NICE is nice

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Nice benefits from an extraordinary micro-climate which has contributed to its worldwide reputation for almost 200 years. Nice is indeed protected from the wind by the surrounding hills and the Estérel mountains to the west, and the north-western barrier of the Alps. The sea breezes give a mild climate in winter and reduce the heat in the summer.

As a matter of fact, tourism originated in Nice in the 18th century with the winter stays of well-known aristocrats. First the English came for the healing powers of the Côte d’Azur, but once they had established a mundane life in the region, all the European royalties and wealthy Americans joined them there.

Nowadays, tourism is still Nice’s first economical activity. After Paris, Nice is the largest French centre for tourism and its airport is the one but most important in France.

Nice is known for its old town (Vieux Nice): narrow winding streets, secret little squares, frescoes and trompe-l’oeil, cafe terraces, traditional restaurants, daily Provencal markets in the Cours Saleya (flowers, fruit and vegetables) and on Place Saint-François (fish).

Every year in February, Nice is the stage for the immense celebration of Carnival. Flower parades, musical groups, prestige soirées, entertainment, rock and techno concerts... all the magic of Carnival explodes for more than a fortnight, with a unique programme of festivities.

The charm of Nice also consists in its Belle Époque façades, its 300 hectares of parks and gardens, its plane, lime, pine and palm trees and oleanders that line the boulevards, the fountains that decorate the Forum Masséna or the Esplanade d’Acropolis.
No other French town except Paris has more museums and art galleries than Nice (19). They honour the painters, sculptors, musicians and writers that have been fascinated by the Côte d’Azur.
One of them is the museum of Henri Matisse in a 17th century Genoese villa and has a rich collection of the paintings from the long period he lived in Nice when he recovered from his bronchitis and discovered the Matisse blue colour, the colour of the air and light in Nice.

But most famous is Nice of course for the magnificent Promenade des Anglais, that runs along the stunning sea front.

The Promenade’s most famous landmark is the luxury hotel Negresco with its rich art collection, its Michelin restaurant and the sculpture of Miles Davis by Niki de Saint-Phalle at the entrance.

This superb sea-front boulevard completely lined with palm trees, decked with flower-beds, follows the curve of the "Baie des Anges". Originally it was a path just two metres wide. It was the Englishman Lewis Way, who had it built at his own expense in 1820. The locals immediately named it the "Chemin des Anglais". In its final form, the "Prom" was inaugurated in 1931 by the Duke of Connaught , son of Queen Victoria.

“Nice is nice” queen Victoria said at St.Hélène’s (parish in the western part of Nice, on the sea-front) when the train with which she left the city, was covered with flowers thrown by her friends.

The apartment is situated directly on the “Promenade des Anglais ” close to St.Hélène’s and to the hotel “Radisson SAS”.

Every time you enter the living room or the loggia the dazzling azure colours of the Mediterranean sea strike you.

OUR SUGGESTIONS

- Delicious food in “Nautique”

- Belle Epoque in 10-minutes walk

- Through the old town up to the water

- From the beach to a concert in the University hall

ACCOMODATION

This luxurious apartment with loggia is in a prestigious building directly on the famous

“Promenade des Anglais ”, the seafront of the beautiful city of Nice. The stunning sea view, the comfortable accommodation and the beaches of the warm Mediterranean, all these in the centre of art and leisure at Côte d’Azur.

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OUR SUGGESTIONS

Apartment Details:

· Loggia, living and dining room face the sea and the pebble beaches.

· Sleeps 4-6 in two separate bedrooms with double beds and a double fold-out sofa bed in the living room

· Kitchen: new and fully equipped. Dishwasher and washing machine

· Italian bathroom with bath and shower.

· Air-conditioning in every room.

· TV, DVD and CD-player in the living room.

· Impeccable condition, new furniture except for a few antiquities.

· 1st floor (lift) in a prestigious building.

· Suitable for elderly, accessible for wheelchairs.

· Long term renters welcome.

· Easy connection to airport, motorway and railway station.

Arrival and departure time:

· Rental is from Saturday to Saturday.
· Arrival time is after 4 pm. Departure time is before 12 am (clean the apartment before next guests arrive)

Tariffs:

· Carnival, Easter, July, August and Christmas: 750 € per week
· June and September. 650 € per week
· October till May: 500 € per week

Deposit:

· 500 € is required upon handing over of the keys and will be refunded within one to four weeks of check-out.
· Any damage will be deducted from the deposit.
· An incoming inventory will be agreed upon handing over the keys.

Additional expenses:

· We do not charge any additional cleaning expenses at the end of your stay provided you leave the apartment in a reasonably clean condition.
· No linen is supplied but there are duvets and pillows.
· Electricity consumption (there are separate meters) are deducted from the deposit at 0,20 Euro per kwh. A normal consumption costs about 25 euro per week.

Reservation:

1. Email us:

[email protected]

telephone and fax:

+32-2-203 83 50 or +32-496 878161

to Lilia & Fred Lens

and let us know about your needs.

2. After we confirm the availability of the apartment make a bank transfer (in EUR).
3. Upon receipt of your payment, a confirmation message will be sent to you.