each additional hour costs one euro.
Exploring Museums
When it comes to learning about the rife history attached to France, and the lovely city of Nice, the best, and cheapest, places to do so is at the numerous museums spread around the city. These museums are completely free, making them the perfect attractions for a budget holiday. Nice is located in the area where some of the first evidence of human activity in Europe was discovered, and The Archaeological Museum in the Cimiez neighbourhood is the perfect place to discover more. For a more recent history though, the modern art museum MAMAC offers a collection of work from a massive number of artists. The museum’s roof terrace also offers visitors with some spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and buildings below, which are almost as beautiful as the works of art hanging on the walls inside.
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