Excellent holiday destination and also a perfect starting point for one-day trips along the Mediterranean coast, Nice is one of the main tourist targets, at least for those who want to discover this fascinating area in the south of France.

The second largest city in France and the largest commercial port, Marseilles, is often said to resemble a mysterious woman: difficult to get to know from closer, doesn’t open up to people spontaneously. To discover the real beauty of the city, you need to rent a car and go a bit further from the centre, and wander in some of the "quartiers" (there are more than 100 of them). Each quartier is a little village with its own church, a pétanque playing area and of course plane trees.

Aix-en-Provence is only 30 kilometres from Marseilles, surrounded by countryside full of old, Provencal houses and traditional French-style gardens. It was the capital of Provence in the 15th century, and thanks to the wealthy local merchants it developed into the Florence of Provence. The fabulous architecture has been carefully preserved and restored: walking through the Cours Mirabeau and the Rue Gaston de Saporta, you can have a glimpse of the mansions with sculptured doors and windows and the intricate iron work on the balconies. There is also an International Festival of Lyric Arts and Music every summer, with acclaimed prima donnas and maestros of singing and music.

Another one-day excursion that can be realised with the help of car rental, is a visit to Genoa, the famous port in Italy, which is only a 2-hour drive from the centre of Nice. For car rental options and also the best offers of cheap hotels rooms and low cost flight tickets look around here on Liligo.com!

Some things to take care of when planning your trip

To have a holiday without setbacks, it helps a lot to take into consideration what simple measurements can be done that would save you many bad shots.
First of all, always check your documents that will be requested at the entrance of your destination country, consult the competent government agency, and even if you do not leave the country, keep in mind that it is obligatory to carry along your identification papers. Moreover, many accommodations request documents at registration. You may also want to rent a car, so you'll have to take your driver's license with you (get informed about the international driving license, too). Do not forget your travel insurance, your health insurance card (we strongly recommend you to take your health card). There are some countries where a visa is required to be allowed to enter the country at all. But do not worry, in most countries you can enter and stay without visas or special permits for some months (usually 90 days).
A good tactic is to photocopy important documents you might need, so in case they get lost or stolen, it will be really useful. Furthermore, it is also a good idea to carry along two extra passport photos.

Thanks to the Schengen agreement, one can freely cross the borders of ‘Schengen countries’, so EU travellers travelling within this area won’t be asked to identify themselves. Even so, you should always carry along identity documents, because police might ask for identity checks, any time. The following countries form part of the Schengen Agreement:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland (non-EU), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway (non-EU), Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland (non-EU).
EU countries that do not belong to this agreement are: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Ireland, UK and Romania. Citizens outside the EU will need to apply for visas and documents to enter the Schengen area. The maximum length of stay for travellers is 3 months.
Bear in mind that some documents and visas are not that easy to get, one has to wait for them. Therefore it is recommended that you plan the travel and learn about these documents well in advance.

In addition to paperwork, when travelling within or outside the borders of the EU or the Schengen area, don’t forget to be informed of the required or recommended vaccinations in certain countries. If you know exactly the health care situation of the country which you plan to travel to, you can avoid many unpleasant surprises.
Again, please note that some vaccines require more than one dose, sometimes with large temporary spaces between them, so it is advisable to act well in advance. Be cautious with consuming food, especially fruits, and for your security, drink bottled water only.
Also, the maximum weight of your luggage is usually around 20 kilos –depending on the airline-, so it might be a good idea to make a list of most necessary things before packing your suitcase. Your passport (and anything fragile) is best to be guarded in your hand luggage that you bring along into the cabin.
Note that you can’t have scissors (or any kind of cutting or stabbing tools) with you, nor liquids of any kind (water, tee, juices and all types of cosmetics), or at least only a small amount.

Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that your luggage gets lost. In this case it might be helpful to have some clothes with you in your hand bag, until your luggage is found.

Further information:

Foreign and Commonwealth office

European Health Insurance card

Healthcare abroad

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