The city of Nice is situated on the French Riviera and is famous for its beautiful beaches, year round sunshine and rich history. This is a great place to retreat from the chilly winter weather to soak up the sun for a week or two. Nice Airport is situated in the west of the city and offers direct flights to and from a large number of prominent European cities including London, Berlin, Belfast, Moscow and Paris. People who plan to spend plenty of time exploring Nice and the surrounding area should arrange car hire with Rent.it in advance. They will they be able to pick up their chosen vehicle at the airport as soon as they touch down.
People who can manage to tear themselves away from the beach for a few hours will find a large number of enchanting historical attractions that are just waiting to be explored. Climb to the top of Le Chateau hill in the Old Town area to take in stunning views of Nice and the surrounding area. Visitors who are interested in baroque architecture will really be in their element here as they admire stunning buildings such as the Chapelle de la Miséricorde, the magnificent Palais Lascaris and the Cathédrale Sainte Réparate. Wandering along the winding lanes of Old Town is another enchanting experience that should not be missed and this section of the city also features plenty of pavement cafes where visitors can pause with a French pastry and a cup of strong coffee to watch the world go by for a while. Other attractions that are just waiting to be discovered include the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Musée Massena, which brings the history and culture of Nice to life with its impressive collection of artefacts.
After exploring all that Nice has to offer, people who have opted to hire a car with Rent.it will be able to take daytrips to explore the area surrounding the city. History lovers will want to head to the hilly northern suburb of Cimiez to visit the ruins of the magnificent Cemenelum monastery, which dates back to the 16th century. There are also plenty of historical ruins and other attractions to admire in the traditional village of Peillon, while simply following the region’s picturesque coastal roads is a great way to spend a few days. There are numerous sandy beaches to pause at along the way, especially at Antibes.