Summer is fast approaching and that means vacations on the beach, spent lying in the sun, reading trashy novels, and sipping cocktails.  Instead of going to your normal vacation spot, why not try something new and different this year and spend some time on the shores of the Mediterranean in lovely Nice, France?  Recently, the town has been undergoing  improvements which make it an even nicer place to visit, especially if you stay in a furnished apartment or villa in Nice from New York Habitat.

Nice has long been known for its beautiful Mediterranean vistas, walks along the picturesque Promenade des Anglais, and the charming Vieux Nice neighborhood. Now getting to all these places has just gotten easier.  After years of construction, the first of three lines on the new light-rail transportation system (Le Tramway) opened late last year, with the next two lines to open shortly.  The system connects the major transportation hubs and cultural sites of the city with affordable daily or weekly passes.  So if you’ve been hoofing it around Nice all day and need a little rest, hop on the tramway to reach your next destination.

While in the city, have some fun time visiting the numerous attractions in Nice. At least one of your destinations should be the many first-rate art museums.  Both the Matisse and Chagall museums have completed recent renovations to provide even better spaces in which to display the works of these famous painting masters.  Of course, these are only 2 of the numerous art museums in Nice, all of which have wonderful collections for you to visit and see.

To complete you beach vacation in the city, New York Habitat has a wide variety of vacation rentals in Nice from which to choose.

This 3 bedroom furnished rental in Nice, French Riviera (PR-937) is perfect for a family.   This apartment will make you feel more like a resident of Nice, instead of a tourist.

If you’d like a more intimate place to stay, look at this 1 bedroom furnished rental accommodation in Nice, French Riviera (PR-1056).

A vacation on the beach is a vital part of summer but going to the same old spot year after year can get dull.  Why not change it up this year and be able to tell your friends that you will be travelling on the French Riviera this summer. And a vacation rental in Nice from New York Habitat will give you even more bragging rights.

For more on Nice, read Top Towns to visit in the South of France: Nice, French Riviera: #4.

Do you have any other travel tips for Nice?  Please share with us in the comments section.

Related apartment rental posts from New York Habitat:

1. Nice, France: nice from afar, nicer close by, and nicest from your own apartment!
2. Why book a vacation rental in New York from New York Habitat
3. The Cannes Film Festival is coming! Have you booked your vacation rental yet?
4. Top Towns to visit in the South of France: Nice, French Riviera: #4
5. Bastille Day in Nice: Parade, Music, Dancing and Fireworks

This entry was posted Thursday, May 8th, 2008 in Nice.