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N I C EPRACTICALG U IDE

have a Nice timeStaying in the city centre in a charming hotel,

like Hotel Masséna, offers both the privilege of

enjoying an exceptional setting and the pleasure

of taking advantage on foot of the countless

attractions in Nice: shopping, visiting the old

town, relaxing by the sea or on Cours Saleya…

Whatever your plans, you can then enjoy the

comfort of cozy rooms and the finest service,

in the gracious atmosphere of a decoration

with delicate murals.

★ ★ ★ ★

HÔTEL MASSÉNA58, rue Gioffredo - 06000 Nice

0492 478 888 fax 0492 478 889

www.hotel-massena-nice.com

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Nice has changed more in fifty years than it didover the past two centuries: its history advances,

but its past remains.

On arriving by plane at the legendary airport ofNice-Côte d’Azur, built on land reclaimed from

the sea, where the world’s greatest stars have sparkedthousands of flash-bulbs from pressmen’s cameras,you have a clearer view of the town’s unique position,nestling amidst its hills, tucked into the unrivalledsetting of the ‘Baie des Anges’ (Bay of Angels).

You’re surprised to discover the flower-filledgardens of the ‘Colline du Château’ (Castle Hill)

and Place Masséna, the majestic architecture of thegrand hotels and the Promenade des Anglais. Nice bids you welcome, both elegant and friendly, livelyand cheerful, proud of its long history of independence.You were probably thinking about its gentle climate andbeautiful sights, - and you weren’t mistaken ! But this isa town that will also astonish you for its personality anddynamism, its liveliness by day and by night, its passionfor art and culture. Did you know, for instance, thatafter Paris, this is the city that boasts the highestnumber of museums in France ?

Nice offers a thousand delights and surprises forall those who really get to know it : from the

Sardinian neighbourhoods around the port to theVictorian avenues of Cimiez, from the breath-takingpanorama at the top of Mont-Boron to the narrow,picturesque streets of the Old Town, from thefootpaths that link up the hills, to casual strollsaround de-luxe boutiques in the town’s pedestrianareas.

This practical guide, produced by Nice’sConvention and Visitors’ Bureau, hopes to help

you along the road to discovery and see that you getto know the city better... a city that offers such a widerange of attractions.

H E G AT E WAYT O A N E W

E U R O P E

t o u t...pour vous rendrela vie plus agréable

Centre Commercial Nice Etoile

30 av. Jean Médecin - Nice 04 92 17 38 17

du lundi au samedi - 10h/19h30

Changez d’air

Geographical Situation

Historicalsummary

Climate

o n t e n t s

Easy access by all means oftransport

A full range ofleisure activitiesP.22FESTIVITIES• Month-by-month

calendar of main eventsP.25MONUMENTS AND CHURCHESP.31MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIESP.35THE ARTS• Exhibitions ....................P 35• Theatres .......................P 35• Opera, concerts............P 35• Music............................P 35• Meetings

and conventions...........P 36• Artists ...........................P 36P.37SPORTSP.41BEACHESP.43LEISURE• Recreational sports ......P 43• Sightseeing

suggestions ...................P 43• For tiny tots..................P 45• For youngsters .............P 46• For Senior citizens........P 47• For the disabled...........P 47P.48STROLLING AROUND• Baroque architecture ....P 48• Parks and gardens .........P 50• Regional flora ................P 52

Getting about town• By car..............................P 17• By car hire ......................P 19• By taxi .............................P 20• By bus.............................P 20

Nice by night

• Pubs ........................P 62• Piano bars...............P 62• Karaoke ..................P 62• Discotheques..........P 62

• Dance halls ...P 62• Dinner/piano

bars ..........P 62• Dinner

shows........P 62• Café-theatres P 62• Casino............P 66• Cabarets ........P 66

• Cinemas ....P 66• Beaches (themesoirées).........P 66

• Night pharmacy..P 66• Tobacconists .......P 67

• News stands..........P 67• Service stations......P 67

• Bakeries .............P 67• Sandwich bars P 67

Practicalinformation

• Emergencies ...............P 69• Consumer advice ........P 69• Animals .......................P 69• Administrative

services .......................P 70• Tour guides .................P 70• Carriers, hauliers, coach

company...........................P 71• Banks, currency

exchange............P 71• Religious services P 72 • Newspapers,

magazines ....P 72 • Bibliography...P 73• Nice

in novels.....P 74• Libraries......P 75• Useful

addresses ..P 73

In Nice, and nowhere else• Folklore ..............................P 55• The Niçois Language,

traditional music and theatre ..............P 56

• Gastronomy ......P 56• Souvenirs

and gifts .......P 58

Shopping à la carte• Markets..............................P 59• Antiques.............................P 60• Boutiques ..........................P 60• Department stores ............P 60

tTo call

Southeastern France from abroad,

replace 04 by 33 4.Visit Nice on the Internet!

www.nicetourism.com

C O N T E N T S

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P rehistoric man already hadthe right idea! He found the

perfect place to set up camp: thesite known as Terra Amata, atthe foot of Mont-Boron.

00.000 years later, it’s stillattracting visitors !

Towards the 4th century B.C.,the Greeks arrived by sea andsettled on the ‘Colline duChâteau’, intending to makeNikaïa a strategic tradingcentre... Twenty-four centuries later, trading is still topical!

T hen, just 100 years B.C., the Romans brought their stones here -not just any old stones, either : they built a complete town on

the hill of Cimiez (Cemenelum) with all they needed for the bathsand entertainment (arenas, spas, shops...).

The town’s expansionroused a lot of envy: over the

next six centuries,Barbarian and Saracen

invasions reduced thisfine commu-nity to almost

nothing.

T he Counts of Provencethen took over the site

first created by the Greeks. Inthe 14th century, the people of

Nice grew tired of the continualpolitical squabbling, and asked

to be placed under thesovereignty of the House of Savoy.

A S H O R T I S T O R Y

That situationcontinued until1860, with two

interruptions: from1691 to 1731, when

the County of Nicebelonged to Louis XIV,

and from 1792 to 1814, whenit became part of the French

Republic, then of the Empire, becoming for the very first time the‘Département des Alpes-Maritimes’. In1860, the city’s population enthusiasticallywelcomed the Treaty of Turin, signed byNapoleon III and King Victor EmmanuelII of Sardinia, which stipulated that Nicewould again become part of France.

F rom then on, the little township waslaunched on the road to rapid

development. It became a fashionableholiday centre, admirably served by the brand new railway. Today,Nice is the fifth largest town inFrance with a population of400.000; the commune hasopened wide its doors, notonly to art andculture, but alsoto industry,science and hightechnology.

T hanks to ambitious projects such as Acropolis, ‘Palais desCongrès et des Expositions’, an international airport ranking

second after Paris, and anunequalled hotel structure, thecity of Nice now enjoys theenviable reputation of being theinternational capital of tourism.

TERRA AMATA, AN ENCAMPMENT DATING BACK TO PREHISTORY

THERMAL SPA OF THE ROMAN TOWN OF CEMENELUM

CARNIVAL FLOAT.WATER-COLOUR BY G.A. MOSSA, ONE OF THE INITIATORS OF

THE CARNIVAL’S REBIRTH IN THE 19TH CENTURY

STATUE OF GARIBALDI, THE ITALIANREVOLUTIONARY AND NICE’S HERO

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KNIGHT IN ARMOUR ATTHE MUSÉE MASSÉNA

THE OLD CASINO-JETÉE IN THE BAIE DES ANGES

H I S T O R Y

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H I S T O R Y

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L I M A T E

Nice benefits from an exceptional micro-climate which has contributed to itsworldwide renown for almost 200 years. A town that faces the sea, it is protectedfrom the wind, first by its hills and second by the Estérel mountains to the west, andthe north-western barrier comprised of the Mercantour Alps.

Thanks to sea breezes, the climate is always mild in winter and never too hot insummer. This is why one can often have lunch in a T-shirt in the middle of Februaryon the restaurant terraces of the Cours Saleya, while the rest of France is shivering inthe cold ! On the other hand, don’t forget your sweater if you’re going to the open-airjazz evenings in the month of July in the Arènes de Cimiez.

Temperatures Average Mini Maxi

January to March +11° +6° +15°

April-May +14° +10° +18°

June +19° +15° +23°

July-August +24° +19° +29°

September +23° +18° +27°

October +18° +14° +22°

November-December +12° +7° +18°

WEATHER REPORTS BY PHONE:• Météo France (weather): t0 892 68 08 08 (€0.34/minute)• Departure forecasts (coast & mountains): t0 892 68 02 06 (€0.34/minute)• Offshore weather forecasts: t0 892 68 08 77 (€0.34/minute)• Snow forecasts (15 December to 30 April): t0 892 68 10 20• The weather for all the départements in France: t0 899 700 526 (€1.35/call)

MER MEDITERRANEE

C O T E D ' A Z U R

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BY AIRRIVIERA INTERNATIONALAIRPORT :

FOR FRANCE’S 2ND BUSIESTAIRPORT YOU WILL ALWAYSBE NUMBER ONEMajor gateway to southern Europe, theRiviera International Airport greetsnearly 10 million passengers each year.Its role in accompanying and promotinggrowth in the Provence-Alpes-Côted’Azur Region has made it the 2ndbusiest airport in France. It hosts 41regular airlines (plus charters) betweenNice and 71 destinations in 26countries. There is what is truly anairlift between Nice and Paris: the topconnection in France, second inEuropean after London to Dublin. Niceis also linked to the main cities inEurope and North America (NewYork).The Riviera International Airport inNice offer nearly 1500 frequencies aweek to passengers from the GreaterFrench and Italian Rivieras.

KEY DATA• 2 terminals:

Terminal 1: national, Schengen andinternationalTerminal 2: national and Schengen

• 1 Freight Terminal

FOR ALL OTHER ENQUIRIESAll the day’s flights and changes for thenext day: t 0 836 69 55 55The flights for the next 100 days: 3615 HORAV06Switchboard t 0 820 42 33 33Car-parks and Garages t 04 93 21 36 58Info. on buses T1 t 04 93 21 30 83Info. on buses T2 t 04 93 21 30 84Taxis (24 hrs a day) t 04 93 13 78 78Air and Frontier Police t 04 93 72 71 71International Vaccinations t 04 93 21 38 81Lost Property- Terminal 1 t 04 93 21 31 11- Terminal 2 t 04 93 21 31 12www.nice.aeroport.fr

AIRPORT CONNECTIONS• by road- bus : T1 - t 04 93 21 30 83

T2 - t 04 93 21 43 84The Nice Côte d’Azur Airport providesregular connections to and from themain towns and cities on the GreaterRiviera and the main centres in South-eastern France.- Auto Nice TransportChemin des Ecoles - Z.I. Lingostièret 04 92 29 88 88 - Fax 04 92 29 88 81- taxi (24h/24) 04 93 13 78 78- Car-hire companies :counters in the airport lobbies.• by helicopters Héli Air Monaco t + 377 92 05 00 50Fax + 377 92 05 00 51Nice / Monaco (all year)Héli Francet 04 89 98 51 51 - Fax 04 89 98 51 52Héli Sécuritét 04 93 21 45 87Nice Hélicoptèrest 04 93 21 34 32Fax 04 93 21 35 64Nice / St Tropez (June to September)Val Air t 04 89 98 51 06 - 04 93 90 41 89

BY CARExtremely well-equipped in touristroutes, the ‘département’ of the Alpes-Maritimes has benefitted in recent yearsfrom extensive roadworks connecting itin the best possible conditions with otherneighbouring regions and countries.- National highways : Routes Nationales7, 98, 202 ; Route Napoléon and A8 Motorway.- For traffic information, contact theCentre Régional de Coordination etd’Informations routières t 0826 022 022Minitel : 3615 Routewww.bison-fute.equipement.gouv.fr

BY COACH AND BUSNational and international coachconnections.Information : Sungare Routière (Coach Station)Promenade du Paillont 04 93 85 61 81 or 04 93 80 08 70 Fax 04 93 80 42 20 (intercars)

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For direct flight-time informationby Minitel, 3615 HORAV 06 /nice.aeroport.fr : departures andarrivals for all airlines serving Nicein real time and over a 3-monthperiod (perma-nent up-dating).

A C C E S S

It’s certainly interesting to arrive in Nice by plane- one gets an immediate, bird’s-eye view of the

city and the reasons for its very special character.But arriving by train also has its charm: after ridingpast a wild and rocky coastline, one sees thesumptuous landscape of the Riviera, before findingoneself in the heart of Nice. By car, there is, ofcourse, a lot more choice : minor roads, nationalhighways or the motorway, bringing you to the heartof your particular neighbourhood (from fivedifferent exits on the motorway that runs around thecity, from “Nice-Promenade des Anglais” to thewest, to “Nice-Est” to the east).As far as the sea is concerned, it’s still the most regalway to arrive... with that inexpressible joy felt by allsailors when the horizon is suddenly broken by atiny dot, and that tiny dot gradually transformsitself into Nice, white and opalescent in the morning,pink and mauve in the afternoon.

ASYACCESS

BY ALLMEANS OF

TRANSPORT

BY TRAINSNCF NATIONAL RAILCOMPANYDaily connections by rail from the maincities in France and abroad.

BY TGV• Paris / Nice in 5 1/2 hours, 6 connections daily– 1 TGV Metz– 1 TGV Dijon– 1 TGV Geneva– 1 TGV Lille-Brussels

– “Train-auto” service with Paris.

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES• SNCF main train stationavenue ThiersFor enquiries and reservations:t 0 892 353 535 In case of problems:Info Trafic t 0 836 67 68 69• (Travellers’ SOS Service) SOSvoyageursGare SNCF avenue Thierst 04 93 82 62 11 from Monday toFriday 9-12 a.m. / 3-6 p.m. (lost orstolen luggage, missed train, specialassistance for young mothers andelderly passengers).• Porters Railway station in Nicet 04 93 86 57 49

LES CHEMINS DE FERDE PROVENCENice / Digne : daily servicesEnquiries and reservations:4 bis, rue Alfred Binett 04 97 03 80 80

DISTANCES IN KILOMETRES• Within FranceBordeaux - Nice 810 kmLe Havre - Nice 1135 kmLyon - Nice 440 kmMarseille - Nice 190 kmNantes - Nice 1130 kmParis - Nice 931 kmPerpignan - Nice 471 kmStrasbourg - Nice 868 kmToulouse - Nice 560 km• Abroad Athens-Nice 2597 kmBerlin - Nice 1610 kmBrussels - Nice 1280 kmGeneva - Nice 485 kmLondon - Nice 1329 kmLuxembourg - Nice 1110 kmMadrid - Nice 1315 kmRome - Nice 695 km

BY BOATTHE PORT OF NICEIn the heart of the city, the Port of Niceconsists of a 24.7 acres of water-surface, 17.3 acres of dry land and aboutten quays. Boats to Corsica from Nice(regular links and NGV high-speedvessels)S.N.C.M. Gare Maritime, Quai du Commercet 04 93 13 66 66 - Fax 04 93 13 66 81Reservations: t 04 93 13 66 99CORSICA FERRIESQuai Amiral Infernet + port de commercet 0 825 09 50 95 - Fax 04 95 32 14 71e-mail : resa1@corsicaferries.com

Oslo Stockholm

Casablanca

AlgiersConstantine

gConstantine

Libreville

DjerbabaMonassTunis

Istanbul

FRANCE

Berlin

Düsseldorf

HamburgMunichMunichStuttgart

t Midlast MidlanLiverpoolLiveLondon

pLondonManchesteerBristol

BarceloneMadrid

LisbonLPortoPo

BaselGenevaZurich

Helsinkisinkinn

Warsaw

Vienna

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pRomeVenice

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BrusselsBLuxembourg

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS (2001-2002)

YACHT HARBOUR• Moorage : Floating pontoons,catways, quays • Electricity : voltage 220 or 380depending on sectorAmperage (30 or 60 amps) • Telephone : partially equipped.• Cable TV• Weather : posted daily• Sanitation : Number of WC’s : 12 • Number of showers : 6• Fuel : by tanker• Services : Slipway, washeteria nearthe port, ice available nearby.

INFORMATION• Capitainerie du Port(Harbourmaster’s office)2, quai Ile de beautét 04 93 89 50 85 - Fax 04 92 04 95 93or Chamber of CommerceQuai Amiral Infernett 04 92 00 42 42 - Fax 04 92 00 42 10• Service plaisancet 04 92 00 42 14 - Fax 04 92 00 42 90

CRUISES• Trans Côte d’Azurt 04 92 00 42 30 - Fax 04 92 00 42 31e-mail : nice@trans-cote-azur.comCoastal outings, panorama on the Bayof Villefranche and Promenade desAnglais (duration 1 hour).

• Consult the Maritime AgenciesHospitality service and documentationon arrival.

BOAT RENTAL• Locaventure Year-round rental of inflatable boatst 04 93 56 14 67 - Fax 04 93 56 75 72e-mail : subnice@wanadoo.fr1/2-day, full day, month (deposit required)13, rue Fontaine de la Ville(8 a.m. - noon / 2 - 7 p.m.)+ canoe & kayak rental• Moorings Sail Med Sailboat rental (9 – 15 m) with or without crew, year round. Cruises on the FrenchRiviera and in Corsica (Nice, Hyères and Ajaccio).Sailing school year round 2, quai Amiral Infernett 04 92 00 42 22 - Fax 04 92 00 42 20Cruises in France / Italy• Three'B YachtingMotorboat and sailboat rental andouting at sea along the Bay of Nice, orbetween Monaco and Saint-Tropez,year round, cruise for a day, a week, ormore, cocktail and dinner cruises.Le Florian, 10/12, quai Papacinot 04 93 56 55 05 - Fax 01 55 63 98 44

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Promotional offer from the SNCF:Train + hotel, including travel toNice, plus hotel room booking.

