On the South Coast of France lies Nice, a 5 hour train journey from Paris taking in some amazing scenery on the way.  Nice is easily reached from London St Pancras via the Eurostar to Paris, from their travellers can catch a TGV train to Nice in under 9 hours with prices from £54.50 RETURN.

 
The capital of the Cote D’Azur and lying on the Mediterranean, Nice enjoys hot dry summers great beaches and blue seas.

If you are arriving in February you may catch the Nice carnival and the amazing flower floats. Don’t miss the Batille des Fleurs (Flower battle) where you can expect to be showered with a dazzling array of daisies, mimosas and lilies. 

The old town has winding streets and markets with different themes, sit in a sunny terraced café and watch time go by. If you have a few euros left over why not head to the casino and rub shoulders with the big game players.

Cours de Saleya the social hub of Nice is one of the best places to experience cuisine Nissard, and local produce with daily fruit and vegetable markets.  When evening falls head to the daily art and craft markets, for some original handmade jewellery.  The Cours also hosts flower markets twice weekly.