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Article: 48 HOURS IN NICE

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August 22, 2009
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Now is the time to soak up the sun in this vibrant city on the French Riviera, but beyond the beach there is art, food -- and bicycles to enjoy too. By Imogen Haddon

"It is hot, the sun is shining, the windows of my bedroom are wide open -- and those of my soul" wrote Chekhov when in Nice. August is the month for maximum warmth and exuberance, partly due to a recently thriving gay scene in France's fifth-largest city.

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One of the many joys of Nice is how easy it is to get there, with direct flights from all London airports in around two hours as well as many direct flights from regional airports. Aer Lingus (0870 876 5000; aerlingus.com) has very keen fares from Dublin and Gatwick. ...

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