Beaches

Hi everyone,

Im planning my first trip to Nice in Mid July with my 2 children (5,3) and was wanting to now where the nearest sandy beach is any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Simon

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The nearest sandy beach is the one at Villefranche-sur-mer just a 20 minute bus ride from Nice. It is a public beach with free access.

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Thanks for your reply is the beach safe for young children.

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The beach is at the head of a well sheltered bay and many, many children will be there in July. However, the sand is brought in by truck each spring and the area after entering the water is rocky. There will be life guards and zoning for swimming in July.

If you want a natural sandy beach you will need to go to Antibes.

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Thanks Londonbob

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If you%26#39;re staying close to Nice railway station, you can also take the local trains to the beach of Villefranche: just two stops eastbound and the train drops you practically on the beach.

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Mid July is high season on the Riviera.

You really don%26#39;t want to be travelling too far if you are after a nice beach- it will be hot and roads will be very busy

Would suggest basing yourselves in Antibes, Juan les Pins or Cannes (within walking distance of the beach) and visiting Nice and beyond by train as required

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