1. Make no mistake about it - Nice's biggest attraction is its beach. You have to rent sunbeds at certain parts along the beach but half the beach is free for the public to use. Keep in mind that it is a stony beach so if you don't have an inflatable bed, invest in one.

2. Europe's churches and cathedrals are some of the most fascinating in the world and Vieux Nice is home to many Baroque examples. Cathédrale Ste-Réparate is a beautiful cathedral overlooking the beautiful Place Rosetti while Eglise de Gésu is the oldest Baroque church in the city. Others you should keep an eye out for are Église Saint Marting Saint-Augustin, one of the oldest parish churches and L'Église Saint-Giaume which was rebuilt in the 17th century. Admission to all is free.

3. In 1822 a group of people from Nice's English colony pooled together to make a shoreside path to stroll along. As a result, Promenade des Anglais was born. Today, Nice's famous path is the perfect place to weave in and out of joggers, rollerbladers, tourists and sunworshippers either coming or going to the beach.

4. If you visit Nice on the first or third weekend of the month and plan on visiting the modern art museum, leave your visit until Sunday. The museum is free on the first and third Sunday of every month.

5. Located at the west end of Nice's beach, Colline de Château (Castle Hill), which is considered to be the cradle of the town of Nice, is an old fortified site that was occupied by the Celtic Liguarians. You can get there from the Old Town and it boasts breathtaking views over the city.