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There is no shortage of flights from the UK to Nice in the south of France, including easy flights from London, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Manchester. The Nice C’te d’Azur International Airport has two terminals. The many easy and inexpensive flight options to Nice make it a great place to take a holiday.

Nice is France’s leading resort on its Riviera, located about halfway between Monaco and Cannes. Because of the proximity of Nice to Monaco, Nice’s airport also serves as the airport for the tiny city-state. Nice among France’s most popular tourist destinations as well as its fifth largest city. With a population of approximately 350,000 inhabitants, Nice also has large populations of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese immigrants.

Blue skies and turquoise waters flanked by exquisite sandy beaches make Nice a premier travel destination. The entire area gets very crowded every May during the Cannes Film Festival. And besides the film festival at Cannes, Nice offers its Carnaval de Nice and a Jazz Festival as well. Throughout the year, Nice is famed for its nightlife.

Even tourists just seeking peace and quiet include Nice in their travel plans for its delightful climate. Rain and certainly snow are relatively rare along the Riviera. The summers are dry and hot and spring is windy, but autumn and winter are pleasantly mild. The delightful weather is one of the main reasons Nice is so popular with tourists.

A popular spot in Nice is the Promenade of the English located directly on the beach. This promenade is home to many shops, restaurants, and hotels. A short walk from the promenade takes visitors to the Place Massena, the city’s main square. The square has a wonderful Mediterranean look with its red tiled roofs and Italian architecture.

The Place Massena is home to many public events, including the July– Bastille Day celebration. Other popular squares in Nice are the Place Garabaldi, the Place Rossetti, the Cours Saleya and the Place du Palais. A popular flower market is located in the Cours Saleya, and the courts of law are located in the Place du Palais, which is also a popular area for nightlife. Expect to find several tourists in the Place Rossetti, especially in the nighttime.

In addition to its outdoor charms, Nice has also several art museums, wonderful shopping and fine dining. Local ingredients like olive oil, fish, fruits and vegetables play a big role in the cuisine of Nice. Bouillabaisse and ratatouille are among the well known specialties in Nice.

Travelers will find many dining options, ranging from formal restaurants to quaint, home-cooked meals. Whichever you choose, you not be disappointed. And if the local cuisine is not to your liking, there are options for foreign cuisine as well.

Whether it’s the glamour, the beaches, the shopping, watching for celebrities, culture, nightlife, or great food, Nice has something to offer every traveler. Book your trip to Nice today.

Tom Martens is the content coordinator for Bestukflights.co.uk the UK’s premier flight and travel comparison portal which includes a detailed section on Travel and Flights to Nice