Nice was far too expensive, and I refuse to be ripped off. So instead of going to the clubs, we went to the beach. Busy with young Italians predominantly; the place is buzzing.
Buy a beer from the guys strolling along with coolboxes ... they sell more than just beer. Chill out and watch the skinny-dippers taking on the sea.
This became a nightly thing to do for us. And the highlight of the night: the ferry coming into port every 11pm. Watch, smile and say nothing as the big waves clear the front of the beach quick-smart. Classy.
Nice seafront
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I actually found Nice to be very reasonable - we ate out cheaply and very well nearly every night. The hotels are expensive - we booked a beautiful apartment in the Port - saw the ferry coming in from our balcony! Terrific holiday - we're going back in the winter for some good weather.
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