Home luggage servicet 08 03 84 58 45

Leave your luggage!• SNCF Railway stationAutomatic lockers: for up to 72h, until 10 p.m.Counter service:until 5.45 p.m. Closed Sundaysand holidays• Coach stationt 04 93 85 61 81Counter service: Monday to Saturday 7.30 a.m. - 6 p.m

ADDRESS CAPACITY TELEPHONEOF ENTRANCE NUMBER

Acropolis / P. des Sports J. Bouin 1550 04 93 85 58 85Av. du XVe corps

Nice parc autos Ferber 50 04 93 56 35 40Promenade Corniglion-Molinier

Mozart 597 04 93 88 69 85Rue Rossini

Promenade du Paillon 493 04 93 80 05 62Av. Félix Faure / Bd Jean Jaurès

Espace Grimaldi 305 04 93 88 83 63Rue Maccarani

Palais Masséna19, Promenade des Anglais 362 04 93 16 00 87

Gare SNCF 41 04 93 82 04 61

Masséna 335 04 93 88 40 87Place Masséna underground

Palais de la Méditerranée 800 04 92 17 52 52Rue du Congrès

Promenade des Arts 365 04 92 17 52 52

Hôtel Boscolo-Plaza 100 04 93 87 97 2312, avenue de Verdun

Ruhl-Méridien 420 04 93 82 13 48Avenue Gustave-V

Saint Lambert 150 04 92 17 52 52Level Église Jeanne d’Arc

Port de Nice 250 04 92 00 42 42Quai Amiral Infernet

Hôtel Radisson S.A.S. 136 04 93 18 07 01

Notre Dame 344 04 93 80 29 59

Corvesy 349 04 92 17 52 52

Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport 3631 04 93 21 30 86

Gare du Sud 400 04 92 17 52 52

Valombrose 240 04 92 17 52 52Av. Valombrose/Prox. Hôpital Pasteur

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W I T H O W N C A R

PARKINGCity of Nice car parksFor hours and rates, contact the car-park management directly.

a b o u t t o w n

T he ideal way of discovering a town is simply to

walk. So, forget all about your car! In most

parts of Nice, you’ll find numerous car parks: take

the time to note the different rates for

car parks that are often not that much further away

from your destination...

In fact, all your car or transport problems can

usually be solved if you knock at the right door :

breakdown services, travel assistance, taxis, car-

hire, sightseeing coaches or buses. You’ll find

all of this listed in the

following pages...

ETTINGABOUTTOWN

W I T H AR E N TA LV E H I C L E

CARS• Ada LocationRiviera International AirportTerminal 1t 04 93 21 36 47 - Fax 04 93 21 58 36Terminal 2t 04 93 21 42 50 - Fax 04 93 21 58 36Near SNCF Railway stationt 04 93 82 27 00 - Fax 04 93 82 60 00• Apadoloc Agent WillsCity centret 04 93 87 08 60 - Fax 04 93 82 95 87E-mail : contact@apadoloc.com• AvisRiviera International AirportTerminal 1t 04 93 21 36 33Terminal 2t 04 93 21 42 80 - Fax 04 93 21 43 81SNCF Railway stationt 04 93 87 90 11 - Fax 04 93 87 32 82• Budget Nice SARiviera International AirportTerminal 1 t 04 93 21 36 50 - Fax 04 93 21 44 29Terminal 2t 04 93 21 42 51 - Fax 04 93 21 43 71Near SNCF Railway stationt 04 93 16 24 16 - Fax 04 93 82 41 29• EuropcarRiviera International AirportTerminal 2 t 0 825 810 081 - Fax 04 93 21 42 68Near SNCF Railway stationt 04 93 82 17 34 - Fax 04 93 87 39 43Service "Prestige" t 04 93 21 43 54City centret 04 92 14 44 50 - Fax 04 93 87 93 55• Hertzt 0 825 342 343• JMLCity centret 04 93 16 07 00 - Fax 04 93 16 07 48• LocautoRiviera International Airport - Terminal 1t 04 93 07 72 62 - Fax 04 93 31 94 74City centret 04 93 88 48 92 - Fax 04 93 16 23 88• Le Privilèget 04 94 49 29 22 - Fax 04 94 96 79 04E-mail : le-privilege@wanadoo.fr• LutamCity centret 04 93 87 99 28 - Fax 04 93 87 52 20• National/CiterReservation centret 0 800 20 21 21

• Nicea Location RentSNCF Railway stationt 04 93 82 42 71 - Fax 04 93 87 76 36City centret 04 93 16 10 30 - Fax 04 93 87 76 36• Rent a Car SNCF Railway stationt 04 93 88 69 69 - Fax 04 93 88 43 36City centret 04 93 37 42 22 - Fax 04 93 37 42 20Near Riviera International Airportt 04 93 19 07 07 - Fax 04 93 19 07 08• Sixt EurorentRiviera International Airport Terminal 1t 04 93 21 48 85 - Fax 04 93 21 48 86Terminal 2t 04 93 21 48 87 - Fax 04 93 21 48 88• Station RépubliqueCity centret 04 93 56 41 11 - Fax 04 93 89 48 61• Ste WallgreenCity centret 04 93 18 05 15 - Fax 04 93 18 34 40 • Chabert 4 x 4Galerie Lingostière - shopping mallt 04 93 29 83 16 - Fax 04 93 18 12 31E-mail : 4x4-chabert@wanadoo.fr

BIKES• Arnaud5, rue François 1er

t 04 93 87 88 55 (cycling, mountain bike). • Holiday Bikes34, avenue Aubert t 04 93 16 01 62Motorcycles, motor scooters and mountain bikes• JML34, avenue Aubert 04 93 16 07 00Fax 04 93 16 07 48• Nicea Location Rent12, rue de Belgiquet 04 93 82 42 71 - Fax 04 93 87 76 36E-mail : nicealocation@aol.comScooters /ado, scooters/ adults, motorcycles,bicycles.

SCOOTERSROLLERS• Fun’n Roll13, rue Cassinit 04 93 55 12 32 - Fax 04 93 55 48 75• Nicea Location Rent12, rue de Belgiquet 04 93 82 42 71 - Fax 04 93 87 76 36E-mail : nicealocation@aol.com• Roller Station10, rue Cassini and 49, quai des Etats-Unist 04 93 62 99 05E-mail : rollerstation@wanadoo.fr

Shopping centre - Nice - TNL 1400 04 93 56 82 4015, boulevard Général Delfino

Shopping centre Nice Etoile 2200 04 92 17 38 2930, avenue Jean Médecin

Saleya-Marché aux Fleurs 545 04 93 85 17 39Cours Saleya

Louis de Coppet 179 04 92 17 52 52

Palais de Justice 337 04 93 85 17 39

Barla 300 04 93 85 58 85Rue Auguste Gal

Marshall 570 04 93 13 90 82Place Marshall

Palmeïra 360 04 93 96 40 1647, rue Saint Philippe

Arénas 1435 04 92 17 52 52

Cadam 429 04 93 21 26 10

Louvre 347 04 93 82 16 20

Gare Thiers 593 04 93 82 13 0612, avenue Thiers

Californie-Nice Lenval 276 04 92 17 52 52

Alberti 35 04 93 13 88 0811, rue Alberti

Valeri 140 04 92 17 52 5260, boulevard Borriglione

Lamartine 25 04 93 80 37 326, rue Lamartine

BREAKDOWN SERVICES

CAR BREAKDOWNS• Help23, bd de l'Armée des Alpest 04 93 89 80 89 Fax 04 93 26 59 49• Nice DépannageEmergency breakdown service, towingover all distances 24 hrs/day - 7 days/wkt 04 97 00 03 33 - Fax 04 97 00 05 33

IN CASE OFREMOOVAL

• Car pound 31, rue Fontaine de la Villet 04 93 89 18 08Price: 96,10 € the 1st day + 4,60 € persubscquent day (+ 35 € fine). Valuationfees after 3 days of custody: 61€The following documents are required:vehicle registration, insurance, drivinglicence.

ASSISTANCE

• Automobile Club de Nice & de la Côte d'Azur9, rue Massenet t 04 93 87 18 17 - Fax 04 93 88 90 00

R E N T A L S

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A C T I V I T I E S

Imagine a painter’s

palette with all its

different colours, shades and tones. Here

in Nice, you too can be

creative - the palette is

incredibly rich ! Sophisticated

events and popular fêtes - the

carnival is one of the

most famous in all Europe ,

museums and art galleries

of international renown, a reputed centre

of the dramatic arts, modern cinema

complexes plus... the authentic pleasure of

strolling around and discovering the town.

FULL

RANGE OF

LEISURE

ACTIVITIES

THE CARNIVALIN FEBRUARY

JAZZ IN JULY

FLOWERS PARADE

LIMOUSINES • Euro Limousine Service8 bis, avenue de Buenos-Aires06000 Nicet 04 93 44 17 14 - Fax 04 93 44 01 17E-mail : eurolimousines@aol.com• First Class International455, Promenade des Anglais - porte del’Arénas C - 06299 Nice Cedex 3t 04 93 18 33 95 - Fax 04 93 18 33 96E-mail : firstclass-international@caramail.com • Glaude Transports Service GTS742, route de Grenoble - BP 3161 06203 Nice cedex 3t 04 92 29 50 00 / 04 92 29 50 19 Fax 04 92 29 50 10E-mail : gts.transports@wanadoo.fr• Riviera Kanko Service6, avenue Durante - 06000 Nicet / Fax 04 93 82 43 50 E-mail : rivierakankoo@hotmail.com • Star Limousine455, Promenade des Anglais - Arenice06299 Nice cedex 3t 04 92 29 40 30 - Fax 04 92 29 40 39E-mail : info@starlimousine.fr

COACH COMPANIES• See page 71

B Y TA X I• Central Taxi Riviérat 04 93 13 78 78 switchboard 24 h a day - Fax 04 93 13 78 79Main stations: Esplanade Masséna,Promenade des Anglais, PlaceGaribaldi, Rue Hôtel des Postes, SNCF Railway station, RivieraInternational Airport and AcropolisNight rate from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.• Inspection des taxis (complaints) rue Gabriel Faurét 04 97 13 26 58 • Lost and found (in taxis): Police Municipale - 1, rue de la terrasset 04 97 13 44 10

B Y C O A C H- Agences SUNBUS :- Sun Boutique Grand Hôtel10, avenue Félix Fauret 04 93 13 53 13 Fax 04 93 13 53 14open Monday to Friday, 7:15am - 7pmnon-stop; Saturday, 8am - 6pm.

- Sun Boutique Bel Canto29, avenue Malaussénat 04 92 17 52 54 - Fax 04 92 17 52 45Open Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:45pmSaturday, 8am – 12:15pm.- Guide and map (schedules, lines…)available in the information offices ofthe Convention and Visitors Bureauagencies- Noctambus Service : 4 bus lines atnight, leaving Place Masséna from 9.10 p.m. - 1.10 a.m.(8.10 p.m. Sundays and holidays)

MOTOXI Motorcycle taxi for all distancesExcursions on the Riviera with

experienced chauffeurst 04 93 92 39 88

- The “Sun pass” for touristsis the ideal solution fortouring Nice. You can travelfreely on all regular bus lines in Nice and the hills for 1, 5 or 7 days.- On legal holidays, the busschedule is the same as forSunday- No bus service on May Day (1 May)

JUNE• SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL (Churches of

Old Nice)• MUSIC FESTIVAL throughout the city• BOOK FAIR (Jardin Albert 1er)• FESTIVAL OF THE SEA – Every year, the

fishermen of Nice celebrate Saint Peter’sfeast (mass in the Gesù church andprocession “Ponchettes beach”)

• SALON BIONAZUR – Natural and organicproducts show (Théâtre de Verdure)

• LOCAL HERITAGE DAY

JULY• NICE JAZZ FESTIVAL – Inspired by the great

American jazz performances, the international jazzfestival brings together the greatest musicians inthe incomparable site of the Amphitheatre andGardens of Cimiez

• VOUCALIA – Festival of Mediterranean song andpolyphony (Théâtre de Verdure)

• MUSICALIA – Music of the World, free concertsevery Wednesday and Saturday evenings (Théâtrede Verdure)

• INTERNATIONAL SUMMER ACADEMY OFMUSIC – Concerts in the Cloister of theMonastery of Cimiez

• BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION (14/07) – Fireworks Promenade des Anglais.Grand ball Place Masséna• LA CASTELLADA – A historical

and musical stroll on the Castle Hillby night

• OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT• NICE-MATIN SUMMER

FESTIVAL – Free concerts

AUGUST• MUSICALIA – Music of the World, free

concerts every Wednesday and Saturdayevenings (Théâtre de Verdure)

• NUITS MUSICALES DE NICE – Concertsin the Cloister of the Monastery of Cimiez

• LA CASTELLADA – A historical andmusical stroll on the Castle Hill by night

• BALL FOR THE LIBERATION OF NICE• NICE-MATIN SUMMER FESTIVAL

Free concerts.

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JANUARY• LUNA PARK – A great amusement park (Exhibition Hall and Esplanade de

Lattre de Tassigny)• NEW YEAR’S CONCERT (Acropolis)• WEDDING SHOW (Acropolis)• SALON METIERAMA – L’ÉTUDIANT – Special Forum for Students

(Acropolis-Expositions)

FEBRUARY• CARNIVAL AND FLOWER PARADES– Carnival Parades (with floats and ‘big heads’) in the

daytime and evening, Mardi Gras Parade: PlaceMasséna, Avenue Jean Médecin

– Flower Parades: Promenade des Anglais– Concerts, Carnival dip in the sea, activities all over

the city, fireworks...

MARCH• INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR OF NICE – SALON BATIR (Acropolis-

Expositions)• PARIS-NICE INTERNATIONAL CYCLING RACE

(Finish on Promenade des Anglais)• BOAT SHOW (Port of Nice)• FESTIN DES COUGOURDONS (Gourd Festival) Every

year in early spring, the popular Gourd Festival (Festin desCougourdons) is held in the gardens of Cimiez - Theinteresting shapes of gourds, traditionally grown in Nice,lend themselves to a wide variety of interpretations...

APRIL• DAY OF EASELS (Jardin Albert 1er)• INTERNATIONAL SEMI-MARATHON OF NICE (Promenade des Anglais)• REGATTAS IN BAIE DES ANGES• RALLY RACE OF TUNISIA• EASTER HUNT (Phoenix Floral Park)• PLANT FESTIVAL (Phoenix Floral Park)

MAY• MUSEUMS IN SPRINGTIME• MAY FESTIVAL – This traditional

family fête is held on all Sundays andholidays in May. Dancing, picnics, folkdancing brighten up the gardens andAmphitheatre of Cimiez

• TRIMED REGATTAS (Port, Baie des Anges)

• NICE ON BLADES

YEAR ROUND...

Theatre, concerts,opera, ballet, gala

events, varietyshows, exhibitions...

YEAR ROUND...Temporary and permanent exhibitions in themuseums of Nice. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday of themonth, free admission to all museums.

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SEPTEMBER• INTERNATIONAL TRIATHLON OF

NICE – Swimming (Baie des Anges) –Cycling (Hinterland of Nice) – Footrace(Promenade des Anglais)

• FETE DE LA SAN BERTOUMIEUGrand market for traditional arts and crafts(Old Nice)

• FÊTE DU PATRIMOINE (HeritageDays)

• REAL ESTATE TRADE FAIR(Acropolis)

• SEPTEMBER PHOTOGRAPHYFESTIVAL

OCTOBER• FEAST OF SAINT REPARATA,

PATRON SAINT OF NICE (Old Nice)• BLUES FESTIVAL (Forum Nice Nord

and Palais Nikaïa)• FETE DE LA SAINTE-FLEUR (Flower

Festival in Old Nice)• HALLOWEEN all over town

NOVEMBER• SADECA – Furniture and Decoration

Fair (Acropolis-Expositions)• MANCA FESTIVAL – Contemporary

Music Festival• CAP CYBER MULTIMEDIA SHOW

(Acropolis)• HENRI DEGLANE WRESTLING

CONTEST• CAT SHOW (Acropolis-Expositions)

DECEMBER• CHRISTMAS VILLAGE – Located on

Place Masséna, it offers many stands withlocal arts and crafts, for original gift ideas.Skating rink, attractions and amusementsawait young and old

• LUNA PARK (see January)• ROWING ACROSS BAIE DES ANGES• CHRISTMAS DIP IN THE SEA (1st

Sunday after Christmas)• LOU PRÉSÉPI – Living Christmas crib

(Place Rossetti, Old Nice)• INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS

TOURNAMENT OF THE CITY OF NICE• SAILING: INTERNATIONAL STAR

REGATTAS

This programme is subject to modification during the course of the year.

Further information from:

• CONVENTION ANDVISITORS BUREAUBP 4079 - 06302 Nice cedex 4t 0 892 707 407 (€0.34/min, plus VAT)Reservations:www.nicetourism.com“WHAT’S ON”Email : info@nicetourism.com

• ACROPOLIS (ConventionCentre and Exhibition Hall)1, Esplanade Kennedy t 04 93 92 83 00

• FNAC (Nice Etoile)Avenue Jean Médecint 04 92 17 77 77

• OPÉRA DE NICE4 & 6 rue St-François de PauleInformation: t 04 93 13 98 53Reservations: t 04 92 17 40 40

• THÉÂTRE DE NICEPromenade des Artst 04 93 13 90 90

• THÉÂTRE LINO VENTURAt 04 97 00 10 70

• PALAIS NIKAÏARoute de Grenoble t 0 820 02 04 06

• CULTURAL AFFAIRSDEPARTMENT Information on exhibitions:t 04 97 13 23 95

• PARC FLORAL PHOENIX405, Promenade des Anglaist 04 93 18 03 33

• CEDACt 04 93 53 85 95

• MUSEUM OF MODERN ANDCONTEMPORARY ART(MAMAC)t 04 93 62 61 62

Information for all events: www.cotedazur-en-fetes.com

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F rom prehistoric sites

such as Le Lazaret and

Terra Amata to the

architectural “follies”

of the Belle

Epoque, Nice has preserved numerous

traces of its eventful past. The Old Town

contains a treasure-trove of baroque art

from the 17th and 18th centuries. Visit

the Palais Lascaris and the many

churches and chapels dotted around

the narrow streets, but take your

time, while enjoying a pleasant

stroll.

At the limits of the

older neighbour-

hoods, you can also

admire some fascinating

buildings typical of 19th-century

architecture : the Palais de la

Préfecture, Palais de Justice,

Opera House...

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CHAPELLE DE LAMISÉRICORDE (Cours Saleya)The first stone was laid in 1740,and the chapel was given over tothe Brotherhood of BlackPenitents. Magnificentarchitecture, both inside and out,devoted to the baroque style, alovely golden colour and a distinctpreference for curved lines.

MAISON D'ADAM ET D'EVE (Rue de la Poissonnerie - Angle Cours Saleya)“Adam and Eve’s House”, a striking example of decorated houses that brightenedup the Old Town of Nice. Bas-reliefs executed in cameo tones in 1584 adorn thefaçade.

EGLISE SAINT-GIAUME (1 Rue de la Poissonnerie)Generally known as the Church of “Sainte Rita”,patron saint of hopeless causes, it was rebuilt inthe 17th century and dedicated to Saint-Jacques(“Saint-Giaume” in Niçois dialect).

ANCIEN SÉNAT ET CHAPELLE DESPÉNITENTS ROUGES (Former Senate and Red Penitents’ Chapel - Rue Jules Gilly)In 1614, the Senate was the equivalent of today’s Courts of Appeal. Religiousservices were performed in the adjoining Holy Shroud Chapel (chapelle du SaintSuaire) which belonged to the Red Penitents, and where the senators reservedgalleries for their own private use.

