Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals
The cruise port in Nice France is located on the eastern edge of town, just east of Castle Hill. There are two terminals:
From the port entrance, one can walk around Castle Hill to Nice's Old Town in about 15 minutes.
A free shuttle service transports passengers from cruise ships to the city square at the port entrance called Place Ile de Beauté (or simply Place du Port).
Alternatively, cruise passengers can enjoy a 10 minute walk to this city square.
Both bus and tram service is available from the Port of Nice (Place du Port) westwards to downtown Nice. Bus tickets are 1 euro per trip.
Bus service is also available eastwards to VilleFranche and Monaco.
The hoho bus in Nice is called "Le Grand Tour Bus". There is a bus stop conveniently located at Place du Port next to the port.
Top attractions in Nice include the Old City (Vieux Nice), the seaside promenade, Chagall Museum, Matisse Museum (free) and Castle Hill.
Access the Nice France Vacation Guide for comprehensive tourist information.
View map of the Port of Nice France.
The official currency of France is the euro.
Nice France enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The average daily temperatures in Celsius are as follows:
Month | Minimum | Maximum | Precipitation |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 5 | 13 | 70 |
Feb | 6 | 13 | 70 |
Mar | 8 | 15 | 70 |
April | 10 | 16 | 70 |
May | 13 | 20 | 50 |
June | 17 | 23 | 40 |
July | 20 | 27 | 10 |
Aug | 20 | 27 | 20 |
Sept | 18 | 25 | 90 |
Oct | 14 | 21 | 140 |
Nov | 9 | 16 | 110 |
Dec | 6 | 14 | 70 |
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