Nice holiday apartment rental, Musicians' Quarter with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, TV, DVD

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Palais Mirafiori (apartment)

Home description

This elegant bourgeois apartment has high ornate ceilings, large French windows and parquet/marble tiled floors. It consists of 3 main rooms, plus separate kitchen with dining table, bathroom & separate WC with hand-basin. It is extremely versatile: for a couple renting we set it up as one bedroom with the ample double livingroom, or for two couples or a family, then the french doors and curtains can be closed off dividing the living area into a 2nd bedroom (very comfortable slatted sofa-bed) with another door leading it to the hallway and bathroom, hence a totally private room, still leaving a generous livingroom area.

The owners of this flat lived there for 7 years with their daughter and own a "droguerie" shop in rue Verdi. (English/Italian wife with French husband). You are very welcome to pop in and see us should you need any local information, french translations, help with transport or whatsoever:
"JOLIE MAISON", 7 rue Verdi, 06000, Nice. (www.joliemaison-droguerie.com)

One half of living room area	Promenade des Anglais & Negresco just 5mins down the same street
French antique bed (with comfortable new mattress!)	Kitchen and through to part of living room area

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

Nice is a mere 1 1/2 hr flight from London airports. It is served by a multitude of airlines, both low-cost, full-service and of course by private jets! It's one of the few major cities with an airport just 10 minutes' drive from the centre of town, making it ideal for a long week-end as there's no time wasted on long bus/taxi journeys.

The town of Nice is shaped around the huge bay in the Mediterranean along what is known as the Cote D'Azur or the "Bay des Anges".

We are lucky to have what they call a "micro-cimate" which means the surrounding hills block the clouds, and we therefore tend to have sunshine almost all year round. Many a winters day do we sit and lunch at a bistro terrace. There are often sun-bathers in bikinis on the odd day right upto mid November and starting out again in February!!!

Nice has a long and interesting history, once upon a time being owned by the Italians, and was made famous in the early 20th Century by the glamorous jet-setters of the day putting the French Riviera on the map, and not to mention Queen Victoria regularly staying in the hills of Cimiez!

There is the long, stunning beach, a wonderful mix of fabulous architecture, a wealth of restaurants to please every palette and purse, a new Casino at Palais Mediterrane, various nightclubs and a multitude of shops to entice both the bargain-hunter and the designer-label addict.

Naturally visitors are drawn to Nice for its beaches, sunshine, Jazz Festival and Carnival, but let's not forget the Monaco Grande Prix, and Cannes Film Festivals which are both just a short train ride away.

During winter months we are perfectly placed to go skiing for the day at either Auron or Isola 2000 in the snow covered Alpes. Both these ski resorts have good bus services or the other option is to hire a car for the day. Isola is about 1 1/2 hours' drive away and Auron just a little further up.

Nice / Musicians' Quarter area

This elegant, apartment is situated in the highly regarded Musiciens' Quarter right in the centre of Nice and is a mere 5 minute walk from Nice Railway Station and 10 minute bus-ride from Nice Airport.

Whilst you are here you will be very tempted to visit the "Le Vanillier" which is just a block away, and across the road from our shop "Jolie Maison" in rue Verdi. "Le Vanillier" is renowned for its delectable cakes and handmade chocolates. Just seconds away from the apartment we are lucky to have most commerces including various bakeries (for those fabulous French baguettes and croissants!) and a very good sushi take-away service just accross the road and a cinema down the same stretch of road (going along to the beach on rue Rivoli) which shows films in "V.O"; which stands for 'Version Origianle' - therefore very often in English to boot!

The fabulous thing is that Nice is a city to discover on foot - the pedestrian area with its chic shops bars & restaurents, the labirynth of streets and night life in the old town, the world famous flower market, the antiques market on monday, the pavement cafes with some of the best 'people watching' in the world, the Opera House, the museums and of course THE BEACH!

For art lovers the famous Matisse museum is located in Nice together with the museum of modern and contemporary art, in fact after Paris Nice has the most museums in France.

The property is centrally situated and so no need for a car.
For day trips, Nice is efficiently serviced by bus, train and sea ferries to Monte Carlo in Monaco, St Tropez, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Menton, and just a short distance away over the Italian border Ventimiglia and San Remo with their enticing markets!

Ferries run from the Old Port (In the centre of town) to Italy, Corsica ( A possible day trip or for a couple of nights' stay) and of course local spots along the coast.

Alternatively, you can hire a car (or a scooter!) for the day and explore the hill-top villages of Mougins, Eze and Fayence. Just behind Nice the wonderful region of Provence, with its beautiful towns like Grasse, Lorgues etc are easily accessible. Although there are buses/trains that service all these beautiful places.

The Promenade Des Anglais curves alongside the ocean for at least 5 kms with the Nicoise and visitors walking, rollerblading and cycling during the day and in the evening - especially interesting in the summer months with the street artists and performers.

Throughout the year the French Riviera hosts the Monaco Grand Prix and the Cannes Film Festival - Nice is ideally located and just a short train ride away to enjoy the fun!

