Birmingham to Nice flights
Birmingham is a multicultural city in the West Midlands, just over 100 miles from London. It is home to the National Indoor Arena which hosts some of the world’s major sporting events. Birmingham’s population grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution, due to its expanding industry and manufacturing reputation, but suffered considerable bomb damage during the Second World War. Consequently, because of extensive rebuilding after the war, its architecture is a mix of Victorian Gothic and modern styles. Its cathedral, St. Philip’s, houses some beautiful Burne-Jones stained glass windows, and there are some fine examples of Pre-Raphaelite art in the Birmingham City Gallery. Birmingham is close to Alton Towers where you can experience some fun rides, and the famous Grand Prix racing circuit at Donington.
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Nice Airport
Nice Airport is the second largest airport in France. It has 2 terminals, Terminal 2 being the location for European and French flights. There are several shops at Nice Airport including a confectionery shop, gift shop, delicatessen, jewellers and book shop. There are ATMs and a bank, post office and choice of 6 car rental companies available.
Parking facilities in and around Nice Airport
There is 1 long stay parking area and 7 short stay parking areas at Nice Airport, 4 of which are located close to Terminal 1, with 3 more at Terminal 2. A shuttle bus runs every 8 to 15 minutes between the 2 terminals and from parking areas to the terminals.
Airport distance from Nice and other surrounding notable locations
Nice Airport is located 5 miles west of Nice centre.
Transport links to Nice Airport
There are regular bus links to Nice, Genoa, Cannes, Monaco and Marseilles. Taxi ranks can be found outside the terminals.
Conference and other business facilities at Nice Airport
There is a Business Centre located on the second floor of Terminal 1 with 7 meeting rooms and a conference room for up to 250 people. There are also 6 rooms and a lounge for hire in Terminal 2. Facilities include fax and camcorders, audiovisual equipment, internet access, video conferencing facilities, and computers and printers on request.
Nice profile
Nice is located on the Mediterranean coast in the South of France. Typical of a Mediterranean city, it has many squares which function as meeting places, such as Place Massena, the main square, close to the Promenade des Anglais. This is the place where people stroll or sit and bask in the sun, watching the azure blue sea in the lazy summer days. Nice plays host to some famous artworks at its numerous galleries like the Musee Chagall and Musee Matisse. It has 19 art galleries and museums in total. The Cathedrale Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas is a splendid piece of architecture, housing a large collection of icons, while the Palais Lascaris is a richly decorated 17th century palace, with opulent interior and vaulted ceilings. You can wander around Nice’s meandering narrow streets in the old town or sit and sip a glass of wine and watch the world go by. There are many parks and gardens to visit including the Jardin de Monastere de Cimiez with its ancient pergolas. The Parc Floral Phoenix has the largest glasshouse in the world and is located to the west of the city. There are several day trips to be taken from Nice. Visit Monaco and see the changing of the guard, the cathedral and old town, before travelling on to Monte Carlo where you can visit its famous Grand Prix circuit. Take a trip to glitzy Saint Tropez with its flashy yachts and fashion boutiques, or Port Grimaud with its enchanting canals and picturesque bridges and houses. A short trip inland will reward you with beautiful traditional Provencal villages, many of which are popular locations for the local artists. There are miles of pebble beaches around Nice and boat hire is available along the sea front. Nice is a great place to sample the local cuisine at one of its many seafood, French and Italian, restaurants. Its local specialities include Pissaladiere, a type of onion and anchovy tarte, socca which is a pancake made from chick pea flour, and bouillabaisse, a well known soup. There are plenty of bars and clubs with a vibrant atmosphere, which are particularly popular with the tourists in summer. The main shopping market is the Marche aux Fleurs, located in the old city, with its colourful stalls selling fresh flowers, fruit and vegetables. Nice has streets full of shopping opportunities, and is well known for its exclusive and elegant haute couture boutiques. Take a short trip to nearby Cannes for even more upmarket shopping with a great choice of jewellery, art and fashion shops. Nice is a great place to visit as well as a good base for exploring the Cote d’Azur area