LES PONCHETTESSituated between the Cours Saleya and the sea, this row ofbuildings features two vaulted 19th-C. rooms which havebeen converted into art galleries by the Municipality of Nice.

EGLISE SAINT-MARTINSAINT-AUGUSTIN (Place Saint-Augustin)One of the town’s very first parish churches,containing a very moving “Pietà” attributedto Louis Bréa (15th-C.).

PLACE SAINT-FRANÇOISThe nort-east corner of thissquare dates back to the 16th

century. In the 19th century, it was the terminusfor the “courrieras” (stage-coaches). It still bustleswith activity, and a raucous morning fish market(except Mondays).

ANCIEN HÔTEL DE VILLE (Former Town Hall) - (Place Saint-François)Formerly the Town Hall, this communal palace wasbuilt in the 16th century and now accommodates theEmployment Exchange.

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While wandering about the Old Townof Nice, take a look at the pointed

arches above some of the shops, datingback to medieval times. They have beencarefully restored, especially in Rue duPont-Vieux and Rue de la Préfecture.Youcan also see many examples of stone lintelson the façades of private houses.

PALAIS DE JUSTICE (Place du Palais)Law Courts built in neo-classical style atthe end of 19 th century. The Courthouseannex occupies Caserne Rusca, formerbarracks across the square. A very lovelypedestrian square lies between the twobuildings.

PALAIS DE LA PRÉFECTURE (Rue de la Préfecture)Formerly the “Palais Royal”, built at the beginning of the 17th century toaccommodate the Governors and Dukes of Savoy when they came to stay inNice. After Nice was reunified with the rest of France in 1860, the buildingbecame the headquarters of the “Préfecture des Alpes Maritimes”. Since theinauguration of the new administrative centre to the west of Nice, it has beenhome to the President of the General Council and the Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes. At N° 18, rue de la Préfecture, there is a very fine house dating backto the 16th century.

OPÉRA (Rue Saint-François de Paule)Today’s Opera House was built on the site of the former municipal theatre,destroyed by fire in 1881. Inaugurated in 1885, it is a typical example of Belle-Époque architecture.

COURS SALEYAEvery morning (except Mondays, which are reserved for antique dealers), you’llfind the fruit and vegetable market and, throughout the day, the famous flowermarket. The numerous restaurants and boutiques add an extra touch of liveliness.

HÔTEL DE VILLE (5 Rue de l'Hôtel de Ville)Built in 1730, this building was successivelyused as a diocesan seminary, hospital andbarracks. Since 1860, it has played host to theTown Hall.

MAIRIE ANNEXE (Rue de la Terrasse)In this building dating back to 1730, one canadmire a very fine interior staircase decoratedwith elegant stucco. The Town of Niceacquired the building and it is used today byvarious municipal departments.

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PLACE GARIBALDIElegant 18th-C. square which was the first extension of the Old Town of Nicetowards the new town.

PLACE ROSSETTIIn front of Sainte-Réparate Cathedral, in the heart of OldNice, this square with its restaurant terraces and ice-creamparlours is one of the liveliest parts of town.

CATHEDRALE SAINTE-RÉPARATE(Place Rossetti)Built in the 17th century inhonour of the young martyrSaint Réparate, patron saint ofthe Town of Nice. The bell-towerdates back to the 18th century.

Note the elegance of the gateway and, inside, thehigh-altar and marble choir-stall balustrade.

EGLISE DU GESÙ (rue Droite)ST-JACQUES LE MAJEURBuilt in the 17th century by the jesuits, this church is a remarkable example ofbaroque decoration.

COLLINE DU CHÂTEAUOnly a few sections of wall remain of the ancient castle ; but from this flower-filled park up on the hill, there is a unique view of Nice and the surroundingarea, an artificial waterfall, and the ruins of the former cathedral dating back to the11th century.

TOUR BELLANDA (Castle Hill Park)Built in 1830 against the Castle Hill, the Bellanda Tower is home to Nice’s NavalMuseum (Lesage-stairs)

ANGLICAN CHURCH (11, rue de la Buffa)The Anglican church has been a part of the history of Nice since 1820, when thecemetery first opened. The church itself was built in 1860, at the time Nicebecame French, in the 19th-century Neogothic style. The interior is particularlylovely (open all day, every day of the week).

PLACE MASSÉNAThe real heart of Nice ! On the northern side of the square, elegant buildingswith arcades tinted in that famous Pompeian red. To the East, a beautifulperspective view towards the hills with theirTuscan charm. The huge fountain,whose bronzes signed by Alfred Janniot represent the planets of the solar system,is a favourite meeting-place for tourists.

JARDIN ALBERT 1ER

Built over two separate periods towards the end of the last century when theRiver Paillon was covered over, these public gardens now extend beyond PlaceMasséna. A vast area for leisurely walks and relaxation, with a bandstand andbig-top for concerts. On the central lawn, you can’t fail to notice “L’Arc”, animmense and audacious sculpture by Bernar Venet.

PROMENADE DESANGLAISTo which Nice owes its fame andreputation ! This superb seafrontboulevard, always decked with flowers,follows the curve of the “Baie des Anges”(Bay of Angels) and was originally a path

IN THE TOWN CENTRE

just two metres wide ! It was an Englishman, the Reverand Lewis Way, who hadit built at his own expense in 1820. The locals immediately christened it the“Chemin des Anglais”. In its final form, two lanes of traffic separated by flower-beds and palm-trees, the “Prom” was inaugurated in 1931 by the Duke ofConnaught, one of Queen Victoria’s sons.

CROIX DE MARBRE (Rue de France)Erected in 1568 to celebrate the meeting between Pope Paul III, Charles V andFrancis I. Opposite the Cross, the “Egyptian-style” column commemorates visitsby Pope Pius VII to Nice.

BASILIQUE NOTRE-DAME (Avenue J. Médecin)1864-68. The largest church in Nice is the oldest of the modern religiousstructures erected in the heart of the new town after the Comté de Nice becamepart of France (Architecture C. Lenormand). The side aisles extend along thenave to form a deambulatory with radial chapels. Late 19th-century stained-glass windows by C. Champigneulle.

PLACE ILE DE BEAUTÉOpening onto the port, this square features a row of neo-classical houses on either side of the church.

NOTRE-DAME DU PORT(known as the Immaculate Conception church)A place of veneration for seafarers who leave Nice with the blessing of Notre-Dame du Port ; a statue of the Virgin Mary stands over the porch.

WAR MEMORIAL(Place Guynemer)A colossal edifice commemoratingthe 4,000 inhabitants of Nice whodied during the Great War. On the flank of Castle Hill, it is adorned by Alfred Janniot’shigh-reliefs.

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH (Boulevard Tzarevitch)Inaugurated in 1912, this magnificentRussian Orthodox church is a harmoniousblend of pink brick, light-grey marbleand vividly coloured ceramics. Crownedby six onion-shaped cuppolas, itcontains superb treasures : icons,woodwork and frescoes.

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NEIGHBOURHOODS NOT FAR FROM THE TOWN CENTRE

7-day Museum Pass: unlimited admission to all municipal museums for 7 days, valid fora period of 15 consecutive days. Price: €6.1-year Museum Pass: valid for 1 full year, for 15 admissions to any municipal museum.Price: €18.30 / Discount price: €9.15.Riviera Museum Pass: for 65 museums and monuments. 1 day: €8 - 3 days: €15 - 7 days: €25.These passes are available at the sales desk in all museums with an admission fee.

MUNICIPAL GALLERIESMunicipal galleries open every day from 10am to 6pm, except Monday and someholidays - Admission free.

GALERIE DES PONCHETTESTemporary exhibitions.77, quai des Etats-Unis t 04 93 62 31 24.

GALERIE DE LA MARINETemporary exhibitions.59, quai des Etats-Unis t 04 93 62 37 11.

GALERIE SAINTE RÉPARATE (1)

4, rue Sainte Réparate t 04 93 80 07 48.

GALERIE DU CHÂTEAU (1)

14, rue Droite t 04 97 13 32 17

GALERIE RENOIR (1)

8, rue de la Loge t 04 93 13 40 46

MUNICIPAL MUSEUMS* Admission free on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month:Open: 10am to 6pm (except Le Prieuré du Vieux Logis)Admission: €4 - Discount price: €2.50Admission free to: Natural History Museum, Palais Lascaris and Prieuré du Vieux LogisTraditionally closed on: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday and May 1stAnnual closure: check with each museum.

ASIAN ARTS MUSEUMOn an artificial lake, the Asian Arts Museum is housed in a building of whitemarble and glass by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. It evokes the spirit of themain Asian civilizations - India, Cambodia, China, Japan - through works bothclassical and contemporary. The collections are completely by temporaryexhibitions as well as entertainment and activities, in particular the famous TeaCeremony 405, Promenade des Anglais - Arénas t 04 92 29 37 00 - Fax 04 92 29 37 01 open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (6 p.m. in summer), except Tuesday and some bank holidays.Admission: €5.35 - Reduced rate: €3.80. Tea ceremony: €7.60 [no reduced rates].

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EGLISE ET LE MONASTÈRE FRANCISCAIN DE CIMIEZBoth Church and Monastery have been used by the Franciscan monks since the16th century. Inside, three masterpieces by Louis Bréa, a gothic painter born inNice, and a monumental altar-piece in carved wood decorated with gold leaf. In the16th-C. cloister, a display of 17th-C. engravings. Open from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.and from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.

PLACE DU MONASTÈRE DE CIMIEZThe cross is a copy of the original, which dates back to 1477 and is kept in thechurch. It stands 5.80 metres high, carved with fine figures including the seraphseen by Saint Francis of Assisi in a vision.

CIMETIÈRE DU MONASTÈRE DE CIMIEZRaoul Dufy, Roger Martin du Gard and Henri Matisse are buried in theCemetery at the Cimiez Monastery, whose tombstones are also a source offascination for many a visitor.

PALAIS DES EXPOSITIONS (Place Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny)Built in 1953 on the bed of the River Paillon, Nice’s Exhibition Hall is notable forits glass and concrete vault, and Volti’s sculptures on the esplanade. With the newCongress centre “Acropolis”, it comprises a complex unique for congresses andmajor events attracting thousands of participants.

FORT DU MONT ALBANBuilt on a hill 222 m. high, this massive 16th-C. fortress boasts bastions, watch-towers and exceptional panoramic views stretching from Italy (Bordighera headland),Cap d’Ail, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat and the Baie des Anges, to the Garoupe Beachon Cap d’Antibes...On clear days, you can see the Isle of Corsica.

EGLISE SAINTE-JEANNE D'ARC (11 rue Grammont)Remarkable modern construction of white-painted concrete designed by thearchitect Jacques Droz. A 65-metre bell-tower comprised of twisting flames, plusthree raised domes and an ellipsoid porch form a fine ensemble that is wellworth the detour. This part of town plays host each morning (except Mondays)to the picturesque market “Marché de la Libération” (top of Avenue Malaussénaand Boulevard Joseph Garnier).

OTHER CHURCHES WELL WORTH A VISIT• Eglise St. François de Paule or "des Dominicains" - Rue St. François de Paule• Chapelle Ste Croix (White Penitents) - Rue de la Loge (and St. Joseph)• Chapelle du St. Sépulcre (Blue Penitents) - Place Garibaldi• Eglise St. Barthélémy - Montée Claire Virenque• Eglise du Voeu - Place du Voeu and avenue St Jean Baptiste• Saint-Spyridon Greek Orthodox church - 2, avenue Désambrois. The only church

entirely decorated according to the Greek Byzantine iconographic tradition: icons,wooden sculptures, mosaic, frescoes.

• Eglise de Gairaut - Rimiez• Eglise St. Roch - Place St. Roch• Eglise Luthérienne - 4, rue Melchior de Vogüé

The municipal galleries locatedin the heart of Old Nice (1), host temporary exhibitions

by young artists.

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ANATOLE JAKOVSKY INTERNATIONALMUSEUM OF NAIVE ART*Inaugurated on 5 March 1982 in the former residence of the perfumer FrançoisCoty, this Museum owed its existence to the large donation by Anatole andRenée Jakovsky: 600 paintings, drawings, engravings and sculptures retracingthe history worldwide of Naive Art from the 18th century to the present. Wordsby Bauchant, Bombois, Rimbert, Séraphine... Croatian, Haitian, Brazilianartists... completed by a rich State collection from the National Museum ofModern Art Centre Georges Pompidou.Château Sainte-Hélène, avenue de Fabron t 04 93 71 78 33. Closed on Tuesdays.

MATISSEMUSEUM*This completely renovated17th-century Genoan-stylevilla in the heart of the olivegrove in the Gardens ofCimiez houses the personalcollection of the great Fauvistpainter who lived in Nicefrom 1917 until his death in1954. Works from all periodsof his life offer a

comprehensive panorama: from the first paintings made in 1890 to the famousgouache cutouts, 236 drawings, 218 engravings and the complete presentation ofthe books illustrated by the artist. Temporary exhibitions.164 avenue des Arènes de Cimiez t 04 93 53 40 53. Closed on Tuesdays.

MARC CHAGALLNATIONAL BIBLICAL MESSAGE MUSEUMBiblical scenes illustrated in 17 large paintings, sculptures, stained glasswindows, mosaics and tapestries, 205 preparatory sketches, 39 gouaches (1930),105 engravings (1956) and 215 lithographs.Avenue Dr Ménard, corner of Boulevard de Cimiez t 04 93 53 87 20open 1 July to 30 September 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and October to June 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.(without interruption). Admission: €5.50. Reduced rate: €4. Closed on Tuesdays.

ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM OF NICE-CIMIEZ*Founded by Augustus in 14 BC, Cemenelum was, from the Ist to the 4thcentury, the capital of the Alpes Maritimae province. You can visit theamphitheatre, the public baths (3rd century AD), paved streets and thePalæochristian Episcopal Group (5th century AD). The Museum, inaugurated inJanuary 1989, offers collections ranging from the Bronze and Iron Age (1100BC) to the Dark Ages: ceramics, glass, coins, jewellery, sculptures, tools...160, avenue des Arènes t 04 93 81 59 57. Closed on Tuesdays.

TERRA AMATA HUMANPALAEONTOLOGYMUSEUM*Reconstruction of a prehistoric (Acheulean)occupation site, plaster casts, documents onthe site of an elephant hunters’ camp inNice 400,000 years ago.25, boulevard Carnot t 04 93 55 59 93 Closed on Mondays.

MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY* (Palais Masséna)In a splendid Empire setting, the museum houses collections of late Gothic“Primitive” painters from Nice and Europe, armour from the 15th to the 18thcenturies, regional porcelain and faïence and especially a department reserved forlocal painters: watercolours, Napoleonic Empire, Masséna, Garibaldi...65, rue de France and 35, promenade des Anglais t 04 93 88 11 34. Closed onTuesdays. Temporarily closed. Contact the museum for further information.

Chevalier de Cessole library open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.t 04 93 88 12 76.

MUSEUM OFMODERN ANDCONTEMPORARYART (MAMAC)*This original architecture(four grey marble towerslinked by transparentwalkways) and a majorpermanent collectionstracing the history of theEuropean and Americanavant-garde since the early sixties.Promenade des Arts t 04 93 62 61 62. Closed on Mondays

FINE ARTS MUSEUM*Permanent exhibition. In a beautifulprivate home built in 1878, vastcollections of paintings from the 17th(Italian in particular), 18th (Van Loo,Hubert Robert, Fragonard) and 19th(Romanticism, Realism, Orientalism,Symbolism and Impressionism: Degas,Boudin, Dufy, Sisley, etc.) centuries.Major works by Chéret, Ziem and VanDongen as well as sculptures byCarpeaux and Rodin. Temporary exhibitions.33, avenue des Baumettes t 04 92 15 28 28. Closed on Mondays

FRANCISCAN MUSEUM,CHURCH ANDMONASTERY OF CIMIEZAn evocation of the life of Franciscan monksin Nice from the 13th to the 18th century, anillustration of the spiritual and socialmessage of Saint Francis of Assisi throughpaintings, sculptures, engravings,illuminated manuscripts, frescoes,reconstructed chapel and monk’s cell, prayer-books on parchment...Place du Monastère t 04 93 81 00 04Closed on Tuesdays.

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Thanks to the Centre National d’Art Dramatique (Théâtre de Nice) andits directors (Gabriel Monnet, Jean-Pierre Bisson, Jean-Louis Thamin,

Jacques Weber and now Daniel Benoin), Nice has become a major theatrecentre offering national productions.

• Théâtre de Nice directed byDaniel Benoin - Promenade des Arts t 04 93 13 90 90 • Théâtre Lino Ventura 168, boulevard de l'Ariane t 04 97 00 10 70• Théâtre de la Semeuse 21, rue Saint-Joseph t 04 93 92 85 08• Théâtre de l'Alphabet10, boulevard Carabacel t 04 93 13 08 88

• Théâtre de la Tour - 63, boulevard Gorbella t 04 97 13 43 12• Théâtre Trimages - 17, rue Alsace-Lorraine t 04 93 16 89 36 • Théâtre de la Cité - 3, rue Paganini t 04 93 16 82 69• Théâtre du Cours - 5, rue de la Poissonnerie t 04 93 80 12 67• Théâtre Francis Gag - 4, rue St. Joseph t 04 93 62 00 03• Théâtre de La Traverse - 2, rue F. Guisol t 04 93 55 67 46• P’tit Théâtre de l'Inattendu - 10, rue Delille t 04 93 85 44 22• Nice Théâtre vivant - 24, bd Joseph Garnier t 04 93 52 10 19 professional theatre troupeFor café theatres, check the listing in “Even Better at Night” p 61

P E R A & M U S I CTHEATRES• Acropolis - 1, Esplanade Kennedy

• Théâtre de Nice - Promenade des Arts• Théâtre de Verdure - Promenade des Anglais

• Opéra de Nice - 4 and 6, rue St. François de PauleProgramming: t 04 93 13 98 53Reservations Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.: at the Opéra de Nice9, rue de la Terrasse t 04 92 17 40 00 (all reservationsmust be confirmed by cheque within 48 hours).Calendar of events on request.

