Getting Out of Nice - Where to Go?

Hello,

Me and my partner are looking at going to Nice in August. I am of the understanding that Nice will be packed in the Summer.

We are looking at hiring a car and perhaps getting out of Nice and finding somewhere a bit more remote? What areas do people suggest?

Also is driving around the area - is it easy enough for a first timer driving abroad?

Matt

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My wife and I stayed outside of Tourette Sur Loup in a lovely B%26amp;B (Le Mas Des Cigales) for six days last September. We had a rented car, and took day trips %26quot;down the hill%26quot; to Nice, Monaco, Cannes, Menton, and Antibes. %26quot;Up the hill%26quot; we saw St. Paul, Vence, and Gourdon. This was a much more relaxed spot then along the coast. Tourette is a lovely and ancient town, with cafes and restaurants.

Driving was crowded and a bit challenging. You%26#39;ll have to adjust to driving on the right, probably your biggest challenge. That said, a car gives you the freedom to control your itinerary, and was a must for us.

Bon Voyage

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Matt, from one suffolk boy to another, you%26#39;ll be ok driving, Nice gets congested but in general its not too bad, there are many places to visit along the coast, just a couple of miles away Villefrance is great, nice beach and restaurants/bars. I wouldn%26#39;t attempt to drive to any of the major places at weekends otherwise you get caught up in major traffic jams on the approach roads. The bus and train service is very good and reliable around Nice.

We will be there in August and although it will be busy it will be very good. If you need any other info we will try to help.

MA

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Thanks guys for your help. I have just had a look at Tourette and it looks lovely. Just the sort of thing we were looking for. I really we just want to get out of Nice airport in the hire car and away from the hussle and bussle which is Nice and out into the more peaceful and tranquil areas up in the mountains.

Its great that Tourette is sort of half way up, so like you said we can take trips up and take trips down!

Driving on the right does daunt me a little bit, and I havent exactly heard good reports on French driving either, but hey its all part of the experience right?

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