Nice Studio, French Riviera, Nice, France

Nice Studio - French Riviera rental with terrace in Old Town Nice on the Cote d'Azur, suitable for couple

Guest Comments 'The studio was fantastic - we loved it and the position, and had a great time. Even looked at buying one ourselves - so if you're ever thinking of selling!' (Jonny Siddall, London) 'Great flat, great location, great place.' (David Smith, Bolton) 'We enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace.' (Sandra McCormick, Edinburgh) 'A charming studio and a wonderful location. We look forward to coming again!' (The Rev. Graham Ridgwell, Cambridge)

Nice studio

Nice Studio - A charming top-floor studio apartment in a pedestrianised street, in the heart of the Old Town of Nice. Rue St Augustin is a picturesque corner of ‘Vieux Nice’, which so captivated the artist Dufy that he immortalised it in his painting ‘Le mai a Nice 1930’. Despite being very central, the loudest noises are the bells of nearby St Martin’s church. The studio appartment makes an ideal year-round base for exploring the delights of Nice and the French Riviera, or venturing further afield to the ‘perched’ villages and spectacular mountains – just an easy bus, train or car journey inland.

Nice Studio, which is on the third floor, has its own private, south-east facing terrace, 15ft x 4ft, which effectively acts as a second living area for most of the year. It has a table and four chairs, and an outside light means you can sit out, and eat or read after dark. If you listen hard, you may just be able to hear strains from a classical music concert escaping from the Chapel of La Providence opposite.

Nice Studio - the terrace

Nice Studio - interior dining area

Nice Studio measures 15ft x 15ft and is simply furnished in a traditional style. The original beamed ceiling and terracotta-tiled floor add to the overall character, and with two double French doors leading out on to the terrace, the whole space has a light and airy feel. There’s a double sofa bed, and an electric heater for the odd cold spell. Bring some of your favourite CDs or audio-tapes to play.

Nice Studio - kitchen area

The Nice Studio kitchen area provides everything you need for everyday cooking. There’s a fridge with freezer compartment, a two-ring gas hob and a microwave. There’s also a kettle, toaster and a coffee-making machine. Cutlery, plates, pots, frying pan and cooking utensils are provided. The studio was converted about five years ago, when an ensuite shower room was installed, with basin, WC and electric heater.

Nice Studio -fruit market

The Old Town has a market in the famous Cours Salaya: Fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers on Tuesdays to Saturdays, and antiques on a Monday. There is also a daily fish market in Place St Francois. You’ll find the Old Town full of interesting little shops, many of which have not changed for generations. There are also numerous restaurants, catering for all appetites and pockets. The accent is on Provencal cuisine, with an Italian influence.

Nice Studio - view of the bay

Nice Studio is less than five minutes’ walk from the beach and the famous Promenade des Anglais. Climb the Castle Hill for a spectacular view of the Bay. It’s the same distance again on foot to the colourful Port area, with its fishing boats and luxury yachts. There are also plenty of fashion boutiques within easy walking distance. If it’s culture you’re after, visit the numerous galleries, museums and churches. There’s also the Opera House, the Nice National Theatre, and the characterful Mercury cinema in Place Garibaldi, which is always showing at least one English language film.

Nice Studio - the mountains

If you don’t want to stay put in Nice, you can easily get up and down the coast to Cannes, Monte Carlo, Monaco, or pop over the border to Italy. Or you could change scene altogether and explore the magical mountains just a few miles inland from Nice: see Grasse and Vence. Buses and trains also take you deep into the heart of the mountains, where you can visit the medieval ‘perched’ villages or just walk for hours without meeting a soul. If you get so entranced that you miss the last bus or train back, you can always stay over in a village auberge.

	Nice Studio - Rates	2012	Nice Studio - Contact
	Prices per week in £GB (plus returnable security deposit of £100)		Jennifer Murray
	July, August	415	20 Powis Square, Brighton, BN1 3HG, UK
	Apr, May, June, Sep, Oct, Christmas*, New Year*	365	0044 (0) 1273 888033 or 0044 (0) 7973 149345
	January, February, March, November, December	295*	jennifermurray@ntlworld.com
	*plus cost of electricity used
	Nice Studio lettings are Saturday to Saturday, unless otherwise arranged

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