Best Nice-Cimiez holiday apartments

Cimiez is a wealthy residential neighbourhood, a little off the tourist trail and sitting atop a small hill, with pleasant aspects to the city centre of Nice some 2km to the southwest. Cimiez has a long history. It was the Roman town of Cemenelum before becoming a popular destination for aristocratic visitors in the 19th century. With a holiday apartment in Cimiez you can follow in their footsteps and get to know this attractive city from the perspective of locals in the Cimiez district. Renting your holiday accommodation in Cimiez from 9flats provides you with all the same authentic experience as couchsurfing in Cimiez but gives you far greater privacy and comfort with your own room or apartment. Your holiday apartment in Cimiez combines comfort with a great local experience to provide the most rewarding base for your holiday.

Exploring from your holiday apartment in Cimiez

Cimiez is one of the best areas to stay in during your trip to Nice. Those aristocratic visitors left behind a legacy of magnificent Belle Epoque architecture and the area also boasts some wonderful sights. Queen Victoria favoured the sumptuous Regina Palace Hotel, which still dominates the skyline with its 200m facade and is now a plush apartment block. The Matisse Museum is housed here in a beautiful 17th century mansion and contains a large collection of the famous artist’s work. There is also a Roman amphitheatre with archaeological museum and a neo-Palatine monastery. The local park is filled with olive trees and provides a perfect backdrop for a relaxing stroll. At all times you have easy access for the city centre.

An alternative to your holiday accommodation in Cimiez

For a different experience of Nice you might like to consider a holiday apartment in Magnan where you will be close to the fabulous beaches of the city. Here you will find the famous Promenade des Anglais and Rue de France, running behind the beach and promenade. If you are seeking a holiday apartment in Nice with a more seaside flavour then Magnan is the answer. Many apartments have balconies with great views across the Bay of Angels and the area has many Art Deco buildings, recalling the glorious past of the city. The area is also home to many students at the local business school and this adds to a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy.

Moving on from Cimiez

If you want to try a different French city on the Mediterranean then a holiday apartment in Marseilles could be for you. This Provencal capital manages to combine the best of French and North African culture and nowhere is this more pleasing than in the quality of Marseilles cooking. Leaving France, a holiday apartment in Barcelona is just a short trip to the south. The Catalan capital is a wonderful destination for architecture enthusiasts and boasts a vibrant and enjoyable nightlife scene. At 9flats we have the best deals on the best locally owned properties, so book your Cimiez apartment with us now to enjoy a great holiday in Nice.