Nice Travel Guide

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• Visa & Entry for Canadian citizens: Canada passport holders can enter France (Schengen Area) visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism/business. Starting 2025, you'll need ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) authorization - apply online before travel for approximately €7, valid 3 years. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your departure date and issued within the last 10 years. Proof of onward travel and sufficient funds may be requested. Check https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/france for current requirements.
• Safety as a solo female traveler: Nice is generally very safe, but avoid walking alone late at night in the train station area and northern neighborhoods. The Old Town (Vieux Nice) can get rowdy on weekend nights - stay aware. Beach bag theft is common - never leave valuables unattended. Use hotel safes for passports and extra cash.
• Transportation tip: Buy a 10-journey ticket (€10) for the tram and bus system instead of single tickets (€1.50 each). The tram connects the airport, train station, Old Town, and port. Download the Lignes d'Azur app for real-time schedules. Rent a bike through Vélo Bleu (€1.50/day) for exploring the Promenade.
• Money-saving hack: Eat like locals - grab socca, pan bagnat, or pissaladière from street vendors (€3-5) instead of tourist restaurants. Happy hour (18:00-20:00) offers great drink deals. Many museums are free on the first Sunday of each month. Picnic supplies from Carrefour City are much cheaper than restaurants.
• Meeting other travelers: Stay in hostels with social events and bar crawls. Join free walking tours (tip-based) to meet others. Beach volleyball games on public beaches are welcoming. Check Meetup.com and Couchsurfing events for expat/traveler gatherings. Wayne's Bar and The Snug are reliable spots for socializing.
• Best beaches for solo travelers: Public beaches are free but pebbly - bring water shoes. Castel Plage and Blue Beach are affordable beach clubs (€15-20) with loungers, WiFi, and social atmosphere. Villefranche-sur-Mer (15 min by train) has calmer, sandier beaches perfect for swimming and SUP.
• Digital nomad essentials: French SIM cards (Orange or SFR) offer better data than international roaming - €20-30 for 100GB. Most cafes have WiFi but may require purchase for password. Coworking spaces offer more reliable connections for video calls. France uses Type E outlets (220V) - bring adapters from Canada.

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