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France can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers…

With a mild Mediterranean climate and over 300 sunny days a year, any time is a good time to come to Nice. The best time, however, is in the spring and autumn, when the weather in Nice is warm and sunny but not overly hot. Winters on the Cote d’Azur are sunny and crisp, with…

Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is 7 km outside Nice. The airport shuttle bus departs every 20 minutes. A ticket gives you unlimited travel for the rest of the day in Nice. Two tram lines connect the airport no nearby towns, the port and train stations. Taxi prices vary, but there is an updated list on…

Buses and trams are an efficient way to travel in Nice and along the Riviera. You can use the same ticket on both bus and tram. Timetables and a map are available from the tourist information office. Trains are the most comfortable and fastest way to travel along the Riviera. The station in Nice is…

Taxis are available when the taxi lamp on the roof is fully illuminated. There are taxi stations at places like the Hotel Méridien on the promenade des Anglais. Four people are not always accepted — or are charged extra, and the same applies to luggage. Uber is available, too.

Most post offices are open from Monday to Friday between 8 am and 7 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to noon.

Pharmacies are called Pharmacie and are identified by an illuminated green cross. If closed, there is generally a notice on the door with the address of the nearest open pharmacy, day and night.

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