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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Port of Nice in Nice

from £53 / night

£367–£472 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

5 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

The bright and spacious "Nice Nest " Apartment is situated in a quiet central location a couple of minutes' walk from Nice Harbour. It overlooks the quaint Place du Pin, the recently pedestrianized and embellished square just off the glorious Place Garibaldi and the relaxing pinewood park of Castle Hill "La colline du Chateau" in the background..

After a tiring busy day touring, enjoy watching the world go by from our spacious balcony: Place du Pin is right under you.
Or you may want to stroll along the picturesque Nice Harbour and savour the sunset over the Mediterranean sea, the colourful fishing boats and the stunning yachts moored side by side.

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Nice Harbour; View from Quai Cassini about 150 yds from us

 

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View from the balcony: Place du Pin and the pinewood of Castle Hill in the background

 

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Living area : entrance, kitchen, dining corner, settee and mirrow wardrobe leading to bathroom

 

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Dining corner with table and 4 chairs, TV/DVD, display cabinet with books, maps, leaflets, dvds,cds,

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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region

Nice Nest Apartment location is an ideal base for discovering the capital of the French Riviera and its breathtaking coast-line dotted with enchanting villages and gems like the Principality of Monaco.

The District of Nice Port was built after the destruction of Castle Hill's Cittadelle ordered by Louis XIV in 1706. Half a century later, Charles Emmanuel of Savoy III king of Sardinia orders the digging of a new Port to the east of the Castle. This marks also the birth of this new district built around two poles: Port Lympia and Place Garibaldi.

The first phase of Place Garibaldi's refurbishing work, started in 2008, has finally been completed. The new square layout with tastefully a designed and lit fountain around Garibaldi's Statue, the additional Albizia trees planted, the new smart paving laid and the spotlighting of the bordering Italianate buildings, have given a new charming dimension to this square.
Several new trendy bars, restaurants and bakeries have recently opended their doors to a wave visitors never experienced before.

A busy art and antiquity market is now on operating every Saturday as an offshoot of the nearby well established quartier des antiquaires.

Every September bands, dancers, farmers, shepherds and artisans from villages of the Provence Region come down to Nice to entertain with their folk songs and dance, to demonstrate their skills like wood carving and wool spinning whilst others display and sell their home grown produce from makeshift stalls in Garibaldi Square and other Squares in the old town.

A stylish link

During 2010 this lovely square will have its Italianate façades and arcades restored to their former glory. More Albizia trees will be planted whilst Rue Bonaparte and Place du Pin will link with Place Garibaldi. This new layout aims to reduce traffic, parking spaces and pollution in favour of a more quiet and healthy living.

The old buildings of Rue Bonaparte will enjoy a face lift too, whilst Place du Pin has now been reshaped pedestrianised, embellished with lovely flower pots, chairs and benches and linked to Place Garibaldi via a smart paving.
All ancient buildings of this district, including the Palais du Pin, are now protected by decree.
The Climate is mild in winter and warm during the summer period. The French Riviera is the considered the sunniest place in France.

The Nice / Port of Nice area

The location
Situated at No.5 Rue Emmanuel Philibert, 6300 Nice, our apartment overlooks Place du Pin, a secluded sunny square carved between the heart of Nice Old Town and Nice Harbour.

This open space is criss-crossed with quaint, busy streets teeming with restaurants, bars, boutiques, bazaars, confectioners and bakers, family run mini-markets, green grocers, florists and any other shops you can think of, catering for the residents, students and visitors. If you like to savour the simple things like walking to collect your paper, your oven baked baguette, your freshly ground coffee and croissant, and if you enjoy mingling with the locals, this is your location.

Nice Nest is only a stone's throw from Nice's harbour and the beaches to the south, a few minutes walk from the main bus terminal, the heart of the old Town, Castle Hill Park, and the theatres to the West. The Castel des Deux Rois Parks and the Vigier Gardens to the East are near by, and so is the Acropolis and the Rue Barla to the North -the main artery leading to Cap-Ferrat, Beaulieu, Éze, Monaco and Italy.