Approx 30mns from Nice Airport, Domaine de Terre Blanche Golf course is a must. It is a luxurious resort located in the heart of Provence, within easy reach of the main towns of the Côte d'Azur, French Riviera and Italian Riviera. This PACA region of France features two of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe and a David Leadbetter Golf Academy.
There are also other beautiful golf courses at: Biot, Cannes-Mougins, Nice Golf Country Club, Valbonne,
Chateauneuf de Grasse, Mandelieu & MonteCarlo.

How to get there

The bus services from the airport are extremely well run and inexpensive - taking you to either the promenade, or the train station (our flat is half way between the two). This journey takes approx. 10mins. We are then just a few minutes walk from the various bus stops.
Of course there are also taxis.

Activities near Nice

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Delightful and versatile cosy apartment. One immediately feels at home with the exclectic mix of old and new.

(We store the high chair and cot in the basement, so please flag up should you need us to provide these for your use.)

The living area actually consists of two rooms, and so one half can easily be closed off with solid doors and curtains should your group need to make use of the sofa-bed. You will still therefore have a proper separate living area next to the kitchen dining area.

It really is so easy to walk to most places of interest in Nice from this address. No expensive car hire/taxi necessary (and you get fit in the process!)

Further details outdoors:
The livingroom has French windows that open onto a little, typically French, wrought-iron balconette. We have recently added a little round garden table and chairs set just inside this balconnette to create an attractive "inside/outside" area for that glass of rosé wine !

Further details

Terms & Conditions
(PLEASE CONTACT OWNER FOR 'LAST MINUTE' DEALS AND PAYMENT TERMS)

1. Minimum stay of 2 nights.

2. Unless alternative arrangements have been made, normal arrival time is 2pm and departure time is before 11am (to allow for cleaning).

3. The apartment has one double bedroom, one room with sofa-bed and a further living room and can accommodate upto four people.

4. Please do not smoke in the apartment.

5. Bedding and bath towels for the apartment will be provided, however, please note that beach towels will not.

6. A charge will be levied should the apartment key be lost.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit - a cheque orf £200 required before arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

30%, of rental fee due immediately to secure booking.
(BUT PLEASE CONTACT OWNER FOR 'LAST MINUTE' BOOKING FEES AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS)
The balance is payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. Neither of these payments can be refunded so we would suggest suitable insurance should be carried in the event of a cancellation.

Deposits and balances may be paid by bank transfer, cheques (drawn on British banks only) or cash.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Bargain - Last Minute	23 Nov 09	21 Dec 09	389£ 389	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas & NewYear	21 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	429£ 429	0-	0-	Flexible
	4 Jan 10	12 Feb 10	410£ 410	0-	0-	Flexible
Nice Carnival 2010	12 Feb 10	1 Mar 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 Mar 10	1 May 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	Flexible
	1 May 10	22 May 10	460£ 460	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 May 10	17 Jul 10	480£ 480	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Jul 10	1 Oct 10	530£ 530	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 10	1 Nov 10	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Variable premium applicable for stays shorter than 1 week - to be discussed and agreed with owner.

Extra charge for 2nd set of linen should this be required for either the sofa bed (sleeps 2) or a latex foam single mattress that folds into a square poofie if for just one person or a child. This includes an extra set of bathroom towels.

Guestbook for Palais Mirafiori

"A great home from home, which made our short break here in Nice very comfortable. Having bikes was an extra treat, and your kind neighbour steered us towards a wonderful 'quiet' day in Imperia/P Maurizio in Italy"
(Nigel & Catherine)

"We loved it here. What a great location. The Fondation Maeght (in St-Paul-de-Vence) is fabulous...the local food markets are a real treat. Happy Times." (Tom & Kiki)

"Really enjoyed staying in this apartment. Very handy for all amenities. Enjoyed the carnival atmosphere - hope to return next year!" (Mr&Mrs Scott - the Scossies!)

"Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to rent your holiday home in Nice. We adored your apartment - and living as a "Nicoise" would for almost a week, showed us something new; and we will not be staying in an hotel again! Having the space of multiple well-furnished rooms, including a modern kitchen with all utensils, crockery and glasses etc., with all the warmth of home comforts, was a big bonus - and being able to prepare our own food on occasions meant we were not reliant on restaurants all the time. Everything we needed was within a couple of hundred yards of the apartment, including a boulangerie that was even open on Christmas Day for fresh bread and croissants, and an English Cinema just 400 yards down the road. We would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to anyone in future." T & M, Sussex, UK.

"Truly French feel! The apartment is extremely welcoming, comfortable, elegant and at the same time cosy. There was even a bottle of beaujolais waiting for us! The neighbours we bumped into are really nice - and the guy who lives on the same landing is, believe it or not of Irish origins! We had a really fantastic stay - walked everywhere as the flat is so centrally situated. Just 10 mins walk from the main shopping areas too!! We also took the buses/trams various times to Cimiez and to Cagnes-Sur-Mer and also a train to Monaco for the day (the station being just 5mins walk away!). We had mostly great weather too, which meant lunch on the beach two of the days (we were here in November!!!). I definitely recommend it." Susan D, London.

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