With the warm waters of the Mediterranean lapping at its shores and luxury resorts dotted along its coast, the French Riviera is known for being one of Europe’s most glamorous holiday destinations. The likes of Cannes and St Tropez have long been magnets for the rich and famous, while over the border in Monaco you’ll find a millionaire’s playground. Over the years the likes of Naomi Campbell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Beyoncé and Elton John have all holidayed in the region.
Yet a holiday to the Côte d’Azur, as it’s known in French, doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact you can fly to the stunning city of Nice direct from Manchester Airport for less than £80, with one way tickets available from around £78 in August and as low as £59 in September, according to Skycanner, with returns available for a similar price. Nice has everything you could want from a holiday abroad: stunning beaches, delicious food and glorious weather.
It doesn’t have to break the bank, either, as there are lots of ways you can stick to a budget. READ MORE: The destination that’s the ‘new Turkey’ a direct flight from Manchester Airport With Paris hosting the Olympics this summer there’s no better time to make a trip to Nice. In fact the city even hosted the end of the Tour de France this month in light of the capital being occupied with its other sporting responsibilities.
Nice is a gorgeous city with beautiful beaches (Image: Getty Images) Nice’s scenic beaches are one of its bi.