See what the experts are saying about Ajaccio. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
The famed Promenade des Anglais, hugging the pebbly shores of Nice, is often the image of the city that immediately springs to mind. But there is also an old town hiding many picturesque treasures and a modern, bustling city center. Unassumin... Continue reading »
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History
People have inhabited Nice since prehistoric times, but a clear, detailed picture of its past only emerges from antiquity onwards. After centuries of merchant activity marked by occasional invasion, Nice gradually developed through the 18th a... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Nice is a major tourist destination all year round, and has a remarkably comprehensive selection of hotels, catering to all tastes and budgets. Fans of belle époque architecture should head straight for Nice's most famous hotel, the impres... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Just about everyone has heard of Nice's most famous culinary export, the salade niçoise. It's made of fresh tomatoes, mixed greens, anchovies, tuna, beans and olive oil... but it is only the tip of the iceberg of the city's delectable special... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Nice's trademark symbols are of course its Carnaval and the sea, with all the activities that come along with it. But there are a thousand other ways to amuse yourself in Nice, whatever the season. Try shopping in the local markets. The regio... Continue reading »
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Tours
1. The Promenade des Anglais and the Colline du Château Given that these two sites appear prolifically on postcards of Nice, it's certainly worth your while to see the real thing. The Promenade des Anglais follows the shoreline for several... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Fhe Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (+33 4898 8828/http://www.nice.aeroport.fr) provides some of the world's most beautiful take-offs and landings. Expanding out on a peninsula like a beached sunbather, some four... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Nice Country: France Nice by the Numbers: Population: 339,000 Elevation: 578 feet Average Annual Precipitation: 32.4 inches Average January Temperature: 48 degrees F Average July Temperature: 74 degrees F Quick Facts: Major Indus... Continue reading »
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Introduction
929km (577 miles) S of Paris; 32km (20 miles) NE of Cannes The Victorian upper classes and tsarist aristocrats loved Nice in the 19th century, but it's solidly middle class today, and far less glamorous and expensive than Cannes. It's also... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Transatlantic and intercontinental flights land at Aéroport Nice-Côte d'Azur (tel. 08-20-42-33-33). From there, municipal bus no. 98 departs at 20-minute intervals for the Gare Routière ; the one-way fare is 1.50€ ($1.95). Bus... Continue reading »
Ajaccio Travel Experiences
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Porto Pollo, Part Deux
We have some great memories from our last night in Corsica. We got to spend some ti... Continue reading »