CONCERTS• Sunday concertsLate morning concerts organised by Fondation Sophia-Antipolis at Hôtel Westminster27, promenade des Anglais t 04 92 14 86 86• Musical Mondays Joseph Kosma in the auditorium of the Conservatoire National de Région24, bd de Cimiez - Free concerts on Monday at 6 p.m. t 04 92 26 72 20• Orchestre d’Harmonie de la Ville de Nice: concert every Sunday from thebandstand in Jardins Albert Ier. Concerts from December to March in thecity’s churches and auditoriums.• Chœur Philharmonique de Nice8, rue de France t 04 93 33 52 98• C.I.R.M. (Centre National de Création Musicale) Festival Manca (Contemporary music)33, avenue Jean Médecin t 04 93 88 74 68

CONCERT - HARPSICHORD• Fine Arts Museum - 33, av. des BaumettesInformation: t 04 92 15 28 28

CONCERTS OF MUSIC OF THE WORLD• Forum Nice Nord - 10, bd Comte de Falicon t 04 93 84 24 37Information: Cedac de CIMIEZ : 04 93 53 85 95

MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY(MUSÉE BARLA)*This is the oldest museum, founded inNice in 1846, by J.B Vérany. Today,with a vast collection of nearly 1million specimens from theMediterranean, Africa and SouthAmerica. The vocation of the Museumof Natural History is to display thesetreasures and raise public awareness to

the importance of protecting the environment.60 bis, boulevard Risso t 04 97 13 46 80. Guided tours Wednesday at 3pm.Closed on Mondays.

PALAIS LASCARIS*Centre du Patrimoine: centre forthe preservation of the heritage ofNice t 04 93 62 72 40Genoan-style Baroque palace builtstarting in 1648 by the Lascaris-Ventimiglia family. Very finefaçade with balconies on consolesand pilasters decorated withcapitals and garlands of flowers. Apharmacy (1738) is on display on the ground floor. A monumental staircaseleads to the staterooms (17th and 18th century decoration and furniture).Heritage Centre for activites around the preservation of the heritage of Nice.15, rue Droite t 04 93 62 72 40. Closed on Tuesdays.

PRIEURÉ DU VIEUX-LOGIS*A late mediaeval interior reconstructedin a 16th-century home with collectionsof 14th, 15th and 16th-century objects.59, avenue St Barthélémy t 04 93 84 44 74. Open Wednesday,Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 1 Sundayeach month, 3 - 5 p.m.

VILLA ARSONSplendid 18th-century villa,perfectly surrounded bycontemporary architecture ofconcrete and pebbles. Thisprivileged site covers 20,000 m2 ofterraces and gardens housing theNational Art School and aContemporary Art Centre andresidence for artists.

20, avenue Stephen Liégeard t 04 92 07 73 73Open daily 1 - 7 p.m. July to September and 1 - 6 p.m. October to June. Closed onTuesdays.

X H I B I T I O N SInformation from Direction de la Culture t 04 97 13 23 95.

MUNICIPAL MUSEUMS

Admission free

every day for young people under18 and for everyone on the 1st and

3rd Sunday of each month.

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JAZZMany jazz concerts approximately twice a month• Cedac de Cimiez - 49, avenue de la Marne t 04 93 53 85 95

LECTURES AND MEETINGSREGULARLY SCHEDULED• Lectures- at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtPromenade des Arts t 04 93 62 61 62- at the Cinémathèque of Nice, Acropolis, 3 esplanade Kennedy t 04 92 04 06 66- at Théâtre Francis Gag, Ilôt Rey-Serruriers, 4, rue St-Joseph, Vieux-Nice t 04 93 62 00 03• CUM (Centre Universitaire Méditerranéen) Amphitheatre seating 700 forlectures, debates, seminars, exhibitions and concerts. Programme by request from 65, promenade des Anglaist 04 93 86 81 56 - Fax 04 93 97 09 94 • Visage du Monde Cinéma Pathé-Masséna, av. Jean-Médecin - October to April. 1st Monday each month

MEETING HALLS• Acropolis - Palais des Congrès - 1, esplanade Kennedy t 04 93 92 83 00• Espace FNAC - Nice Etoile - 30, avenue Jean Médecin t 04 92 17 77 77

THE ARTISTSMeet the artists of Old Nice, in small groups of art lovers and by appointment. Studios, galleries, painters, sculptors, open tothe public all year round. Information : Artendances t 04 93 13 93 50

• ASSELOT Dominique (Sculpteur - Arts)• BAVIERA (Painting - lithography)• BOCCO Brigitte (Painting - Drawing)• BOSIO Laurent (Painting-Sculpture)• BROUSSE Nicole (Sculpture)• CABARET Michel (Painting)• CASTEU Thomas (Painting-Sculpture)• C. GALL (Painting)• CHOMIENNE Véronique (Painting on céramics)• COCCO Gino (Painting)• DE FOMBELLE Alain (Relief painting)• DELIC Alain (Painting)• DELOR Klodin (Works made with paper)• DRICIL Leila (Painting on porcelain))• DURY Christian (Relief painting)• EVRARD Kristof (Painting-Sculpture)• FALSETTI Frédéric (Painting-Sculpture)• FERNANDEZ Nicole (Painting)• GASSIN Lola (Painting)• GEAI Christian (Painting)• GIAUFFER Estelle (Engraver)• GILLY Claude (Painting)• HERVY Marianne (Icon Painting)• IAZZETTA Florence (Painting)• JARRY Michel (Sculpture - Painting)• LECLAIRE Jean-Claude (Painting)• LESNE Marie-France (Sculpture)• MILTHON (Sculpture)• MORI Alexis (Peintre)• NIVESE (Peintre)• ODILON (Iconography)• PFAU Micky (Water colour)• PLAT Jérôme (Pottery)• POLACCI Pierre-Hugues (Artistc photography)• RAMON (Painting - Drawing)• REMY Christine (Painting - Sculpture)• SAAD Sergio (Painting)• SAGLIETTO Raymond (Painting)• SLOBODAN (Painting)• SOSNO (Sculpture)• T. Sylvie (Ink drawing, pastel)• VETU Jean-Michel (Painting)• VIALE Lili (Portrait painter)

NAUTICAL ACTIVITIES• Aigle Nautique 50, boulevard Franck Pilattesea kayak: t 04 93 56 77 99sailing: t 04 93 89 65 37diving: t 04 93 89 23 33

• Club Nautique de Nice(rowing - sailing) 50, bd Franck Pilattet 04 93 89 39 78 - Fax 04 92 04 18 37E-mail : clubnautique@libertysurf.frBeginners – Advanced – Classes year round.• AsternautesSwimming in the sea or a swimmingpool, Aquagym, acquafitnessPlage Blue Beach t 06 11 93 09 63• Aqua Viva Estt 04 92 83 75 74 / Mob. 06 82 06 92 92E-mail : aqua.viva-est@club-internet.fr

DEEP SEA DIVING• Aigle Nautique 50, boulevard Franck Pilattet 04 93 89 23 33 or 04 93 56 77 99• Centre International de Plongée de Nice 2, ruelle des Moulins (Rue du Lazaret)t / Fax 04 93 55 59 50E-mail : cip-nice@webstore.frMonitoring training for beginnersMarch 19 - November 16

• Nausicaa45, rue de Roquebillièret 04 93 89 04 13• Le Poséidon Quai Lunel t 04 93 55 09 95E-mail : esmarine@aol.com• Nice Diving26, bd Stalingradt 04 93 89 42 44 - Fax 04 93 89 12 69E-mail : esmarine@aol.com• Jet Evasion t 06 61 45 87 97Specialized in jet-ski outings.

BIG-GAME FISHING AND ENCOUNTERS WITH

MARINEMAMMALS• Acti Loisirs 2, rue Lépantet 04 92 47 75 00 / 02

WATER SPORTSSwimming, water polo, synchronizedswimming, aquagym, baby club• Olympic Nice NatationJean-Bouin, Jean Médecin, Piol, St Augustin swimming poolsHeadquarters: 36, avenue Paul Arènet 04 93 44 14 42 - Fax 04 93 97 64 32

COVERED SWIMMING-POOLS • Jean Bouin - Palais des Sports Esplanade de Lattre de Tassignyt 04 93 80 80 80 (Olympic-sized pool)• Jean Médecin 178, rue de France t 04 93 86 24 01• St. François13, place St. François t 04 93 85 53 08

ALL WEATHER SWIMMINGPOOLS• Ariane Rue Guiglionda de Ste Agathe t 04 93 54 94 30• St. Augustin Rue de la Santoline t 04 93 83 92 29• St. Roch17, boulevard Pierre Sémard t 04 93 56 70 16• St. Roman de Bellet t 04 93 37 81 76

OUTDOOR SWIMMINGPOOLS• Centre Aéré de Falicon 13, boulevard Comte de Falicon t 04 93 84 21 96• Piol (office)36, avenue Paul Arène t 04 93 96 92 07

WHITE-WATERSPORTS• Locaventure 13, rue Fontaine dela Ville t 04 93 56 14 67 -Fax 04 93 56 75 72• Espace Evasion890, route de Grenoble t 04 93 08 15 18 - Fax 04 93 08 15 19

ROLLER• Nice Roller Parc des Sports Jean Bouin t 06 16 56 27 46Lessons for beginners and advanced of all ages. Equipment rental.

PORTS

ARTS & CRAFTS• ATELIER CONTRE JOUR(Painting on wood)3, rue du Pont-Vieux• BABI-LOU(Bossed leather)10/12, rue Centrale• ATELIER NADINE(Leather-working)14, rue du Pont-Vieux• LES QUATRE SAISONS(Painted furniture)5, rue du Pontin• MOZ-ART MOSAÏQUE(Decorative mosaic)33, rue Droite• MONIQUE PEREIRA(Decorative mosaic)4, rue Droite• ATELIER MOZAÏKA(Decorative mosaic)12, rue Droite• VERRE TIGE(Fine glassware)1, rue Alexandre Mari

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HIKING ANDCLIMBING • Through a naturalprotected territorycovering 68,500 ha, youwill discover theexceptional flora and faunaof the Mercantour NationalPark and Vallée des Merveilles.Headquarters: 23, rue d’Italie t 04 93 16 78 88 E-mail : mercantour@wanadoo.fr• Fédération Française de laMontagne et d'Escalade45, bd de la Madeleine t 04 93 96 17 43E-mail : p-clementi@club-internet.fr• Club Alpin Françaisalpinism, rock-climbing, mountain bike andcanyoning, paragliding, skiing, snow shoes.14, avenue Mirabeau t 04 93 62 59 99

SPELEOLOGY• Club Alpin Français14, avenue Mirabeau t 04 93 62 59 99Open every Thursday at 9 p.m.

HORSE RACING• Hippodrome Côte d'AzurCagnes sur Mer t 04 92 02 44 44Daytime racing from December toMarch. Evening racing in July andAugust 8.30 p.m.Information by Minitel3615 Côte d’Azur and 3614 Nice.

SKIING• Club Alpin Français14, avenue Mirabeau t 04 93 62 59 99(Sunday outings and lessons)• Ski Club de Nice

6, rue Castelt 04 93 52 36 36(Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30 p.m.).

SKI RESORTS• Gréolières (60 km from Nice Altitude 1400-1800 m) t Town-hall 04 93 59 95 16• La Colmiane (65 km from Nice Altitude 1500-1800 m) t 04 93 23 25 90• Valberg (880 km from Nice Altitude 1610-2100 m) t 04 93 23 24 25• Isola 2000 (90 km from Nice Altitude 2000-2900 m) t 04 93 23 15 15• Auron (91 km from Nice Altitude 1600-2450 m) t 04 93 23 02 66

FOOTBALL MATCHES• Stade du Ray25, avenue du Ray and avenue Graviert 04 92 07 79 40Tel. on match days: t 04 92 07 06 06• OGC Nice Côte d'Azur 177, route de Grenoble t 04 93 18 07 27E-mail :contact@ogcnice.fr

MEETINGS OF RUGBY• Stade du Ray25, avenue du Rayt 04 93 84 18 55 / 04 93 84 18 56• Parc des Sports Charles Ehrmann155, route de Grenoblet 04 93 18 00 52

BASKETBALL • Salle Leyrit 16, rue Fornero Meneit 04 93 89 05 09

ICE-HOCKEY• Patinoire Jean Bouint 04 93 80 80 80

TENNIS -SQUASH• Tennis-Squash Club Vauban18, rue Maréchal Vauban t 04 93 26 09 78Possibility of renting courts by the hour• Ligue de la Côte d'Azur66, route de Grenoble t 04 97 25 76 80E-mail : ligue.cote-azur@fft.fr• Centre Sport et Loisirs (CSL)

t 04 93 13 11 11Possibility of renting courts bythe hour Reservation

6 days in advance (extra inevening).

• Nice Lawn Tennis Club 5, av. Suzanne Lenglent 04 92 15 58 00

Possibility of renting courts by the hour.E-mail : niceftc@fft.fr

HANG GLIDING, PARAGLIDINGAND ULTRALIGHT FLYING

• AzurParapente58, Corniche Fleurie t 04 93 21 21 72 / Mob. 06 80 13 59 15E-mail : acgs@club-internet.fr• Fédération Française de Vol Libre hang-gliding, kites4, rue de Suisse t 04 97 03 82 82

ARCHERY• Compagnie des Francs Archers 199, route de Grenoblet 04 92 29 08 11

CYCLING• Commission Cycliste de la Fédéra-tion Sportive et Gymnique du Travail 27, rue Smolett t 04 93 89 74 53

HORSEBACK RIDING• Crazy Horse Club Ch. du Mont Leuze t 04 93 01 84 11• Nice Equitation 368, rte de Grenoble t 04 93 71 24 34

GOLF• Golf de Nice 698, route de Grenoble t 04 93 29 82 00 - Fax 04 93 29 86 71Practice for beginners and advancedand compact 9-hole course.Open: winter 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.summer 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.• Country Club de Cannes Mougins175, av. du Golft 04 93 75 79 13 - Fax 04 93 75 27 60Open: Winter 8 a.m.- 6 p.m Summer 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.• Golf Bastide du Roy à Biot t 04 93 65 08 48Open: Winter 8. a.m.- 5.30 p.m.Summer 7.30 a.m.- 7.30 p.m.• Golf Club Cannes MandelieuRoute du golft 04 92 97 32 00 - Fax 04 93 49 92 90Open: Winter 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Summer 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.

SKATING RINK • Jean Bouin - Palais des SportsEsplanade de Lattre de Tassigny t 04 93 80 80 80

HOCKEY • Nice Hockey Club48, rue Gioffredo t 04 93 62 85 77

MULTISPORTSCLUB• CSL Gorbella 63, boulevard Gorbella t 04 97 13 43 12• CSL Saint-Augustin114, route de Grenoblet 04 97 13 43 02• CSL Caucade 111, avenue Sainte-Marguerite t 04 97 13 43 04• CSL Vallon des Fleurs164, avenue Henri Dunant t 04 97 13 43 06• CSL Nice Centre18, rue d’Angleterret 04 97 13 43 03• Le Sport pour tousF.S.G.T. - 27, rue Smolettt 04 92 04 89 77

GYM - DANCE, AEROBICBODY-BUILDING.. • Bioform 5, ruelle St. Jean d'Angelyt 04 93 26 23 24• Body Fit 12, rue Caïs de Pierlast 04 93 89 06 63• Canal Form 1, rue Andrioli t 04 93 96 96 54• Gold’s Gym 6, rue de France t 04 93 87 42 75• Oxygene 4, boulevard de Cimiez t 04 93 62 28 14• Association Help 06Dance classes for the physicallychallenged, modern, jazz, funk, fitnessInformation: t 04 92 07 00 10 hourly rates.• Arts et Loisirs 06Palais Bréa - 16, av. Notre-Damet 04 93 92 12 30• Sun Fit34, bd de Riquier t 04 93 55 05 63

HATHA YOGA • Corinne Boutel classes or private lessons.1/2-day beginner and intermediate classest 06 81 62 46 02E-mail : corinne.boutel@wanadoo.fr

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Sporting holidays on the Côted’Azur, riding, sailing, diving,windsurfing, tennis, canyoning

lessons: C.R.I.J.t 04 93 80 93 93 - Fax 04 92 47 86 79E-mail : crij.cote.dazur@wanadoo.fr

BEAUTY PARLOUR• Accueil beauté Hôtel Méridien - 9th floor1, Promenade des Anglaist 04 93 87 82 14 • PhysiominsSlimming, beauty and relaxation31, rue Arson t 04 93 55 32 99

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ROCK-CLIMBING SCHOOLS• Art Bloc 23, avenue Vérola t 04 93 29 84 51• Grimp Azur45, bd de la Madeleine t 04 93 97 14 33

MULTIACTIVITIES: RAFTING, CANYONEERING,HIKING, CLIMBING, VIAFERRATA, MOTOR SPORTS,TREASURE HUNT, DISCOVERYRALLY...

ATHLETICESTABLISHMENTS • A.E.T. Nature Breil-sur-Roya t 04 93 04 47 64• Aqua Rêve La Colle-sur-Loup t 06 86 95 09 62• Aqua Viva Est Castellane t 04 92 83 75 74• Azalpe Sospel t 04 93 04 07 19E-mail: jerome.beretti@azalpe.com• Cap Aventure Montagne Evasion Nice t / Fax 04 93 84 59 13 E-mail: daniel.longere@libertysurf.fr• Déambule Sospel t 04 93 04 20 75E-mail: deambule@wanadoo.fr• Destination Nature La Colle-sur-Loupt / Fax 04 93 32 06 93• Espace Eau Vive Puget-Théniers t 04 93 05 15 77E-mail: rafting@midi-bip.com• Espace Evasion Nice t 04 93 08 15 18 Fax 04 93 08 15 19• Espaces Sauvages Colomars t 04 92 15 18 20 E-mail: info@espace.sauvages.com• Odyssée Verticale Nice t 04 93 86 71 99 Fax 04 97 07 14 76E-mail: p-clementi@club-internet.fr &sebastien.yago@wanadoo.fr• Riviera Trek Nice t 06 60 97 60 31• Sport et Nature Entrevaux t / Fax 04 93 05 41 18• Team Nature Vence t 04 93 58 77 24 Fax 04 93 58 74 74E-mail: laurent.geny@wanadoo.fr

EVENTS COMPANIES• Acti’ Loisirs Nice t 04 92 47 75 00 Fax 04 92 47 75 02E-mail: centrale@actiloisirs.com• LCT Tours Carros t 04 93 08 88 96 Fax 04 93 08 85 88E-mail: contact@lct-tours.com• Sunny Days Nice t 04 93 71 10 75 Fax 04 93 72 33 90E-mail: sunny.days@wanadoo.fr

MAJOR ATHETLIC EVENTS • Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo

(January)• Course Cycliste Internationale

Paris-Nice (March)• Tunisian rally race (April)• International Semi-Marathon of

Nice (April)• Regates Trimed (May)• Historic Automobile Tour de France

(September)• International Triathlon of Nice

(September)• Supercross Moto (October)• Henri Deglane International

Wrestling Trophy (November)• International Star Regattas

(December)• Boat-race: a rowing competition

across the Baie des Anges(December)

BAMBOU 165, promenade des Anglais (across from Rue Lenval) t 04 93 86 64 15 Activities : children's-pool andplayground, pedalos.Restaurant : 50 seats.

