Nice - how to get to centre, what to do?

Am in Nice for a day on thursday this week . Do not know the area at all. Am staying in central nice - how do I get there from airport? What should I see? What should I avoid?

Thanks

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The No. 98 bus service will take you from the airport into the city centre along the Promenade des Anglais. With one day to spend, I suggest visiting the market in the Cours Saleya during the morning then exploring the narrow streets of the Old Town. The Modern Art Museum is very central and worth visiting. A walk along the Promenade des Anglais and people watching is a must, as is taking the time out to enjoy some delicious Niçoise cuisine. I suggest lunch in La Tapenade on rue Sainte-Réparate just behind the Cours Saleya.

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Hello

Agree with ellonway.

The 98 terminates at a horrid 60s bus station, the Gare Routiere, try to ignore this and also the tramworks just outside the bus station. you need to cross the road over the tramworks and then you%26#39;re in the old town, near the fish market, turn right and keep walking, you will end up at the Cours Saleya for the main market.

I would also try and get up the Castle Hill - the Chateau Hill for fine views and to orientate yourself. This insider page on local walks has several resources that might be useful planning your trip:

http://tinyurl.com/hlqpu

If time, then the Open top tour would be good too, allow a good couple of hours.

best wishes

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Bus 98 is the express to gare routier for 4 euro but dont forget about

bus 23 runs only from term1 to city west side. train stn. and to

St. maurice. with all stops. for 1.30 euro.Look up plan on

www.ligne dazure. com. You may find it drops you off near your hotel.

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