🇫🇷 Nice: Skip Summer, Embrace Spring/Autumn for Better Value!

☀️ Summer in Nice? Overrated. Beaches get crowded (Italy does it better). Prices skyrocket in peak season. 🍃 Spring/Autumn (10°C-25°C) = Perfect! Fewer crowds, milder temps, same Mediterranean magic. 🏠 Accommodation Tips 1️⃣ Avoid cheap suburbs (sketchy at night). Try Èze instead (20min by train/car). 2️⃣ Steer clear of Quartier du Port’s northern areas (unsafe after dark). 3️⃣ Best zones in Nice: Between the coast and train station (not right by the station). 🚂 Transportation Warnings 1️⃣ Pickpockets galore at bus stops/train stations. 2️⃣ Buses are unreliable—Google Maps lies! 🫠 3️⃣ 🚗 Rental cars? NEVER leave bags inside (broken windows = common). 4️⃣ Get full insurance—narrow roads + vandalism risks. 5️⃣ Check bus tickets to Monaco (extra fees may apply). 🏖️ Beach Reality Check 1️⃣ Pebble beaches = painful barefoot. Wear thick-soled shoes! 2️⃣ Strong waves—great for surfing, risky for swimming. 3️⃣ Mosquitoes at dusk—bring repellent! 😡 4️⃣ Layer up—mornings/evenings get chilly. 🌵 Day-Trip Truths 1️⃣ Èze: Pretty but touristy (the exotic garden view = same as Monaco’s). 2️⃣ Menton: Skip unless it’s Lemon Festival season (otherwise, "discount Nice"). 3️⃣ Monaco: Not in the EU—buy a local SIM or turn off data! #SouthOfFrance #TravelSmart #AvoidTheCrowds #FrenchRivieraSecrets