Nice Insiders: Tristan Rutherford and Kathryn Tomasetti

Nice Insiders: Tristan Rutherford and Kathryn Tomasetti

Northern Brit and ex-sports journalist Tristan moved here in 2002 from rainy London. Kathyn is an American/Italian national who swapped hip Milan for the sunny South of France in 2005.

WHERE NOT TO GO

 Where NOT to go

Where NOT to go

Take note of these tips from our Insiders so as to make the most of your holiday (and avoid the rubbish).

NEAR THE BEATEN TRACK

 Near the beaten track

Near the beaten track

These expert tips will see you living the high life (on whatever budget) on the French Riviera.

ITINERARIES

 24-hour itinerary

24-hour itinerary

With only a day in Nice you'll want to make the most of it. Here's a useful 24-hour itinerary.
 One week itinerary

One week itinerary

A week on the French Riviera is a license to explore a region stocked full of fine art, vineyards, hills and beaches.

LISTS

 Hit the beach

Hit the beach

That's why you came to the South of France, isn't it? Get the low-down on the best patches of sand in the area.
 Luxuriate!

Luxuriate!

There are few places in the world where you can pamper yourself to the extent you can on the French Riviera.

Hotel reviews

 Hotel reviewsFor the best unbiased dish on Nice's many hotel options, take it straight from our Insiders.

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