BEAU RIVAGE 107, quai des Etats-Unis (across from Hôtel Beau Rivage) t 04 93 80 75 06E-mail : nicebeaurivage@new-hotel.comRestaurant : 250 seats indoors 150 seats outside. (theme soirées)

BLUE BEACH Promenade des Anglais(across from Hôtel West End) t 04 93 87 10 36 E-mail : blue.beach@libertysurf.frActivities: children’s swimming pool,volleyball, table tennisOpen year-round and in the eveningfrom June to SeptemberRestaurant: 150 seats.

CASTEL 8, quai des Etats-Unis (across from Hôtel La Pérouse) t 04 93 85 22 66Restaurant : 200 seats.Open noon and night after May 1.

FLORIDA 71, promenade des Anglais (across from Centre UniversitaireMéditerranéen)t 04 93 44 72 86Activities: pétanque, table tennisRestaurant: 100 seats.

FORUM Promenade des Anglais (across from Jardin Albert 1er) t 04 93 44 52 38 Children's-pool and playground.Restaurant : 120 seats.

GALION Promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Méridien)t 04 93 88 17 23Restaurant: 100 seats.

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Randoxygène: a guide-book forhiking in the Alpes-Maritimespublished by the GeneralCouncil of the Alpes-Maritimesdépartement. For furtherdetails, contact the Conventionand Visitors Bureau of Nice.

From ‘nautical bases’, possibilityof practising various activities:water-skiing, parascending,flysurfind, etc

Out in the sun, at last ! Or maybeunder a sun-shade...

Choose between 15 privatebeaches, all attractive andcomfortable, and the well-keptpublic beaches, wide open andfree for all. The water is checkedregularly and evaluated as‘good’ according to Europeanstandards. 15 private beaches(open April October) allproposing beachmattresses, parasols, changing cabins,showers.

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RECREATIONAL SPORTS

BOWLING ALLEYS & BILLIARDS• Bowling Acropolis 5, Esplanade Kennedy t 04 93 55 33 11 (Open every day)E-mail : bco-nice@amf-bowling.fr• Billard Club de Nice 35, avenue du Ray (Under westgrandstand) t 04 93 84 49 13 (Open every day) • La Boule Noire (billiards)35, avenue Jean Médecint 04 93 82 52 18• Le Player's Pub (billiards)12, rue Halévy t 04 93 87 24 05• Salle Emeraude (billiards)12, rue Papon t 04 93 89 88 55

BOULES - PÉTANQUE• Comité Bouliste Départementaldes Alpes-MaritimesF.F.S.B. (Jeu National - Boule Longue)6, rue Maraldit / Fax 04 93 56 98 94F.F.P.J.P. (Pétanque et Jeu Provençal)22, avenue Jean Médecin

BOULODROME• Nice-Nord 125, bd de Cessole• Nice-Ouest 112, rte de Grenoble

HUNTING• Fédération Départementale desChasseurs des Alpes-Maritimes46, rue Auguste Pégurier t 04 93 83 82 39 - Fax 04 93 71 24 49E-mail : fdc06@unfdc.com• Société des Chasseursde Nice et Alpes-Maritimes7, rue de Maeyer t 04 93 55 34 28(Tuesday and Friday afternoon)

MINI GOLF• Parc Castel des Deux RoisCorniche André de Joly • Parc Carol de Roumanie 23, avenue de Fabron

FRESHWATER FISHING• Fédération des Alpes-Maritimespour la Pêche et la Protection duMilieu Aquatique455, Promenade des Anglais - L’ArenasLe Quadrat 04 93 72 06 04 - Fax 04 93 72 55 56E-mail : FederationPeche@compuserve.com

•You have 2 hours

TOURS OF NICE BY MINIBUS• Sunny Days t 04 93 71 10 75• Tour Azur t 04 93 44 88 77 • Révélation Tours t 04 93 53 69 85• Riviera Bus Service t 04 93 37 47 37• Med Tour t 04 93 82 92 58

BY TAXICentral Taxi Riviera t 04 93 13 78 78Main places to see:The Promenade des Anglais, theChâteau, the Port, the Hill of Cimiez,Museums.

BY HELICOPTERFlights over Nice on request• Héli Air Monacot 377 92 05 00 50 or 377 92 05 00 51• Héli Francet 04 89 98 51 51 - Fax 04 89 98 51 52• Nice Hélicoptèrest 04 93 21 34 32 - Fax 04 93 21 35 64• Val Airt 04 89 98 51 06 & 04 93 90 41 89

MINI-TRAIN RIDETour includes: the flower market, oldtown, Castle Hill gardens. Duration: 40minutes. Departure every 30 minutes onEsplanade Albert Ier, on the seafrontacross from Hôtel Méridien. Fax 04 93 62 85 48

CALÈCHE RIDESIn mid-season: afternoons until 7pm.Full season: every evening after 6pmSeveral different tours. Departure onPromenade des Anglais, across fromJardin Albert Ier.

BY COACHNice, le Grand TourCity sightseeing tour in an open-deckbus – 1.30 hour tour in 5 languages(individual headsets) – Year round.Discount vouchers available at allConvention and Visitors Bureauagencies – Tickets purchased from thebus driver. t 04 92 29 17 00

LIDO 15, promenade des Anglais (across from the former Palais de laMéditerranée)t 04 93 87 18 25Activities: swimming pool and children’sgames, pontoon-solarium on the seawith mattresses.Restaurant: 130 seats.

MIAMI 197, promenade des Anglais (across from Avenue de Fabron) t 04 93 86 11 25Activities: swimming pool and children’sgames, inflatable castle. Pontoon-solarium on the sea with mattresses.Restaurant: 120 seats (shelteredterrace).

NEPTUNE Promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Négresco) t 04 93 87 16 60Activities: pedal boats, gondolas,seawater swimming pool and children’splayground, table tennis, pontoonRestaurant: 200 seats on coveredterrace.

OPÉRA Quai des Etats-Unis (across from Nice’s Opera House)t 04 93 62 31 52Activities: table tennis, recreationalarea, cultural exhibitionsRestaurant: 200 seatsEvening shows buffet 500 / 600 pax.

RÉGENCE 223, promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Radisson S.A.S) t 04 97 07 03 09Activities : volleyball, children’sswimming pool.Restaurant : 130 seats.

RUHL Promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Méridien) t 04 93 87 09 70 Activities: children’s swimming poolRestaurant: 200 seats on terrace.

SPORTING 25, promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Westminster) t 04 93 87 18 10 Activities: pétanque, table tennisRestaurant: 150 seats.

VOILIER 58, promenade des Anglais (across from Hôtel Elysée Palace) t 04 93 86 86 14Activities : pool and children's games,pedalos, table tennis.Restaurant : 130 seats (closed veranda).

Aqua-joggingPatricia Perret “Asternautes”

t 06 11 93 09 63Blue Beach

Aqua-gym, swimming, security.Water games and activities.

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fishing in rivers or in the sea forbeginners and advanced: 1/2-day,

full-day or on request. Luc Paumier. Certified guide.

04 93 51 39 41 / 06 67 96 30 70

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BY CARItaly - Hinterland – Coastal towns andcities• Azur Road Show Soft-top tours of the French Riviera219, av. du Mt-Boron t 06 60 98 35 01

BY 4X4• ChabertCh. de la Glacière - Lingostièret 04 93 29 83 16 - Fax 04 93 18 12 31E-mail : 4x4-chabert@wanadoo.fr

BY COACH • Principality of Monaco - Monte-Carlo• The 2 Corniche roads• Menton / Eze • Gulf of Saint Tropez / Port Grimaud • Cannes Les Iles de Lérins

(Lérins Islands)• Riviera dei Fiori : Italy• San Remo and Dolceaqua

(market day)• The market in Bordighera

Dolceacqua - Ventimiglia • St. Paul / Gorges du Loup / Grasse• Vallée des Merveilles

(on foot or in jeeps).Consult the list of coach companies p 71.

BY TRAIN• SNCF Railway StationThe ‘Train des Merveilles’ is a touristtrain circulating in the Paillon andRoya-Bévéra valleys year-round (stopsfor photographs, discounts availablefrom local professionals in tourism andactivities on certain days).‘Carte Isabelle’, a pass valid for one day,from 8 July to 30 September.t 0 836 35 35 35• Chemins de Fer de Provence (Gare du Sud). 4 departures per day for DigneRando train t 04 97 03 80 80E-mail : trainpigne@aol.com

ON HORSEBACK4 hour to 2 day Itineraries on horsebackthrough the Alpes-Maritimes - Riders’ stopovers - Riding events - Map and guide of itineraries and

equestrian relays.

AT SEA • Trans Côte d'Azurt 04 92 00 42 30• Rapid links to

Corsica: on the high-speed vessel (NGV)- SNCM t 04 93 13 66 69- Corsica Ferries t 0 825 095 095

F O R T I N YT O T SDAY-CARE, BABY SITTING...• Allo Mary Poppins (3 hrs minimum))24, avenue Scuderit 04 93 53 07 37 / 06 12 39 01 08Baby-sitting à la carte over the entireAlpes-Maritimes département.• Association Familles Jeunesse (‘au pair’ girls)4, rue Masséna t 04 93 82 28 22E-mail : info@afj-aupair.org

MERRY-GO-ROUNDS• Manège Les Etoiles 24, avenue Jean Médecin - Nice Etoile • Castel des 2 rois• Jardin Albert 1er

MISCELLANEOUS• Archaeology Museum of Nice-Cimiez160, avenue des Arènes t 04 93 81 59 57“Wednesday in Cimiez” once a month, 3 - 5 p.m., the museumgreets children, 7 to 12 age.• Palais Lascaris 15, rue Droite t 04 93 62 05 54(Wednesday 2-4 p.m.)• Parsec AstroramaAnniversary of “Astro.Espace”t 04 93 85 85 58• Fun Kart - Go-kart rental(5 years and up)Route de Gourdon t 04 93 42 48 08Daily from noon to 9am• Kindia Park Children’s Amusement Park. Parc de Vaugrenier Villeneuve Loubett 04 93 20 73 91• Marineland - Show and attractionswith marine animals...and Antibes Land - amusement park...RN 7 - route de Biot - Antibest 04 93 33 49 49

PUBLIC PARKS• Castel des Deux RoisCorniche André de Joly - (miniature-golf)• Carol de Roumanie23, avenue Fabron - (miniature-golf)

SPORTS See general section page 37.

• You have half a dayCULTURAL TOURS Public Services:81, rue de Francet 04 97 13 31 63 - Fax 04 97 13 36 44 • Baroque Art in Old NicePalais Lascaris - Gesù Church - Chapelle dela MiséricordeEvery Monday and Sunday at 3pm: starts atPalais Lascaris.• Archaeology Museum of Nice-CimiezGuided tour Wednesdays at 4 p.m.• Museum of Modern and Contemporary ArtGuided tour Wednesdays at 4 p.m.Except during school holidays.• Fine Arts Museum (Jules Chéret) Guided tour Wednesdays at 3 p.m.• Matisse MuseumGuided tour Wednesdays at 3 p.m.• Museum of Naive ArtGuided tour Wednesdays at 3 p.m.• Soardi workshopDiscovery tour, in the footsteps of HenriMatisse.t 04 93 62 32 03

PERSONALIZED TOURS, BY REQUEST, WITH GUIDESAND INTERPRETERS(see list p. 70). Shopping, historic Nice, Nice’sarcheology, open-air markets, old townof Nice, antique dealers, architecture,churches, museums and art-galleries,crafts, gastronomy.

ORIGINAL TOURS• Parc Floral PhœnixTo the West of Nice, the City’s floralpark is entirely devoted to Nature andthe close ties Man must maintain with it.Come discover Europe’s biggest greenhouse.It offers fabulous opportunities fordiscovery (7 hectares) for young and old.405, Promenade des Anglaist 04 93 18 03 33 - Fax 04 93 18 01 01

• Castle Hill ParkChildren’s games - Restaurant duDonjon – Outdoor terrace overlookingthe City of Nice (see page 50)

• Confiserie Florian du Old NiceTraditional confectionery: jams andflower preserves, hard candy andcrystallized flowers, chocolateorangettes, old-fashioned chocolate,candied fruit. Free sampling.14, quai Papacino (open 7 days a week)t 04 93 55 43 50 - Fax 04 93 55 21 46 E-mail : confiserie.florian@wanadoo.fr

• Association ASSEMDiscovering the environment in thedépartement’s Natural Parks. Discoveryworkshops, environment-awarenessexcursions on five sites.9, rue Gazan - Grasse t 04 92 60 78 78 - Fax 04 93 36 56 79 E-mail : assemstj@wanadoo.fr

• L’Association PARSECt 04 93 85 85 58 - Fax 04 93 85 62 85E-mail : parsec@astrorama.net- Observatory of Nice:An exceptional site, a historical heritage,an architectural complex (by Ch. Garnier and G. Eiffel)Tours of the Observatory every Saturdayat 3 p.m. sharp.- Astrorama Discovering astronomy with lenses,telescopes and planetariumEvery Tuesday and Friday, every nightin July and August after 6.30 p.m.

• Association française des Amis de laCrèche (French Christmas Crib Association)1, rue de la Poissonnerie (par l’église SteRita) t 04 93 85 09 60offers many activities as well as tours ofsantonniers’ workshops, Foires aux santons,exhibitions, museums and villages in theComté de Nice, Provence and Italy

• Trans Côte d’Azur - Quai Lunelt 04 92 00 42 30 - Fax 04 93 38 69 02E-mail : nice@trans-cote-azur.comOuting off the coast of Nice. Panorama onthe Bay of Villefranche and Promenade desAnglais. Duration: 1h - Tuesday, Wednesday,Friday, Sunday at 3pm, February to October;every day except Saturday from mid-June tomid-September.

• Visiobulle For discovering the sea floor daily from Aprilto September (weather permitting), 4 to 7departures a day. Embarcadère Courbet - Bd C. GuillaumontJuan-les-Pins - Office t 04 93 74 85 42Ticket sales 04 93 67 02 11 E-mail : info@visiobulle.com

BY COACHTHE VICINITY OF NICE • Eze - Principality of Monaco• Glassworks of Biot• Glassworks of Èze• Pottery-makers in Vallauris

Arts and crafts on the Riviera• The Little Tourist Train of Cagnes

Renoir House - Old Cagnes• Canton de Levens• Perfumeries in Grasse• Gorges of the Loup River• Cannes and Antibes• Col de la Madone Sainte-Agnès• Around Cap-Ferrat

Dream villas and gardens• Marineland• Saint-Paul-de-Vence• Ventimiglia and its market

THE HINTERLAND, THECANTON OF 10 SMILES

(Route of Flavours, Olive Route,Knights’ Route)

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Useful N°:O.N.P.A. : Senior Citizens Bureau 33 av. Jean Médecin - Entrance Bt 04 93 16 02 33 - Fax 04 93 16 02 53

CLUBSBRIDGE• Impérial Club20, rue Paul Déroulède t 04 93 82 12 82Playing Bridge and Rummy• Bridge Club Côte d’Azur8, rue de Russiet 04 93 87 72 32 (Daily at 1.30 p.m.)• Bridge Club de Nice54, rue Gioffrédo t 04 93 62 46 46• Bridge Club Le Colonial20, rue de Francet 04 93 88 35 14Open every day at 1:30pm exceptSaturday & Sunday• Promo-Loisirs Bridge-ClubEspace Magnan - 31, rue Louis deCoppet - t 04 93 53 40 86Tournaments on Tuesday, Thursday &Friday at 2:30pm and Friday morning at10am.• Backgammon2 bis, descente Crottit 04 93 62 35 22. Every afternoon.

CHESS• Cercle Echecs Alekhine 7, rue Hôtel des Postest 04 93 92 32 66• L’Echiquier Niçois 17, avenue des Fleurst04 93 37 08 17 - Fax 04 93 86 90 25

SCRABBLE• Club de Nice Côte d'AzurHôtel Campanile Nice Centre58, bd RissoInformation Ms Lida Cavaliert 04 93 91 07 90 (3 times a week -Monday, Thursday, Saturday - 2:30 p.m.)

DANCE HALLS - TEA DANCES• L’Auberge de Cimiez78, Voie Romaine t 04 93 81 23 20• Le Mississipi5, Promenade desAnglais t 04 93 82 0661

FOR THEPHYSICALLYCHALLENGEDUSEFUL ADDRESSES • Association des Paralysés de FranceDélégation Départementale des A.M3, av Antoine Véran t 04 92 07 98 00• C.C.A.S. (Centre Communal d’ActionSociale) - Custom transportation for thephysically challenged4, place Pierre Gautiert 04 93 13 51 00 - Fax 04 93 13 52 22• GIHP 06 Transport over all distancesand rental of vehiclest 04 93 19 51 61 - Fax 04 93 19 51 60 E-mail : contact@gihp06.org• Ulysse (Transport)23, boulevard Carlone t 04 93 96 09 99Mob. 06 62 55 09 99 - Fax 04 93 86 84 64E-mail : nice@ulysse-transport.frOpen 7 days/wk. 24 hrs/day – Alldistances.Facilities offered to physicallychallenged persons:RIVIERA INTERNATIONALAIRPORT Reserved Parking,wheelchairs, specially equipped toilets,access ramp, escalators, lift, speciallyequipped minibus or car. Bus withelevator, elevator platforms, rest area, etc.t 0 820 42 33 33S.N.C.M. vessels (between Corsica andNice) Entirely accessible to wheelchairs t 04 93 13 66 66ACROPOLISAccess to all levels by lift or by ramps,access to telephone booths and toilets.PUBLIC BEACHAccess across from Jardin Albert Ier(Monument du Centenaire)Promenade des AnglaisMUSEUMS• Guided of the Fine Arts Museumorganised for the visually impaired witha tactile workshop and catalogue inbraille. Markings on floor.• Archaeology Museum of Nice-Cimiez :special modules (Nikaïa and Cemenelum,ceramics, coins, statue of Antonia,funeral rites). Guided tour possible.t 04 93 81 59 57• Musée des Arts Asiatiques : Asian ArtsMuseum: Access to every level by lift,wheelchairs available, toilets for thephysically challenged.

