Nice v Nantes

 

This September, escape to the south of France for a mix of football, sunshine, and Mediterranean charm. We’ve lined up a weekend in Nice, with OGC Nice v FC Nantes providing the football highlight at the spectacular Allianz Riviera.

 

✔️ Return flights from Gatwick → Nice

✔️ 3 nights (Sat 14 – Tue 17 Sept)

✔️ Stay at Ibis Budget Nice Palais Nikaïa – modern, clean, reliable

✔️ Match ticket – Nice v Nantes (Sat 14 Sept)

💰 Just £212pp

 

🏟️ The Match

• Fixture: OGC Nice v FC Nantes

• Date: Saturday 14 September

• Competition: Ligue 1

• Venue: Allianz Riviera, Nice

 

Nice: After opening the season with a win and a loss, Nice fans are eager to see their new-look attack take shape. The arrivals of Kevin Carlos (Basel) and Isak Jansen (Rapid Wien) give them extra firepower, and the Allianz Riviera is always ready to roar when the big moments arrive.

 

Nantes: Two narrow 1–0 defeats to start the season don’t tell the full story. With new manager Luis Castro – who built his reputation at Dunkerque and in Benfica’s academy – Nantes are restructuring and bringing fresh energy. Expect a disciplined side that won’t make it easy for the hosts.

 

With two teams at the beginning of new projects, this one could be a real tactical battle.

 

🛫 Travel Plan

• ✈️ Flights: Gatwick → Nice

• 📅 Dates: Sat 14 – Tue 17 Sept

• 🏨 Hotel: Ibis Budget Nice Palais Nikaïa – well-rated, comfortable, and a convenient base

• 🚌 Matchday: Around 20–25 mins to the stadium by tram/bus, or short taxi ride if you’re in a group

 

🌴 Things to Do in Nice

 

Your football trip doubles as a long weekend on the Riviera:

• Promenade des Anglais – Stroll or cycle along the iconic seafront, lined with bars and cafés.

• Vieux Nice (Old Town): Wander the colourful streets filled with wine bars, gelato shops, and local markets.

• Castle Hill (Colline du Château): Take the steps (or lift) for panoramic views of Nice and the Bay of Angels.

• Art & Culture: Nice has a thriving art scene – check out the Matisse Museum or the Marc Chagall National Museum.

• Day Trips:

• Monaco (30 mins by train) – glitz, glamour, and one of the most famous harbours in the world.

• Cannes – sandy beaches and boulevards perfect for a lazy afternoon.

• Eze Village – a hilltop medieval village with jaw-dropping views.

 

🍴 Food & Drink to Try

• Socca – the local favourite, a crispy chickpea pancake served hot from wood-fired ovens.

• Pissaladière – onion tart with anchovies and olives, perfect as a snack with a cold drink.

• Salade Niçoise – fresh and colourful, the dish that carries Nice’s name worldwide.

• Rosé wine – light, chilled, and a perfect match for Riviera evenings.

• Pastis – the aniseed-flavoured aperitif beloved across the south of France.

 

✅ Trip Summary

• 🛫 Flights: Gatwick → Nice

• 🏨 Stay: Ibis Budget Nice Palais

• 📅 Dates: Sat 14 – Tue 17 Sept

• 🎟️ Match: Nice v Nantes

• 💰 All in: £212pp

 

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