Finding A Cheap Hotel In Nice

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Nice, nicknamed Nice la Belle, or Nice the Beautiful in English was once an Italian dominion before it became part of France in 1860. Over time, the city has been culturally and architecturally enriched, and transformed it into a truly cosmopolitan city known for its picturesque landscapes and its temperate Mediterranean climate which have inspired some of the Wests most exceptional artists, such as Henri Matisse, Nikki de Saint Palle and Marc Chagall. Nice is the second-most visited place in France after Paris and also has the second largest hotel capacity in the country, drawing in over 4 million tourists who view its historic center, its museums, its theatres, and its concert halls each year.
Whether youre a first-time traveler, or a repeat visitor to this city, here are some recommended sites to visit:
The Colline du Chateau-the Colline du Chateau lies near the ruins of a castle. It overlooks Baie des Anges and harbor and provides visitors with a stunning view of the city below. Visitors need to climb up the stairs to reach the platform that is 90 meters above Nice. There is a lift that will take you three quarters of the way up but you have to climb the rest by foot.
The Musee National Message Biblique Marc Chagall the museum is home to the largest public collection of Russian-born artist, Marc Chagalls paintings of scenes from the Old Testament. In the main hall you will find 12 interpretations of stories from the Genesis and Exodus, while the antechamber contains a striking mosaic of Elijah in his chariot, surrounded by signs of the zodiac, to be viewed through a plate-glass window and reflected in the small pond.
The Jardin botanique de la Ville de Nice- is a botanical garden located at 78 avenue de la Coniche Fleurie. It started out in 1983 with as little as 100 plant species from the citys Museum of Natural History and has since expanded to include more than 3500 plant species. The garden also houses a herbarium which contains approximately 6,000 species.
Staying in Nice need not be expensive if you can find a Cheap Hotels Nice that fits your budget without compromising on comfort. At otel.com, we have an extensive listing of Cheap Hotels in Nice France that will fit any budget.

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Staying in Nice need not be expensive if you can find a Cheap Hotels Nice that fits your budget without compromising on comfort. At otel.com, we have an extensive listing of Cheap Hotels in Nice France that will fit any budget.



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