ENTERTAINMENT• Lumi Show Riviera-Magic(Magic shows for children and adults,public and private parties)t 04 93 54 24 08 ou 06 66 41 31 52E-mail : jlemaire@libertysurf.fr• Clown GrenadineMagic and entertainment for children t 04 93 80 21 83• Spectacle au Castel des 2 rois Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.• Concept Magic Diffusion(Internationnal School of Illusionism)13, avenue de la Républiquet 04 93 26 26 18

CULTURE AND THE ARTS• CinémathèqueAnimated cartoon workshops (age 7 to 17) t 04 92 04 06 66• Le MAMACworkshops: Wednesdays(children 6 to 12) 9:30 to 11/30am and 2 to 4pm, Saturdays (children 13-18) 2 to 4pm.t 04 93 62 61 62 poste 400• The Cultural Affairs Departmentand the Archaeology Museum of Nice-Cimiez offer “Wednesdays in Cimiez”:children, 7 to 12, are greeted by themuseum staff.t 04 93 81 59 57• International Museum of Naive Artoffers artistic creation classes onWednesday (7 to 12 years).t 04 93 71 78 33• Théâtre de la Cité & Théâtre ChouShow for young audiences fromSeptember to April. Every Wednesdaysat 2pm.t / Fax 04 93 16 82 69• The Municipal Libraries offer activities for children on Wednesday.t 04 93 82 11 60E-mail : bmnice@bmvr-nice.com.fr

FOR YOUNGPEOPLEUseful N°: C.R.I.J(Regional Youth Information Centre)19, rue Gioffrédo t 04 93 80 93 93 - Fax 04 92 47 86 79E-mail : crij.cote.dazur@wanadoo.fr(Monday to Friday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.).

LODGING• C.R.O.U.S. (For students only)18, avenue des Fleurs t 04 92 15 50 50

• Auberge de Jeunesse (Youth hostel)Route Forestière du Mont Albant 04 93 89 23 64• Forum Nice - Nord(sport for groups of adults)10, boulevard Comte de Falicont 04 93 84 24 37 - Fax 04 93 51 82 87• Relais International de la Jeunesse(Youth hostel) 26, avenue Scudéri t 04 93 81 27 63 - Fax 04 93 53 35 88• Collège Blanche-de-Castille17, av. des Chênes, Victoria Parct 04 93 89 02 12• France Riviera

145 bis, rue de Francet / Fax 04 93 44 00 36• La Maison Blanche (students only)14, bd Carabacelt / Fax 04 93 62 15 70• Les Estudines 37, avenue de La Bornala t 04 93 37 64 44 - Fax 04 93 37 26 97• Résidence Ségurane Etudiants6, rue Passeroni t 04 93 55 95 95 - Fax 04 93 55 95 96

VIDEO GAMES/GAMES ROOMS• Micromania24, avenue Jean Médecin (Nice Etoile)t 04 93 62 01 14• Comets Jeux Vidéo 32, bd Jean Jaurès t 04 93 92 61 01• Planète Jeux (12h00 à 2h00)7bis, rue Halévy t 04 93 16 93 17

CYBER CAFÉ / CYBER POINT• 3 W O32, rue Assalit t 04 93 80 51 12E-mail : info@3wo.com • Alexso Info1, rue de Belgique t 04 93 88 65 00E-mail : alexso_info@wanadoo.fr• L’Arobas22, rue Benoît Bunico t 04 93 62 64 59E-mail : cyber-arobas@wanadoo.fr• Email Café8, rue Saint-Vincent - Vieux Nice t 04 93 62 68 86• Master Home11, rue de la Préfecturet 04 93 80 33 82E-mail : masterhome@wanadoo.fr• Planète Cyber16, rue Paganini t 04 93 16 89 81E-mail : planetecyber@wanadoo.fr• Thenetgate40, rue de la Buffa t 04 97 03 27 97E-mail : nice.buffa@thenetgate.it• Panini and Web25, promenade des Anglais t 04 93 88 72 75E-mail : web.nice@wanadoo.fr• Webstore12, rue de Russie t 04 93 87 87 99E-mail : info@webstore.fr

The visually handicapped(totally blind and requiringassistance) have free access tobuses, museums….

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Discover the mountain charm

of waterfalls and artificial

rocks on the Colline du

Château or at Gairaut...

Bernar Venet’s “Arc”, that

huge conceptual sculpture

with such a pure silhouette,

reclining so gracefully on the

lawns of the Albert 1er Gardens. The Negresco, also

to be admired for its interior,

offers a choice of elegant

boutiques in its vast hall and

the possibility of having tea in

a magnificent historic setting.

Finally, in this

selection of

unusual sights to

see, don’t miss

the traditional

Christmas skinny-dipping on the

Plage de l’Opéra. No, you’re not

obliged to join in, but who

knows ? You might well be

tempted!

VENET’S ARC’ IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ALBERT 1ER GARDENS

PICTURESQUE SHUTTERS IN THE OLD TOWN OF NICE

VILLA BEAU SITE, ONE OF NICE’S MANYARCHITECTURAL CURIOSITIES

WALK AROUND WITH YOUR NOSE IN THE AIR TO SEE THE FRIEZES ON NICE’S VILLAS, IN STUCCO OR PAINTED IN ‘TROMPE-L’ŒIL’, JUST BENEATH THE ROOFS.

I t’s nevertheless strange,

in spite of the

temperature, to feel that

you’re in the

middle of Moscow... you must be

visiting the tomb of the

Tsarevitch in a cool green

corner of the Russian

church or gazing in

wonder at the

marvellous

lightness of its onion-shaped cupolas.

Hard to believe, but there’s also a Scottish manor

on the hillside of Mont-

Boron! Go see it, it’s a

funny kind of pink

“gâteau” known as the

“Château de l’Anglais”!

Then visit the Riviera “Château d’Azur” built in

the Gairaut neighbourhood on the model of Azay-

le-Rideau!

TROLLING

AROUND

Nice the exotic...

ENTRANCE TO THE REGINA IN CIMIEZ, ONCE A HOTEL PATRONIZED BY QUEEN VICTORIA

‘LE CHATEAU DE L’ANGLAIS’, “LA ROSE-COLOURED GÂTEAU”

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LE JARDINDES ARÈNESDE CIMIEZThe backdrop for manyof Nice’s traditionalfêtes. It’s a pleasantexperience to hear thefifes and drums in themiddle of this lovelyolive-grove.

PARC FORESTIER DU MONT-BORONWith 142 acres planted with Aleppo pines in 1866, 11 km. of marked pathways, its rare species of flowers(wild orchids, lentiscus, miniature carnations...), the Forest Park of Mont-Boron is a favourite haunt ofjoggers, botany fans and casual strollers, come to admirethe magnificent view of Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat to theeast, the Bay of Angels to the west.

PARC CHAMBRUNSituated in the residential area ofSaint-Maurice to the north ofNice, surrounded by streetswhose names recall great19th-C. poets, the ParcChambrun is greatlyappreciated for itstranquillity and its“temple of love”, a littlemasterpiece of romanticarchitecture.

LE JARDIN BOTANIQUE (78 avenue de la Corniche Fleurie) Classic collections of Mediterranean flora(broom, rockrose, etc) and a conservatory.

PARC FLORAL PHŒNIX(see section : “Sightseeing suggestions” page 44)

JARDIN ALBERT 1er

Nice’s oldest garden comprises, together with the Esplanadedu Paillon, Square Leclerc and Promenade du Paillon, an

oasis of greenery stretching over 2 km from the seafronttowards the hills.

JARDINS SUSPENDUS DU PAILLONIn the 6th century B.C., the gardens of Babylon were a sourceof delight for King Nebuchadnezzar ! In Nice, the idea wastaken up in the Corvésy and Place Mozart Gardens andin the 12,300 m2 of the Promenade du Paillon. At thebottom bloom azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons,higher up there are parasol pines and Phoenix palmsoverhanging Mexican, tropical and Asiatic gardens.

L’ESPLANADE DU PAILLONOR ESPACE MASSÉNAFountains mingle with the play of light in thisrestful and flowery esplanade between the Old Townand the centre. A magnificent perspective : a forum, acentral pond of 1,500 m2 and a gently undulating areato the east comprise the main features.

LE PARCDU CHÂTEAUOne can play at getting lostin this maze of greenerywhere, in summer, oneparticularly appreciates thecoolness of the fountain andshrubs. Lift to the top ofthe Castle hillt 04 93 85 62 33 (open 7 days a week - October toMarch 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.April, May, September 9 a.m.to 7 p.m. - June, July andAugust 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

LE CASTEL DES DEUX ROISAn amusement park for both young and old : little train, mini-golf, giant chess-board, wooden huts...It is also a treasure-trove of discoveries for lovers of botany. (page 45)

LE JARDIN DU MONASTÈRE DE CIMIEZPeace and harmony reign supreme in the Monastery Gardens. In the spring, theancient pergolasare covered withclimbing roses andmasses of flowersperfume the air.

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ALEPPO PINESBending over the shoreline orclimbing the hills, the Aleppo pine ishere a familiar sight. It is theMediterranean tree “par excellence”,cultivated for many thousands ofyears. Parasol pines, the fragrant

eucalyptus,persimmon,medlar andcypress are thetrees most oftenfound in theRiviera’sgardens.

BOUGAINVILLEAGraces the hedges around the loveliest villas,

together with wisteria and pittosporum.

CARNATIONSCultivated on the hills

around Nice, carnationscomprise the largest

production of fresh cutflowers in the Alpes-

Maritimes.

CITRUS TREESGrown in Nice since theMiddle Ages, citrustrees can now be seen inmany of its privategardens. Orange treesare omni-present, butNice’s clementine areparticulary prized fortheir very special taste.The cultivation oflemon trees was once a

veritable industry : even today, 70%of France’s lemons are producedhere.

CACTI ANDSUCCULENTPLANTS Yuccas and agaves (floweropposite) are the mostcommon varieties. Cactusplants clinging to rockeriesflourish in the heat af thesun.

OLIVE TREESOriginally introduced by the Greeks of

Antiquity, they thrive all over thehillsides around Nice and even in its

gardens. The olive-groves of thesurrounding areas ensure the

production of Nice’s famous Olive Oil.

MIMOSA Originally from Australia,

mimosa belongs to the acaciafamily. It blooms between

January and March, though onevariety, the “Four Seasons”, flowers

several times a year.

GERBERA Resembling a largedaisy, gerbera can befound in a range ofcolours includingyellow, orange, pinkand even mauve.Lots of other flowersare cultivated on theRiviera, including

lilies, gladioli, cyclamen andespecially roses, whosehybridization is a local specialty.

EGIONAL FLORA

T he mildness of the Mediterranean climatemade it possible to cultivate a rich and

highly varied vegetation. As well asolive-trees, pines, cypresses,

lavender and laurels, numerousspecies of tropical flora were

imported to the Rivieraduring the 19th century toadorn private gardensand coastal paths.

PALM TREES It was in the 19th century,

with the arrival of theEnglish, that palm-trees

were acclimatized on the Côted’Azur. They have since become

it symbol.

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TROUPES • La Ciamada Nissarda An organization that is very active withinthe Niçois community. Composed of onegroup of 50 adults and another with asmany children, they enliven many a localand national festivities with their music& dance.Theatre in Nissart and choir.98, Corniche des Olivierst 04 92 09 84 16 - Mob. 06 03 34 10 02E-mail : ciamadanissarda@wanadoo.fr

• Nissa la Bella70 participants who enliven conventions,evenings and fêtes to the tune of "Nissa laBella": Nice's "anthem", plus lots of othersongs.639, chemin de la Suquette, Antibest 04 93 74 64 56 - Fax 04 93 74 83 05E-mail : plgagliolo@aol.com

• Li Pichini Granouia de Nissatotally adorable, these "pitchouns" aged5 to 17 who sing and dance just like theirelders! (fife and drum and themeshows).6, avenue Mirabeau t 04 93 85 09 60

FOLK TRADITIONS

TRADITIONAL COSTUMESThe most common is the “bouquetière” for girls (red-and-white striped cottonskirt, blouse, and black velvet waistcoatwith apron and embroidered black satin shawl plus, of course, the famous“capeline” hat). Boys wear the fishermen’scostume: many local and nationalfestivities with their music and dance red-and-white striped corsaire trousers, abroad belt of red wool and a white cottonshirt with a big buttoned collar.

For further information:• Comité des Traditions Niçoises“Le Missouri” 17, rue Michelett 04 93 51 77 68

• Académia NissardaMusée Masséna - 65, rue deFrance t 04 93 88 12 76Nissart language courses :Classes in the language andculture of Nice (Lycée Masséna)• Remembransa Nissarda1, Rue des Combattants enAfrique du Nordt 04 93 88 32 03

Conversation in “Nissart” witha teacherOnce a month : lecture on atopic related to the Comté deNice.

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To bring colour and cheer to privateparties, you can hire the services ofthese folk groups for the evening.

Some talk of “individual character”, though it

really has more to do with the feeling of

belonging to a town and a region. The Countship of

Nice, which has always held onto its independence,

has its own language, “Nissart”, and some very lively

traditions. While remaining very hospitable, the

people of Nice like to cultivate their individuality : in

crafts and gastronomy - with dishes and

preparations

that are really

different - folk-

dancing troupes and street

bands.

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THE NIÇOIS LANGUAGE, TRADITIONALMUSIC AND THEATRE

The “Nissart” language is part of the Occitan linguistic ensemble extending fromCatalonia to the valleys of Piedmont and Le Limousin.Most of the vocabulary comes from the Latin spoken by the Romans who camehere to build the town of Cemenelum.“Nissart” is not a dialect, it is a living language which dynamic culturalassociations try hard to pass on to the younger generation.Theatre productions and song help topreserve the language and keep it fromoblivion. The “Théâtre niçois de FrancisGag” and “Lou Rodou Nissart” organizeregular productions while the songgroups “Lou Corou de Berra” and “LaBelugada” perform traditional worksfrom the regional repertory at fêtes andrecitals.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS:- Le Théâtre niçois de Francis GagPierre Louis Gag t 04 93 74 64 56- Lou Rodou NissartJ.C. Grasso t 04 92 11 06 85- La Ciamada NissardaMartine Salvatico t 04 92 09 84 16

M I N I G L O S S A R Y

How are you ? : Alors, ça va ? :AlloùraHello : Bonjour : BouangiouTomorrow : Demain : DemanMan : Homme : OmeWoman : Femme : FremaDay : Jour : JouAfternoon : Après-midi : PredinaTaste : Goûter : TastaObject : Objet : CàouaBread : Pain : PanQueen : Reine : ReginaSoap : Savon : SabounTart : Tarte : TourtaEyes : Yeux : Uès

“Socca”a savoury sort of giant pancake, verythin and made of chick-pea flour andolive oil.

“Pissaladière”savoury tart with onions, slivers ofanchovy and black olives.

“Tourta de bléa” savoury pie with chard and pine nuts.

“Pan-bagnat” take a small, round loaf of bread, cut itin half crosswise, rub each inside with aclove of garlic, add lettuce leaves, slicesof tomatoes, radishes, slices of hard-boiled egg, spring onion, celery, violetartichoke hearts, a little tuna-fish in olive oil, threeanchovies, salt and pepper,and...pen wide !

APPETIZERS

“Salade niçoise”bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, boiled eggor tuna-fish, black olives grown in Nice,onions and, when in season, smallartichokes and broad beans.

“Mesclun”a really extraordinary salad ! A combination of dandelion stalks,roquette, chicory, purslane, small bitterlettuces, chervil... You can rest assuredthat the only real “mesclun” comes fromNice, and is gathered on the hills !

“Olives”they are “from Nice”, small and black.

“Courgette flowers”here, we love them, especially when

cooked in batter.

“Farcis”stuffed vegetables : delicious ! But neverforget that each vegetable has its owntype of stuffing.

“Aïoli”mayonnaisewith garlic.

TYPICAL DISHESNOT TO BE MISSED !“Ravioli”garnishing for beef stew.“Gnocchi”two ways of preparing them : with wheatsemolina - preferably Italian -or potatoes.“Ratatouille”tomatoes, red peppers, aubergines,courgettes, onions and garlic cookedseparately then fried together.“Porquetta”stuffed suckling pig.

“Tripes à la niçoise”tripe in tomato sauce.“Stockfish”basic ingredient is dried cod which hasto soak for 4 to 5 days in running waterand is then fried with onions, tomatoesand white wine. This dish must cook fortwo hours, then one adds a fewanchovies, a handful of olives and...that's it ! “Soupe au pistou”prepared with leaks, carrots, celery,courgettes, kidney beans, red or whitebeans, diced potatoes. This soup isspecial for the “pistou” that is added justbefore serving : a sauce based on garlic,basil and cheese.

WinesThe perfect complement to the cuisineof Nice. Red, white or rosé, these AOCwines have earned an excellentreputation, in particular in the mostrenowned restaurants of Nice. The vineyards are in the hills aroundNice.• Château de BelletSaint-Roman de Bellett 04 93 37 81 57• Château de Crémat442, chemin de Crémat t 04 92 15 12 15(Tour of the vineyard by appointment)• Clot Dou Baile277 chemin de Saquiert /Fax 04 93 29 85 87• Clos Saint-VincentCollet des Fourniers, Raccourci n°8t 04 92 15 12 69• Collet du Roustan30 chemin de la Pounciat / Fax 04 93 37 89 84• Domaine Augier680, rte de Bellet, St-Roman de Bellett 04 93 37 81 47• Domaine de la Source303, ch. de Saquier t 04 93 29 81 60• Domaine du Fogolar “Collet de Bovis”, 370, ch. de Crématt 04 93 37 82 52• Domaine du Toasc213, ch. de Crémat t 04 92 15 14 14• GAEC Massa425, chemin de Crématt 04 93 37 80 02• Côteaux de Bellet325, ch. de Saquier, St-Roman de Bellett 04 93 29 92 99• Propriété GilliCh. de Saint-Roman - Ham. des Séoulest 04 93 37 82 71• Via JuliaVia Julia Augusta, St-Roman de Bellett 04 93 32 81 76

IÇOIS GASTRONOMY

A QUICK SNACK ON THESTREET CORNER

SOUVENIRS -TYPICAL PRODUCTS (See pages on traditions).

MAIN SHOPPINGMARKETS

• Marché aux Fleurs - Flower marketCours Saleya, 6 a.m.-5.30 p.m. exceptMonday and Sunday afternoons.• Marché à la Brocante - Flea-marketCours Saleya. Every Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. except days before officialholidays.

STREET MARKETS

Daily, from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. except Monday :SaleyaLibérationRaySaint-RochAriane (place de l'Ariane)• Marché aux poissons - Fish market Place Saint-François. Open 6 a.m.-1 p.m. - every morningexcept Monday.

