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Apartment Euphorbe
General Description
- This spacious, 2-bedroom, dual aspect apartment has fantastic views over the sea and the Port of Nice. From here you can enjoy the cafes and restaurants of the Old Town or just sit and watch the ships passing by from your balcony!
- The apartment is approximately 85 sq metres and comprises of a spacious living/dining room, an open-plan kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a separate WC, a large balcony and a secure outside parking space.
- We can also offer you other apartments within this building, so if you are going as a group and require additional accommodation, please ask us for details.
- The apartment is set on the 5th floor (with a lift) within a well-kept residence, and is just 50 metres from the shops and 100 metres from the sea.
- It has a maximum occupancy of 6 people (plus babies) and would be perfect for a family or a group of friends who wish to be near to the sea, and all that the City of Nice has to offer.
The Local Area
- Local shops can be found just 50 metres away, a boulangerie 100 metres, a supermarket 150 metres and a wonderful restaurant on the sea front just 20 metres. You also have a great selection of restaurants to choose from all around the port area and in the nearby 'old town of Nice. There is a great choice of shopping in the department stores, the designer shops and gift shops of Nice.
- Local markets are held in Nice and Villefranche. The most well known is held in the ‘Cours Saleya’ in Nice, adjacent to the old town, and offers an array of olives, flowers and fresh produce. There is also an antiques market held here on a Monday.
- Sporting activities in the area are abundant– there is sailing, diving, fishing, water sports, jogging and rollerblading along the Promenade des Anglais, and of course the beaches. You are also in very close proximity to the mountains and hills of the Alpes Maritimes region here, which makes walking and cycling very popular.
- Beaches can be found just 50 metres away at the Plage Nautique, and right along the front of Nice, as far as the airport. From here you can enjoy the sunshine glittering on the azure blue waters of the Med, watch the many boats crossing the ‘Baie des Anges’, and see the planes and helicopters coming in and out of the airport.
- The ski stations of Valberg, Isola 2000 and Auron are approximately 1 hour’s drive away if you fancy a couple of days winter sports!
- Getting around is very easy from here. You have the bus and train services, which have a great network along the coast and further inland - the nearest bus stop to this apartment is 20 metres away. A car is really not necessary here, however there is a parking space provided.
- Sightseeing is endless; you have the historical old town of Nice; the restaurants and yachts in the port of Nice; a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais; the views from the Chateau of Nice; the Museums of Art in Nice; the animals & plants at Parc Phoenix; the charming Mediterranean towns of Villefranche-sur-Mer and Beaulieu-sur-Mer; the zoo and coastal walk around Cap-Ferrat; the perched village at Eze; the casinos and port of Monaco; and the Italian border town of Menton. It is also possible to cross over the border to experience the flavour of Italy!
- Other entertainment includes shopping, the casinos & nightlife of Nice, boat trips, cinemas, wine tasting, helicopter rides, or just good old relaxing on the beach!
Facilities
- Living room: is very large and bright and has fantastic dual-aspect views over the
- Dining room: is included within the living room and has a table and chairs for 8 people.
- Kitchen: is open plan to the living room and is separated by a breakfast bar with 4 stools. The contemporary kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and dining and has an oven, electric hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and a coffee machine. In the hall cupboard there is an iron and ironing board.
- Bedrooms: there are 2 good-sized double bedrooms. One has a double bed 160x200cm and the other 140x200cm. There is also a double sofa bed in the living room.
- Bathrooms: there is one large bathroom, which is well appointed with a corner bath, a hair washer, a shower and double washbasins. There is also an independent WC.
- Outside: there is a good-sized, south-facing balcony with a large table and two chairs. It gets the sun most of the day and has fantastic views over the port, Mont Boron and the sea. The apartment has one exterior parking place.
- Swimming pool: is not available here, but then you do have the beaches and the sea on your doorstep!
- Internet: Wi-Fi is available here for your laptop.
- Telephone: is not available here -sorry.
- Baby facilities: a baby cot and a child’s mattress can be made available here upon request.
- Winter heating: is by central heating radiators and is generally available after the end of October. This is included in the rental cost.
- Gas, electric & water: are all included in the rental cost.
- End-of-stay cleaning: there is a charge of 50 Euros payable directly to the owners. This may be more, depending on the condition of the apartment at the end of your stay.
- Bed & bathroom linen: are all included in the rental cost.
- Taxe de Séjour: in
- Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 200 Euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
- Change over day: is normally a Saturday but the owners may be flexible upon request.
- Long weekend stays: are not possible here – minimum 7 nights.
- Pets: are permitted at this property upon request – please ask for details.
- Smoking: is not permitted inside this property – sorry.
- Supplementary services: the owner is able to arrange the services of the following as a supplement: babysitter, please ask for details.
How To Get There
- By Car – The roads and autoroutes in France are a pleasure, so driving can sometimes make a good alternative to flying – at least you’ll already have your car with you! From the UK you have the choice of using the ferries or the Eurotunnel for your crossing. Once in the South of France, this property can be easily accessed via the A8 autoroute.
- By Air – Nice-Cote d’Azur is the nearest international airport – approximately 6 kilometres away. There are daily flights from the UK with British Airways, British Midland, Easyjet and Jet2. There is a regular bus service from the airport to Nice town centre.
- By Train – Eurostar runs from London to Paris city centres and then the high speed TGV service runs from Paris to Nice. The nearest train station to this property is Nice Gare Riquier, approximately 1km away.
- Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
