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What’s in on November

mmmichelle_a — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:58:32 +0000

November Highlights

Every month, Nice, France features various special events and attractions which are greatly enjoyed by both tourists and city locals. This month of November, here are some of the events lined up in Nice.

Nice Manca Music Festival
(November 13 – 29, 2009)
Nice’s National Centre of Musical Creation (CIRM) organises the annual Nice Manca Music Festival, with performances in selected venues across Nice, Monaco and Grasse. The programme of concerts is supplemented by Les Mini Manca, musical workshops for youngsters.

Celebration of Catherine Segurane
(November 13 – 29, 2009)
Catherine Segurane saved Nice in 1543 by showing the attacking armies her bare posterior. She is remembered with a slightly more solemn ceremony, the Celebration of Catherine Segurane, held in the Sainte Reparate Cathedral in Nice Old Town.

Nice Sacred Art Month
(November 2009 – January 2010)
During the Sacred Art Month, the city of Nice invites visitors to discover its rich sacred heritage through art, music, architecture and talks. Chapels and other venues open up to host concerts or reveal their hidden treasures.

Halloween celebrations around the city.

Car Rental Tips

mmmichelle_a — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:39:28 +0000

Renting cars is very convenient especially if you’re traveling in a foreign place. This gives you more freedom and comfort while going from one place to another. You don’t have to go through the hassles of taking the cab or other public means of transportation. Renting cars may seem a brilliant idea but you also have to be careful when doing so. There are a lot of car rental companies all over the world and each of them has their own selling points. And because of this, you have to consider a lot of factors before choosing a car rental company. Here are some questions that you have to ask yourself before deciding which car rental company to use.

How many people are you with? Are you traveling with kids? Are you traveling alone?

Knowing how many people you are with would greatly determine what type and what size of vehicle you should rent. If you’re traveling alone, you might want to rent a smaller car. This would definitely save you a lot of money and gas.

When will you rent the car?

Some car rental companies offer huge discounts during off-peak seasons. On the other hand, expect higher rates during peak seasons and holidays. You could also save a lot by booking early.

How much would it cost you to rent a car? What are their rates and service inclusions?

Choosing a car rental company greatly depends on the rate of their services. Also take note of the inclusions of the rental. Some companies also offer insurance to their clients so it’s up to you to take advantage of it. Some companies also offer roadside assistance if a problem arises so it would really be best to research on what the companies have to offer first before settling on one.

As a tip, always have your concerns addressed by the car rental company before signing the contract. Don’t let your car rental experience ruin your entire vacation. Only settle with the best for a worry-free vacation.

For you car rental needs, Car Hire Nice offers affordable car rental services to both tourists and locals in Nice, France. From airports to railway stations to key spots in the city, Car Hire Nice would surely bring you to your destination.

French 101

mmmichelle_a — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:27:59 +0000

French is the official language of France as well as 22 other countries all over the world. Learning this language would really be helpful especially if you’re planning to visit European cities such as Nice. It’s not exactly an easy language to learn so most people might find it difficult to speak. French is a very nasal language and it takes a lot of practice to master. So before visiting a French speaking city, you may want to learn some basic French phrases that you could use when you get there.

Bonjour – Hello / Good day / Good morning

Bonsoir – Good evening

Bonne nuit – Good night (used only before going to bed)

Salut – Hi / Bye

Au revoir – Goodbye

Merci – Thank you

De rien – You’re welcome

Bienvenu(e) – Welcome

Allons-y! – Let’s go!

A plus tard – See you later

A bientôt – See you soon

A demain – See you tomorrow

Je suis désolé(e) – I’m sorry

Excusez-moi! – Excuse me!

Comment allez-vous? – How are you?

Je vais bien – I’m fine.

très bien – very good

mal -bad

pas mal – not bad

oui – yes

non – no

Comment vous appelez-vous? – What’s your name?

Je m’appelle… – My name is….

Enchanté(e) – Nice to meet you.

Vous êtes d’où? – Where are you from?

Je suis de… – I am from…

Où habitez-vous? – Where do you live?

J’habite à… – I live in….

Pouvez-vous m’aider? – Can you help me?

Bien sûr. – Of course.

Comment? – What? Pardon?

Félicitations! – Congratulations

Bonne chance! – Good luck

Tu me manques. – I miss you

Je t’aime – I love you

French is one of the most beautiful spoken languages in the world. It may be hard to learn at first but with enough exposure and practice, you’ll be able to speak the language fluently in no time. Bonne chance!

For your car rental needs, Car Hire Nice offers affordable car rental services to both tourists and locals in Nice, France. From airports to railway stations to key spots in the city, Car Hire Nice would surely bring you to your destination.

What’s in on October

mmmichelle_a — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:02:48 +0000

October Highlights

Every month, Nice, France features various special events and attractions which are greatly enjoyed by both tourists and city locals. This month of October, here are some of the events lined up in Nice.

Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival
The Fourres de Rire Comedy Festival, held at Nice’s Francis Gag Theatre, presents established comics from the region. New talents are most welcome and you might even see a future star among the novice opening acts featured in the shows.

Festival International de Musique Militaire (International Festival of Military Music)
Nice’s annual Festival International de Musique Militaire features a series of free concerts by dapper military bands dressed in crisp white, red or blue uniforms. The event traditionally opens with the Trooping of the Colour at La Place Massena.

Fête patronale de la Ville de Nice Sainte Réparate (Old-Nice)
A colourful traditional Niçois festival that takes place in the streets of Vieux Nice

Halloween celebrations around the city.