WINES• Cave Bianchi7, rue de la Terrasset 04 93 85 65 79• Cave Capriolo16, rue de la Préfecturet 04 93 85 66 77• La Part des Anges17, rue Gubernatist / Fax 04 93 62 69 80• Vin/Vin18, rue Biscarrat 04 93 92 93 20

OLIVES / OLIVE OIL • Boutique Alziari14, rue Saint-François de Paulet 04 93 85 76 92• Boutique Ardoino4, rue de la Terrasset 04 93 62 20 72• Maison de l'Olive18, rue Pairolièret 04 93 80 01 61• Huilerie des Caracoles (regional products) 5, rue Saint-François de Paulet 04 93 62 65 30• Nice @rt 14, rue Hôtel des Postest 04 93 85 65 52

DELECTABLE SWEETS• Auer7, rue Saint-François de Paulet 04 93 85 77 98• Confiserie Florian du Vieux-Nice14, quai Papacinot 04 93 55 43 50• Glacier Fenocchio6, rue de la Poissonneriet 04 93 62 88 802, place Rossettit 04 93 80 72 52• Les Délices Gaulois31, rue Droitet 04 93 62 82 25Sweet specialities from 80 regions ofFrancet Péchés gourmands15, Place St Françoist 04 93 62 94 66Traditional Provençal specialities(biscuits, calissons, chocolate).

SOUVENIRS OF NICE• Aux Parfums de Grasse10, rue Saint-Gaétant 04 93 85 60 77• La Maïoun1, rue du Marchét 04 93 13 05 75• La Grange de Mini Cadeaux2, rue Ste-Réparatet 04 93 85 60 58• Le Chandelier7, rue de la Boucheriet 04 93 85 85 19• Le Lys d’Argent20, rue Meyerbeert 04 93 88 71 70

FABRICS (Provençal prints)• Boutique Opéra1, rue Saint-François de Paulet 04 93 80 36 24• Les Olivades8, av. de Verdunt 04 93 88 75 50• La Couqueto8, rue Saint-François de Paulet 04 93 80 90 30• Les Poupées Yolande4, rue Antoine Gautiert 04 93 55 56 00

ARTS AND CRAFTS• Atelier Contre-Jour(wood, silk, leather decoration)3, rue du Pont Vieux t 04 93 80 20 50• Atelier cuir Nadine (leather)14, rue du Pont Vieux and11, rue Mascoïnat t 04 93 80 45 69• L’Atelier de Reliure(bookbinding)20, rue de la Préfecture t 04 93 62 40 49• Mondo Boutique6, rue du Pont Vieux t 04 93 80 41 01• Plat Jérôme (pottery)34, rue Centrale t 04 93 62 17 09

PEDESTRIAN STREETS- Old Nice (Cours Saleya) - Zone piétonne (rue Masséna)

Come visit Nice on our website!

www.nicetourism.com

W e love just everything ! The small boutiques

displaying craftwork and Provençal fabrics

in the Old Town of Nice, the jewelry shops on the

Avenue de Verdun, the chic couturiers on Rue

Paradis, the shop-

ping arcades and

department stores...

HOPPING“A LACARTE”

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• Antique Book Market - PlaceduPalais de Justice, everySaturday - (2nd Saturday, Artists'Market)• Stamps, postcards, pins,telephone cards, coins :Square Durandy Sunday morning.

FABRICS• St RochWednesday / Saturday: 7.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.• Boulevard Paul MontelTuesday / Saturday: 7.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.• RayWednesday / Friday: 7.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.• Charles EhrmannThursday: 7.30 a.m.-1.30 p.m.

ANTIQUES• La Farfouillette8, chemin de la Lauvette t 04 93 54 36 74• Village Ségurane (on the Port)rue A. Gautier, rue C. Ségurane,rue E. Philibert, rue de Foresta, 10-12 a.m. and 3-6.30 p.m., exceptSunday.• Le Paradis de l’Occasion (Second-hand paradise)5, Bd Raimbaldit 04 93 92 29 98 - Mob. 06 74 59 30 61• Les Puces de Nice (flea market)Place Robilante (on the Port) - OpenTuesday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm

AUCTIONS• Hôtel des ventes Pertinax50, rue Gioffredo t 04 93 62 14 71 • Hôtel des ventes Nice-Enchères15, rue Dante t 04 92 15 06 06

LUXURY BOUTIQUESAPPAREL• Agnès B17, rue des Ponchettest 04 93 62 32 39• Boutique Lacoste6, avenue de Suède t 04 93 87 75 45• Blanc Bleu13, rue Massena t 04 93 87 83 01• Chacok4, rue Alphonse Karr t 04 93 88 87 40• Chanel mode6, rue Paradis t 04 93 88 39 99• Claude Bonucci10, rue Massenet t 04 93 87 48 87• Emporio Armani1, rue Paradis t 04 93 16 16 07• Façonnable7 - 9, rue Paradis t 04 93 87 88 80• Gigi10, rue de la Liberté t 04 93 87 81 78• Gladys Falk2, rue Paradis t 04 93 82 06 48• Hermès8, av. de Verdun t 04 93 87 75 03• Kenzo10, rue Paradis t 04 93 82 32 48• Laura Ashley5, rue de la Liberté t 04 93 16 06 93• Max Mara22, rue de la Liberté t 04 93 88 80 87• Sonia Rykiel3, rue Paradis t 04 93 87 82 87

JEWELLERYSHOPS• Cartier4, avenue de Verdun t 04 92 14 48 20• Rolex6, avenue de Suède t 04 93 88 09 41

LEATHER GOODS• Louis Vuitton2, avenue de Suède t 04 93 87 87 47• Longchamp10 - 12, avenue de Verdunt 04 93 87 19 00• LancelNice Etoile, 24, avenue Jean Médecint 04 93 85 96 86

DEPARTMENT STORES• Galeries LafayetteFashionable department store, openMonday to Saturday 9am - 7:30pmt 04 92 17 36 36• Centre Commercial - Nice Etoile 30, avenue Jean Médecinopen 10 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. Monday toSaturday t 04 92 17 38 17E-mail : nice.etoile@wanadoo.fr• Carrefour Nice TNL Centre Commercial65 boutiques15, boulevard Delfinoopen from 8:30am to 10pm, Monday to Saturdayt 04 92 00 73 73

TOY SHOPS• Contesso 16, av. Notre-Damet 04 93 85 43 10

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I t's not all the same in the dark !

Decked out in all her finery, with

the Bay of Angels all lit up, the main

roads often adorned with thousands

of multi-coloured light-bulbs for the

famous illuminations at Christmas

and Carnival time... Here in Nice,

you're spoilt for choice when it

comes to dancing, cinemas,

discos, restos and casinos. And

for scatter-brains or those in a

hurry : shops that stay open 24

hours a day.

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• Albert’s Bar - 1, rue Maurice Jaubert tt 04 93 87 30 20 ★

• Ambassade - 18, rue du Congrès tt 04 93 88 88 87 ★

• Authentique (L’) - 18 bis, rue Biscarra tt 04 93 62 48 88 ★

• Aventure (L’) - 12, rue Chauvain (till 4 a.m.) tt 04 93 62 01 64 ★

• Bar des Oiseaux - 5, rue St Vincent tt 04 93 80 27 33 ★ ★

• Barrio Latino - 73, quai des Etats-Unis tt 04 93 92 94 04 ★

• Big Ben - 9, rue Alberti tt 04 93 80 09 74 ★

• Blue Boy - 9, rue Jean-Baptiste Spinetta tt 04 93 44 68 24 ★

• Blue Whales - 1, rue Mascoïnat tt 04 93 62 90 94 ★

• Bodeguita del Havana - 14, rue Chauvain (till 2 a.m.) tt 04 93 92 67 24 ★ ★ ★

• Bouff’Scène - 2, rue Caissotti tt 04 93 16 90 13 ★

• Bull Dog Pub - 16, rue de l’Abbaye tt 04 93 62 31 42 ★

• Byblos - 9, rue de la Préfecture (till 1 a.m.) tt 04 93 92 92 32 ★

• California (Le) - 5, rue de Belgique tt 04 93 16 10 83 ★

• Casa del Sol - 12, Cité du Parc (till 1.30 a.m.) tt 04 93 62 87 28 ★ ★

• Casa Latina - 3, rue Clément Roassal tt 04 93 16 14 56 ★

• Cherry’s Café - 35, quai des Etats-Unis tt 04 93 13 85 45 ★

• Comptoir (Le) - 20, rue St François de Paule tt 04 93 92 08 80 ★

• Côté Cours - 8, place Charles Félix (Cours Saleya) (till 2.30 a.m.) tt 04 93 80 00 50 ★

• De Klomp - 8, rue Mascoïnat tt 04 93 92 42 85 ★

• Entrepôt (L’) - 10, rue de la Boucherie (till 2.30 a.m.) tt 04 93 62 55 56 ★ ★

• Escalier (L’) (billards) - 10, rue de la Terrasse (till 4 a.m.) tt 04 93 92 64 39 ★

• Fanny (Chez) - 407, route de Bellet tt 04 93 37 87 07 ★

• Feniera (La) - 5, rue Mascoïnat & 4, rue du Pont-Vieux tt 04 93 80 26 80 ★ ★

• L’f - Cours Saleya (till 3 a.m.) tt 04 93 85 74 10 ★

• Ghost House - 3, rue Barillerie tt 04 93 92 93 37 ★

• Golden Club - 45, rue Maréchal Joffre (till 1 a.m.) tt 04 97 03 49 00 ★ ★

• Grand Escurial (Le) - 29, rue Alphonse Karr (till dawn) tt 04 93 82 37 66 ★

• Havane (La ) - 32, rue de France (after 5 pm) tt 04 93 16 36 16 ★

• Hugo (Chez) - 50, bd Victor Hugo tt 04 93 16 41 72 ★ ★

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• Iguan Café - 5, quai des 2 Emmanuel (till dawn) tt 04 93 56 83 83 ✭ ✭

• Jonathan's - 1, rue de la Loge tt 04 93 62 57 62 ✭

• Johnny’s Wine Bar - 1, rue Rossetti tt 04 93 80 65 97 ✭

• Le 27 - 27, rue Benoit Bunico tt 04 93 62 23 60 ✭

• Master Home - 11, rue de la Préfecture (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 80 33 82 ✭

• Mississippi - 5, promenade des Anglais (till 5 am) tt 04 93 82 06 61 ✭ ✭ ✭

• Mount (Lou) la Mendigotte - 34, rue Beaumont tt 04 93 89 02 78 ✭

• Movida Tapas - 4, rue de l’Abbaye (till 0.30 am) tt 04 93 62 27 46 ✭

• Nautique - 20, quai Lunel tt 04 93 26 77 79 ✭

• New Bar (Le) - Boscolo Atlantic Hotel 12, bd Victor Hugo tt 04 97 03 89 89 ✭

• Nexus Caffé - 12-14, Cours Saleya (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 85 77 15 ✭

• Niel’s Club - 67, quai des Etats-Unis (till 4 am) tt 04 93 80 49 84 ✭ ✭

• O’Neill’s Irish Pub - 40, rue Droite tt 04 93 80 06 75 ✭

• Oxford - 4, rue Mascoïnat (till 4 am) tt 04 93 92 24 54 ✭

• Paparazzi - 21, rue de Belgique (till 5 am) tt 04 93 88 59 68 ✭ ✭

• Phocea - 36, boulevard Risso tt 04 92 04 08 08 ✭

• Plasma Café - 11, rue Offenbach (cyber café) tt 04 93 16 17 32 ✭

• Santana Pub - 1, rue d’Alsace-Lorraine (cyber café) tt 04 93 82 59 93 ✭

• Saramanga - 45, promenade des Anglais tt 04 93 96 68 00 ✭

• Scarlett O'Hara's - 22, rue Droite (till 2 am) tt 04 93 80 43 22 ✭

• Seventies (Le) - 24, quai Lunel tt 04 93 55 14 42 ✭

• Sud - 10, avenue Félix Faure (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 80 69 72 ✭ ✭

• The Jungle Art’s - 6, rue Lépante tt 04 93 92 00 18 ✭

• Thor - 32, cours Saleya (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 62 49 90 ✭

• Tip Top - 30, quai Lunel (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 26 22 88 ✭

• Transsibérien (Le) - 1, rue Bottéro tt 04 93 96 49 05 ✭

• Trappa (La) - Angle rue de la Préfecture & rue J. Gilly tt 04 93 80 33 69 ✭

• Trois Diables - 2, Cours Saleya (till 2.30 am) tt 04 93 62 47 00 ✭ ✭

• Victorine (Studios de la) - 16, av Edouard Grinda tt 04 93 71 43 68 ✭

• Wayne’s - 15, rue de la Préfecture (till 0.30 am) tt 04 93 13 46 99 ✭ ✭ ✭

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LE CASINO• Casino Ruhl, 1, promenade des Anglais t 04 97 03 12 22 - Fax 04 97 03 12 99Casino open daily from 10 a.m. till dawnFacing the sea, a historic site for merrymaking, withgames, restaurants, bars and entertainment. 300slot machines, roulette, Blackjack, stud poker,Punto Banco, plus a discothèque and cabaret withfloorshow and international attractions.

CABARETS NIGHT CLUB - STRIP-TEASE• Le Charlot - 8, rue Saint François de Paule t 04 93 13 84 13 • Le Détroit - 3, rue Claudia t 04 93 86 86 08

BEACHESMoonlit beaches are also places for entertainment : many restaurantsremain open at night and some even offer customers theme nights.(see p. 41)

CINEMAS• Pathé Paris - 54, avenue J. Médecin t 0 892 68 22 88• Pathé Masséna - 31, avenue J. Médecin t 0 892 68 22 88• Variétés - 7, boulevard Victor Hugo t 0 836 68 68 32• Village Cinéma Nice Lingostière - 604, rte de Grenoble t 0 892 68 22 88

SUBTITLED FILMS:• Rialto - 4, rue de Rivoli t 0 836 68 00 41• Cinéma Mercury - 16, place Garibaldi t 0 836 68 81 06 • Cinémathèque de Nice - 3, Esplanade Kennedy t 04 92 04 06 66

CONCERTS / ENTERTAINMENT• Palais Nikaïa, Stade Charles Ehrmann - Route de Grenoblet 0 820 02 04 06Year round: variety shows, opera, athletic events, etc

On sale at newsstands, “La Semaine des Spectacles” and “l’Officiel des loisirs” list a wide range of entertainment andfun, don’t forget to have a look at them.

NIGHT PHARMACY (24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK)• 7, rue Masséna 7.30 p.m.-8.30 a.m. t 04 93 87 78 94• 66, avenue J. Médecin t 04 93 62 54 44

TOBACCONISTS• Tabac Cassini - 30, rue Cassini (7 days/wk - weekdays 5:30am till midnight - Sunday 5am till midnight)• Le Krom - 5, rue Cassini(open 7 days/wk, 7am t 10pm except Saturday / Sunday: 8am - 10pm)

NEWSSTANDS• Le Kiosque du Ruhl Albert 1er

Promenade des Anglais : From October to June, until 8 p.m. ; July to September, until midnight. t 04 93 82 21 00• La Maison de la Presse1, place Masséna, from October to June, until 7.30 p.m.;July to September, until midnight.t 04 93 87 79 42• L comme Lire37, rue Masséna Winter: 9am - 7pm. Summer: 9am till midnight. Open 7 days/wk t 04 93 88 13 30

SERVICE STATIONS • Elf - 217, promenade des Anglais (opposite the Airport)• Station BP - 123, boulevard Gambetta• Shell - 1, boulevard Tsarewitch• BP - 55, avenue Borriglione

BAKERIES/ PASTRY• Aux délices d’autrefois3, av. de la Californiet 04 93 44 56 96 - open every day 24 hrs/day• La Brioche chaude50, avenue Jean Médecint 04 93 85 50 05 - open every day 24 hrs/day• La Gerbe d'Or 205, av. de la Californiet 04 93 83 36 64(closed Tuesday) open from 4am till 9pm • Le Moulin de la Galette 48, avenue Jean Médecin t 04 93 13 97 60 (open every night, except Sunday).

SANDWICH BARS• Croq en Bouche - 57, rue Gioffredo t 04 93 92 12 45 (open 24hrs/day and 7 days/wk)• Chez Max - 12, avenue Saint-Jean-Baptistet 04 93 85 42 97Open 7:30am - 9pm in winter, 7:30am till midnight in full season • Gratta Keka - 4, boulevard Jean Jaurèst 06 13 57 53 38(every day, 8:30pm to 3am; Friday-Saturday:8:30pm - 5am, closed on Mondays)

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Police Assistance t 17Police Assistance from a mobile t 112Pompiers (Fire station) t 18Samu - Centre 15 t 15Teaching Hospital of Nice - Hôpital Saint Roch (24hr service)5, rue Pierre Dévoluy (pedestrians' entrance) t 04 92 03 33 75Centre Anti-Poisons Marseille t 04 91 75 25 2524 hr laboratories t 04 93 16 68 6824 hr SOS Doctor service t 08 01 85 01 0124hr Doctor service t 04 93 53 03 03Nice Médecins (24h / 24) t 04 93 52 42 42Emergency dental t 04 93 80 77 77 & 04 97 25 96 25(at night,Sundays and holidays) t 04 92 13 00 99S.O.S. Dos (for backache) - 7j/7 t 06 07 45 02 13Free screening for AIDS rue Edouard Béri (corner of Hôpital St Roch) t 04 93 85 12 62Association of cardiologists on call in Nice (24 hours a day) t 04 92 03 78 80 / 81

CHILDREN’S EMERGENCYHôpital Lenval - 57, avenue de la Californie t 04 92 03 03 03Hôpital l'Archet - 151, rte St-Antoine de Ginestière t 04 92 03 60 89

CENTRAL POLICE STATION1, avenue Maréchal FochOpen 24 h a day t 04 92 17 22 22- Foreign tourist departement Interpreters available (open: 8 a.m. - noon – 2 - 6 p.m.) t 04 92 17 20 63Police stations 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. / 2 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)- Loss or theft of passports and ID must be reported to a police station

LOST PROPERTYPolice Municipale - 1, rue de la terrasse t 04 97 13 44 10Open Monday to Thursday, from 8:30am to 5pm, Friday till 3:45pm

U.D.C.A.M. (Alpes-Maritimes Consumers’ Union)30, rue Pastorelli (every morning from 9.00 a.m to noon) t 04 93 80 91 92

D.D.C.C.R.F. (Consumer Advice and Fraud Control)37, avenue Thiers, on site: Monday to friday from 9.00 a.m to 12.30 & 1.30 p.m to 4.30 p.mBy phone, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning t 04 97 03 33 01

ANIMALSS.P.A. (RSPCA) 38 bis, rue Maréchal Joffre t 04 93 88 71 47Animal Distress centre - 27, avenue G. Clémenceau t 04 93 82 34 59Refuge de Carros - Z.I. 1ère Avenue, 13ème rue t 04 93 08 11 79S.O.S. Vétérinaires (nights, Sundays and official holidays) t 04 93 83 46 64APOT - Lost or found animals (Free toll number) t 08 00 03 70 16

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Last-minute emergencies,

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• Emergency services p.69• Administrative services p.70• Consulates p.70• Multilingual Tour guides p.70• Coach companies p.71• Banks, currency exchange p.71• Religious services p.72• Newspapers, magazines p.72• Bibliography p.73• Libraries p.74• Useful addresses p.75

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A D M I N I S -T R AT I V ES E R V I C E S• Préfecture des Alpes-MaritimesCentre Administratif Départemental desAlpes-Maritimes, route de Grenoblet 04 93 72 20 00• Hôtel de Ville (Town-hall)5, rue de l'Hôtel de Villet 04 97 13 20 00Open: 8:30am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday) -8:30am to 3;30pm (Friday)• Palais de Justice (Courts of Law)place du Palais• Tribunal d’Instance et de PolicePalais Rusca - place du Palais• C.P.A.M.t 04 92 09 43 43E 111 refund form, Departement 36International Relations06180 Nice cedex 2 t 04 92 09 42 64• Postal services:- Post officesOpen Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.and Saturdays 8 a.m. - noon.- Main Post Office, InformationDepartment 23, avenue Thiers - t 04 93 82 65 22- General delivery, Telephone, Place Wilson, offices open Monday to Saturday.

