Low cost weekend in Nice: discover the charms of the French Riviera

A stroll through the Old Town

You can expect blue sea, sunshine and Mediterranean charm during your low cost weekend in Nice. Ibis hotels offer ideally situated accommodation solutions near the Baie des Anges, the city centre or the Vieux Port.

See you at the Place Masséna

The Old Town is the soul of Nice: a typically Mediterranean ambiance bathed in the golden light reflecting off the ochre façades. Loosing yourself in the shady little streets is part of the district’s charm. Some venues are must-sees, like the Sainte-Réparate cathedral or the Cours Saleya and its markets.

Exploring the Saint-Nicolas Russian cathedral

Dating to the 19th century, the Place Masséna is the town’s centre and a link to its various points of interest: the shops on the avenue Jean Médecin, Vieux Nice and the Promenade du Paillon, a long park featuring pathways, botanical gardens, playgrounds and a water mirror.

In the late 19th century, many Russian aristocrats came to sojourn on the French Riviera. The orthodox cathedral of Saint-Nicolas is a remnant of those times. Richly ornate, this is the largest Russian church outside Russia, and its beauty is well worth seeing.