Which neighbourhood of Nice should I choose for a holiday rental?

Vieux-Nice suits lovers of heritage and local atmosphere. The Carré d'Or (between the Promenade and Rue de France) offers the best balance of location and peace. Cimiez is ideal for families seeking space and greenery. The Promenade is perfect for sea views and seaside walks.

Is Nice well connected by public transport?

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the second busiest in France (after Paris), 7 km from the centre. The tram links the airport, train station and Vieux-Nice. Fast TER trains reach Cannes (30 min), Monaco (25 min) and Menton (45 min).

What is the best time to visit Nice?

Nice is pleasant year-round thanks to its Mediterranean microclimate (300 days of sunshine). July–August is the peak summer season. The Nice Carnival in February is one of the largest in Europe. September–October offers warm seas and fewer crowds.

Can you ski from Nice in a day?

Yes — the resorts of Auron (1h30) and Isola 2000 (1h45) make a sea-to-ski day trip perfectly feasible. The Mercantour National Park is an hour away for snowshoeing or hiking.

Holiday Rentals in Nice

Capital of the French Riviera between sea and mountains: exceptional apartments and villas with CasaBooking.

Nice, the Mediterranean Capital of the Riviera

France's fifth-largest city and capital of the Alpes-Maritimes, Nice stretches 7 km of seafront along the legendary Promenade des Anglais, between the Baie des Anges and the hills above the city. Founded by the Greeks of Massalia, the city has preserved in its Baroque Vieux-Nice a labyrinth of colourful lanes, bustling markets and restaurants serving Niçoise cuisine — socca, pissaladière, salade niçoise — recognised as intangible gastronomic heritage.

The mountains are an hour's drive away (Mercantour, Auron, Isola 2000), and the sea is on your doorstep. This dual nature-and-city appeal, combined with an excellent transport network (tram, bus, coastal TER rail), makes Nice an ideal base for exploring the entire Côte d'Azur.

Our Apartments and Villas in Nice

CasaBooking offers properties in Nice's most sought-after neighbourhoods, from the Promenade to the heights of Cimiez.

Belle-Époque Apartments on the Promenade

The Haussmann and Belle-Époque buildings along the seafront house apartments with high ceilings, ornate mouldings and original parquet floors, with direct views over the Mediterranean. CasaBooking selects fully renovated properties that blend historic character with contemporary comfort.

Charming Apartments in the Vieux-Nice

The Baroque quarter of Vieux-Nice, listed as a remarkable heritage site, offers character apartments in the colourful palazzi of the Cours Saleya and the lanes of Rue Droite, Rue Saint-François and Rue Rossetti. A blend of Provençal and Italian atmosphere, steps from the city's finest restaurants.

Hillside Villas with Private Pool

The hills of Cimiez, Fabron and the Observatoire quarter are home to villas with panoramic views over the Baie des Anges and the Alps. Mediterranean gardens, private pools and total tranquillity — just 10 minutes from the city centre.

What to Do in Nice During Your Stay

Nice is an open-air museum. The Matisse Museum in Cimiez, the Musée National Marc Chagall, MAMAC (modern and contemporary art) and the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire all offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. The Cours Saleya market — the most colourful on the Riviera — takes place every morning except Monday.

Castle Hill offers 360° views over the city and sea, reachable on foot, by lift or via the steps on Rue Sincaire. The pebble beaches along the Promenade sit alongside the sand beaches of Villefranche (8 km) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer (12 km).

CasaBooking in Nice: Urban and Seaside Concierge

Our Nice-based team arranges airport transfers from Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (7 km from the centre), restaurant reservations, private beach access and boat trips to the Îles de Lérins and the Principality of Monaco.

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