C ONSULATESInformation: • Secrétariat Général du CorpsConsulaire des Alpes-Maritimes 4, quai Papacino t / Fax 04 93 89 82 52 or Convention and Visitors Bureau(see p. 76), and Police station (see p. 69)• Germany: Honorary Consulate - “ Le Minotaure ”34, avenue Henri Matisse - 06200 Nice t 04 93 83 55 25 - Fax 04 93 83 05 50• Austria: Honorary Consulate6, avenue de Verdun - 06000 Nice t 04 93 87 01 31 - Fax 04 93 87 59 92• Belgium: Honorary Consulate5, rue Gabriel Fauré 06046 Nice Cedex 1t 04 93 87 79 56 - Fax 04 93 87 41 96• Canada : 10, rue Lamartine - 06000 Nicet 04 93 92 93 22 - Fax 04 93 92 55 51E-mail : consulat.canada.nice@wanadoo.fr

• Denmark: Honorary Consulate“Nice Etoile”

30, avenue Jean Médecin - 06000 Nicet 04 93 85 35 49 - Fax 04 92 17 42 44• Spain: 38, rue Edouard Delanglade 13006 Marseille t 04 91 00 32 70 - Fax 04 91 37 91 64• United States : Consular Agency7, avenue Gustave V - 06000 Nice t 04 93 88 89 55 - Fax 04 93 87 07 38• Finland: Honorary ConsulateHôtel Radisson SAS223, prom. des Anglais - 06200 Nice t 04 92 18 18 08 - Fax 04 92 18 18 08• United Kingdom: Honorary Consulate26, avenue Notre Dame - 06000 Nicet 04 93 62 13 56 - Fax 04 82 48 24• Greece: Honorary Consulate2, avenue Desambrois - 06000 Nicet 04 93 85 41 40 - Fax 06 60 74 98 35• Ireland: “Les Chênes Verts”152, bd J.-F.-Kennedy - 06160 Antibest 04 93 61 50 63 - Fax 04 93 67 96 08• Italy: 72, boulevard Gambetta - 06000 Nicet 04 92 14 40 90 - Fax 04 93 88 11 08• Luxembourg: 4, bd des Moulins - 98000 Monaco t 00 377 93 25 30 37 Fax 00 377 92 16 57 97• Netherlands: Honorary Consulate14, rue Rossini - 06000 Nicet 04 93 87 52 94 - Fax 04 93 87 39 77• Portugal: 141, avenue du Prado - Bât. A13008 Marseille t 04 91 29 95 30 - Fax 04 91 80 95 05• Sweden: 7, avenue Gustave V - 06000 Nicet 04 97 03 06 15 - Fax 04 97 03 06 11

MULTILINGUALTOUR GUIDES• Azur-Guides-Interprètest 04 92 27 10 16 - Fax 04 92 27 10 68Mob. 06 09 88 83 83E-mail : sylvie.di.cristo@wanadoo.fr• Créative Riviera Guides t / Fax 04 92 09 05 18E-mail : creative.riviera@free.fr• Euro-Guidest 04 93 08 10 72 - Fax 04 93 29 05 03Mob. 06 11 53 48 67 E-mail : eurocoast@aol.com• Fédération des Guides-InterprètesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurAvailability of guides: t 04 93 88 10 23 - Fax 04 93 88 33 38• Guides Centre Rivierat / Fax 04 93 26 31 77 Mob. 06 60 66 31 77

• Organisation Locale des GuidesAzuréens (O.L.G.A.)t 04 93 98 80 54 - Fax 04 93 84 81 71Mob. 06 09 56 71 61E-mail : olga.guides@wanadoo.fr

CARRIERS,HAULIERS,COACH COMPANY• A.T.E. Tourismet 04 93 24 81 25 • Auto Nice Transport t 04 92 29 88 88 • Autocars Anthéa t 04 93 86 83 10• Autocars Baie des Anges t 04 93 54 88 82 - E-mail :autocars.baie.des.anges@wanadoo.fr• Autocars Jardel Côte d’Azurt 04 93 72 08 02 • Azur Pullman Voyages t 04 93 08 72 38• Baben Car Prestige t 04 92 15 13 93• Cars Phocéens t 04 93 85 66 61• Challenger Travel t 04 93 71 53 60• Glaude Transports Service (GTS)t 04 92 29 50 19• Med Tour t 04 93 82 92 58• Midibus-Riviera Shuttle t 04 93 22 08 01• One Way Transport t et Fax 04 93 56 52 52• Provence Tourisme t 04 93 80 10 06• Pulsar Tours t 04 93 27 21 22• Rapides Côte d’Azur - RCAt 04 92 29 88 80• Revelation Tours t 04 93 53 69 85• Riviera Bus Service t 04 93 37 47 37• S.A.M.t 04 93 54 14 49E-mail : martinjc57@aol.com• Santa Azur t 04 93 85 34 06• Sunny Days t 04 93 71 10 75• T.A.N.P. t 04 93 80 94 91• Tour Azur t 04 93 44 88 77• T.R.A.M. t 04 93 89 41 45• Trans Tour Azur t 04 93 37 80 08

B A N K SBanks generally open 8.30 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.Monday to Friday. Closed holidays.Telephone number to report loss (or theft) of major bank cards:American Express : t 01 47 77 72 00Carte Bleue Visa : t 01 42 77 11 90Diner’s : t 01 49 06 17 17Eurocard Mastercard : t 01 45 67 84 84Phone number in case of theft of(bank or postal) cheque book: t 08 36 68 32 08Most banks have ATM and currencyexchange services

CURRENCY EXCHANGE• A. A. Change10, avenue Félix Fauret 04 93 80 36 67Monday to Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm &2pm - 5:30pm• American Express11, promenade des Anglais t 04 93 16 53 53 October to April 7 days a week, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. except sunday and holidays, 10a.m.- 5 p.m. May to September 7 days aweek, 9 a.m.- 8.30 p.m. except holidays,9 a.m.- 7p.m.• Change Opéra1, rue St-François de PauleMonday to Saturday 8.30 a.m.- 6.30 p.m.Sunday in summer 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.t 04 93 80 86 00• B.P.C.A. Riviera International AirportInternational Terminal8 a.m. - 10 p.m. dailyNational Terminal11 a.m. - 1 p.m. / 2 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. t 04 93 21 39 50• Change Gambetta 2, boulevard GambettaMonday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. - noonClosed Sunday and holidays.t 04 93 88 55 78• Cofima2, rue de France - open 7 days a weekt 04 93 87 12 31• Comptoir Financier Sauclières9, avenue Jean Médecin Monday to Friday(8.30 a.m. - noon / 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.)Saturday (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)t 04 93 87 82 62

Special for newcomers :Accueil des villes françaises “Nice Accueil” 54, rue Gioffrédot 04 93 85 49 00 - Fax 04 93 85 41 11Every day, 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. (except Saturdayand Sunday).

G U I D E G U I D E

BIBLIOGRAPHY

HISTORY

• “Histoire de Nice et de son Comté”André Compan - Ed. Serre

• “Provence des Pêcheurs”Paul Gourret - Ed. Serre

• “Bergers de Provence & du PaysNiçois”André Abbe, Henri Bresc & Jean-PaulOllivier - Ed. Serre

• “Histoire de l'identité Niçoise”Hervé Barelli, Roger Rocca - Ed. Serre

• “Nice 1900, La Légende du Siècle”(The city’s memory through post cardsand period texts) - Ed. Serre

• “Nice historique”Journal published by AcadémiaNissarda portraying the intellectual,religious and political life from 1620 to1814 through the books published andsold in Nice.

• “Nice, c’était hier” Bernard Vadon. A chronical of the pastthrough post cards

• “Nice la Belle”Jacques Gantié - Ed. Gilletta“A journey in words and pictures todiscover the true faces of Nice”Available in French and in English.

• Nice guide “Le Gilletta”This historical guide book is aninvitation to travel through theextraordinary heritage of Nice (detaileditineraries and maps of the city)Available in French and in English.

• “Nice cent ans” 1860 - 1960by Jean-Paul Potron, a retrospective ofthe History of Nice from 1860 to 1960,when the city began undergoing aradical change in urban planning.

• “Guide historique des rues de Nice”de Jean Trouillot.A journey back into the history of Nicethrough its street names: why thestreets were given their names, thepeople immortalized by street names,the postal code for each street, bus linesand the closest bus stops, detailedmaps, useful telephone numbers.

ARTS, CULTURE ANDTRADITIONS

• “Carnaval à Nice”Annie Sidro - Ed. Serre. Annie Sidro, the daughter andgranddaughter of Carnavaliers, haswritten a very complete book on thesubject.

• “100 ans de Nice” 1860 - 1960 by Jean Paul Potron

• “Contes et Légendes du Pays Niçois”Edouard Chanal - Ed. SerreAt the end of the 19th century, a retiredinspector of schools, Édouard Chanal,visited all the valleys in the hinterlandof Nice to collect the stories recounted by the peasants he met. This book was first published in 1894.

THE CUISINE OF NICE • “Les recettes de Réparate”Colette Bourrier-Reynaud - Ed. Serre.The Comté de Nice has its own recipes,generously explained here, along withhandy advice and tips.• “Ma cuisine du soleil”Roger Vergé - Ed. Laffont.All the secrets of this great chef’sdelectable cuisine.• “Saveurs des terroirs de Provence”Richard Olney and Jacques Gantié -Éd. LaffontThe tastiest recipes from this sun-drenched land presented in asumptuous book by two famous cookingcritics.• “La cuisine du Comté de Nice”Jacques Médecin - Ed. Flammarion.The recipes, 100% genuine, of thelegendary “Tanta Mietta”, written downby the former Mayor of Nice.

• “Cuisine Traditionnelle en pays niçois”Bernard Duplessy - Ed. EdisudThe recipes of Nice and their origins.

• “La Cuisine Niçoise” Alex Benvenuto - Ed. Serre.

ARCHITECTURE• “Couleurs de Nice” J. Louis Martinetti Preface by Louis Nucéra text by Anne Martinetti.• “Nice Cité d’Histoire, ville d’art” Luc Thevenon - Ed. Serre• “Splendeurs de Nice” Paul Castela - Ed. Gilletta“Three centuries of architecture”.

• Global Change11, place MassénaMonday to Saturday and holidays -open summer/winter from 9am to 6pmt 04 93 62 34 15• Office Provençal17, av Thiers & 10, rue de Francet 04 93 88 56 80 - Fax 04 93 82 16 55• Travelex12, avenue Thiersopen 7 days a weekSummer: 9.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.Winter: 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.t 04 93 82 13 0013, avenue ThiersSummer: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Winter: 9 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.t 04 93 88 59 992, place MagentaSummer: 9.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m.Winter: 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. /1.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. t 04 93 88 49 88

R E L I G I O U SS E R V I C E SANGLICAN • Anglican Church of Nice 11, rue de la Buffat 04 93 87 19 83ARMENIAN • Armenian Apostolic church Ste Marie de Nice 281, boulevard de la Madeleine t 04 93 44 41 14CATHOLIC • Notre-Dame Basilica and ParishAv. Jean Médecin t 04 93 88 73 63• Notre-Dame de CimiezMonastery and ParishAvenue des Arènes de Cimiezt 04 93 81 00 04• Sainte-Réparate CathedralPlace Rossetti t 04 93 62 34 40• Eglise du PortPlace Ile de Beauté t 04 93 89 53 05• St Pierre d’Arène53, rue de la Buffa t 04 93 88 20 31• Diocese Secretariat23, avenue Sévigné t 04 92 07 80 02E-mail : eveche.nice@libertysurf.frCHRISTIAN •Christian Information Centre(open Tuesday to Saturday10 a.m. - noon and 3 - 6 p.m.)13, rue du Congrèst 04 93 82 52 34E-mail : CCI06@libertysurf.frEVANGELICAN• International Baptist Church13, rue Vernier t 04 93 32 05 96• Eglise Luthérienne4, rue Melchior de Vogüét 04 93 88 28 75ISRAELITE• Grande Synagogue7, rue Gustave Deloye

ORTHODOX• Saint NicholasRussian Orthodox CathedralAvenue Nicolas IIt 04 93 96 88 02 • Saint SpyridonGreek Orthodox Church2, avenue Desambroist 04 93 85 21 16PROTESTANT• Reformed church21, boulevard Victor HugoEntrance : 19, rue Maccaranit 04 93 82 15 76

NEWSPAPERSMAGAZINESFRENCH PRESS: in all news stands.

FOREIGN PRESS(more specifically available at) - Maison de la Presse 1, place Masséna- SNCF railway station - avenue Thiers- Airport - L comme Lire - Pedestrian street- Kiosque Albert 1er - Jardin Albert 1er

t 04 93 82 21 00

B O O K S H O P SMaps, guidebooks and tourist maps• Magellan3, rue d’Italiet 04 93 82 31 81• Rontani5, rue Alexandre Marit 04 93 62 32 43

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Practical guidebooks :- Le Petit Futé- Le Guide du Routard- Le Guide vert Michelin- Le Guide Gallimard- Le Guide bleu Hachette - Les guides Gilletta

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NICE PRESENTED IN NOVELS• "Le procès-verbal"J.M.G. Le Clézio (prix Renaudot)

• "Léa ou l'Opéra sauvage"Raoul Mille, (prix des 4 jurés),

Ed. Albin Michel

• "Les amants du Paradis"Raoul Mille (prix Interallié),Ed. Grasset

• "L'avenue des Diables Bleus"Louis Nucera

• "Dimanches d'Août"Patrick Modiano

LIBRARIES

• Municipal Archives7, avenue de Fabron t 04 93 86 77 44open daily from 8.30 - 11.30 a.m. and 1.30- 6 p.m.(documents delivered until 5 p.m.)• Bibliothèque Centrale Louis Nucéra2, place Yves Klein t 04 97 13 48 0080,000 volumes available for loan, videolibrary, exhibition area, current affairs andmultimediaOpen:Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am to 7pmThursday and Friday: 2pm to 7pmSaturday: 10am to 6pm• Bibliothèque Patrimoniale etd’Etude21bis, boulevard Dubouchage t 04 93 62 17 60• Médiathèque de Nice19, rue Biscarra t 04 93 80 29 16• 14 municipal libraries and recordlibraries• Librairie du spectacle(entertainment bookshop)2, rue François Guisol t 04 93 55 11 48• The English-American Library12, rue de FranceOpen Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to11am (except Friday morning) and 3pmto 5pm

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OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS :1 January, New Year’s DayEaster Monday1 May, Labour Day8 May, Armistice 1945Ascension DayPentecost Monday14 July, Bastille Day15 August, Assumption1 November, All Saints’ Day11 November, Armistice 191825 December, Christmas

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To help you prepare your next visit:

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUB.P. 4079 - 06302 Nice cedex 4 - FranceFax 04 93 92 82 98Email : info@nicetourisme.com

www.nicetourism.com

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AGENCIES

t 0 892 707 407 (€ 0.34 / mn tax included)• 5, Promenade des Anglais Open:off-season: 9am – 6pm, Monday to Saturdayseason: 8am – 8pm, Monday to Saturday

9am – 7pm, Sunday

• Nice Ferber (near the airport) - Promenade des Anglais Open:During Carnival: 10am – to 5pm, Monday to SundayOff-season: 8am – 8pm, Monday to Saturday

9am – 7pm, Sunday

• Airport Nice Côte d'Azur - Terminal 1Open:off-season: 8am – 10pm, Monday to Saturdayseason: 8am – 10pm, Monday to Sunday

• Avenue Thiers (SNCF railway station)Open:off-season: 8am – 7pm, Monday to Saturday

9am – 6pm, Sundayseason: 8am – 8pm, Monday to Saturday

9am – 7pm, Sunday

POSTCARDS / POSTERS• Editions Gilletta5, rue Michel Ange t 04 93 51 94 94 - Fax 04 93 52 55 04

• Editions Martinetti (photographer)17, rue de la Préfecture t 04 93 85 05 69 - Fax 04 93 85 61 30 E-mail : jlm@martinetti.fr

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One of the best table on the beach specialized in fish dishes, lobster tank,a large choice of composed salads.The restaurant is open for the lunchall year long and for the diner from june to september.

BLUE BEACH - 4 BUOY BEACH

In front 31 promenade des Angla is 06000 NICETé l . : 04 93 87 10 36 - Fax : 04 93 87 04 73Mail : blue.beach@libertysurf.fr - www.blue-beach.com

OFFICE DU TOURISME ETDES CONGRÈS DE NICE

Dans nos bureaux d’accueil,réservation gratuite de

votre chambre, visites et excursions

NICE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

In our visitors offices,free hotel,

excursion and visit booking service

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responsible for its content. This applies particularly to the prices, listed for information only. This list is not

exhaustive and we apologize if, despite all the scrutiny involved in the preparation of this brochure, it contains

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Photographic credits for cover photo: Nice & You. Publication on the 4th Quarter 2003

L I T T L E T O U R I S T T R A I NThe most original way of discovering Nice

An original way of getting to know Nice: the ‘little tourist train. Departure

on Promenade des Anglais, for a tour of the town. Through the world-

famous Flower market, the maze of narrow streets in Old Nice, with a quick

detour past the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Place Garibaldi

and the Antique shops, before climbing to top of the Castle Hill to admi-

re the splendid panorama over Baie des Anges. The tour end on Quai

des Etats-Unis, with a breathtaking view on the sea.

Duration 40 min for complete circuit. Commentary during tour.

Departures every 30 minutes, across from

Jardin Albert 1er on Promenade des Anglais.

Price: €6

Fax : 04 93 62 85 48

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