Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA Code: NCELocation: The Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport is located 13.7 miles (22km) from Monaco in Nice, France.
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).
Contacts: Tel: +33 (0)4 898 898 28.
Transfer between terminals: A free shuttle bus connects the two terminals, which are also within walking distance.
Transfer to the city: Taxis, helicopters, car services and buses link Nice Airport and Monaco. Helicopter rides take roughly seven minutes. Bus serves run every 35 minutes from 8.10am to 8.20pm.
Taxis: Taxis are available outside of Arrivals. The recommended company is Central Taxi Riviera Nice (Tel: +33 4 93 13 78 78). Taxis are metered, and charge from EUR 70 - 80 for a trip into Monaco. Additional surcharges apply for luggage and nights. Only cash is accepted.
Car rental: All major car rental companies are represented opposite Terminal 2.
Facilities: There are a number of restaurants, bars and shops, banks and foreign exchange offices in both terminals. Other facilities in Terminal 1 include a post office and business centre with meeting rooms, fax, photocopier and Internet access. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Plenty of short and long-term parking is available at both terminals.
Departure tax: None.
Website: www.nice.aeroport.fr
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Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo, unofficial capital of glamorous and lavish Monaco, is surprisingly unattractive and is embellished more by its citizens and visitors than its own attractions. The capital is a blend of ugly high rise buildings and windy roads, but does boast the legendary Casino, luxury hotels, elegant nightclubs and restaurants, views of the sparkling Mediterranean and of course, the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Established in 1866, Monte-Carlo was named in honour of Prince Charles III and is the richest of the country's four quarters. For years, Monte-Carlo has been the playground of the rich and famous, from Hollywood starlets to royalty, and business people dodging the taxman. It is also one of Europe's foremost holiday resorts, but certainly not for the humble backpacker. The city has several attractions, such as the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, the Monaco Cathedral and the Prince's Palace, several gardens, and other attractions centred on the country's famous Royal Family, such as an exhibition of HSH Prince of Monaco's private collection of classic cars.
There are some interesting diversions, such as catamaran trips, watersports, yachting and the Azur Express tourist train that links up the city's attractions accompanied by multi-lingual commentary. Worth exploring is the Old Town, with its attractive City Hall, and of course when one is bored of sightseeing, the best diversion (and the cheapest) is merely to settle down with a fancy cocktail and people-watch.