The District of Nice Port was built after the destruction of Castle Hill's Cittadelle ordered by Louis XIV in 1706. Half a century later, Charles Emmanuel of Savoy III king of Sardinia orders the digging of a new Port to the east of the Castle. This marks also the birth of this new district built around two poles: Port Lympia and Place Garibaldi.

ATTRACTIONS NEARBY:

* A tiny flea market
* Quartier des Antiquaires: Art and antiquity quarter off Place du Pin
* A busy art and antiquity market is now on operating every Saturday from Place Garibaldy as an offshoot of the nearby well established Quartier des Antiquaires
* Port festival each year 1st Week in September
Organised by the Nice Chamber of Commerce and Industry, "Lou Festin Dou Pouort" is held every year at the beginning of September to promote regional traditions. This popular fête is a melting pot of folk music, singing, popular dance, local art and craft and cuisine.

At the "village des chefs" several local restaurants introduce their savoury cuisine, wholesome dishes and gourmet delicacies. Les Vignerons de Bellet promote their best wines whilst local bakers and pâtissiers show off their skills under the patronage of the Slow Food movement.

For this particular occasion the port area is completely pedestrianised. Entry is free to all the entertainment for children and adults. Theatre productions, pop concerts, and folk dances are all choreographed by laser beams bobbing on the water and impressive firework displays light the sky on unforgettable summer evenings.

Last year as many as 20,000 visitors were provided with 18 food and drink stands, 350 tables and 2500 chairs. Nice Port Festival is a joyful event for families wanting to rediscover their traditions from the splendid setting of Nice Harbour.

How to get there

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Jet2, Easyjet, Ryanair.

Transfer by Airport Bus 98 from Nice Airport Terminals 1 & 2 to Bus Stop Rue Catherine Ségurane
off Place Garibaldi.This bus then continues to Nice Harbour and to its Terminal in Place Banqui.
This service starts at 5am and ends around 9pm. Every 20 minutes between 7am and 7pm

•Distance: 8km
•Travel time: 30 mins, depending on traffic
•Frequency: every 20 minutes
•Price: €4
•Tickets can be purchased on the bus, are valid for the whole day of purchase and can also be used throughout Nice's bus and tram network.
For the public transport network plans of Nice visit buses Lignes d'Azur and trams Ligne d'Azur.

For taxi fares please visit Nice Airport.

Distance from the Bus 98 Stop in Rue Catherine Ségurane, to Nice Nest apartment: 150 meters
via Place Garibaldi/Rue Bonaparte.

You will find the Palais du Pin on the left hand side corner of Place du Pin.

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Reviews

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13 Dec 2012

“Fantastic central location, friendly owner, perfect Nice apartment.” We visited in Nice in August 2012. Stayed this apartment for 1 week. Nothing was to much trouble for Alberto who sorted everything out for us and arranged for the house keeper to let us in and show us around. The location is great, everything is walking distance. You can even rent bikes from practically outside the apartment to explore the promenade. The apartment was reasonably priced and just what we needed as we ate out most evenings, being spoilt for choice in the centre ville. All in all a perfect apartment for 2 giving you a central base from which to explore Nice and the south coast.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
March 2013	9 Mar 13	1 Apr 13	368£ 368	53£ 53	53£ 53	5 Nights
April to May 2013	1 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	420£ 420	63£ 63	63£ 63	5 Nights
June to Sept. 2013	1 Jun 13	1 Oct 13	473£ 473	69£ 69	69£ 69	5 Nights
October to December 2013	1 Oct 13	31 Dec 13	368£ 368	53£ 53	53£ 53	5 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payments in Pound Sterling, Euro or other currencies by Bank Transfer and Paypal, are accepted

Bedlinen extra: £ 40 or € 50

Refundable deposit £150 or € 200 covering breakages and damages

End of stay cleaning is included in our price

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