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Safety and Supervision – Our #1 Priority
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Luxury Accommodations Featuring Private Bathrooms, Swimming Pool and Air Conditioning
Cell Phones Provided on All European Programs
The vieux and nouveau blend seamlessly in Nice, a seafront city where grand Belle Èpoque façades co-exist elegantly with modern minimalist structures. Here, you’ll find sweet scents at legendary parfumeries like Molinard while fresh-picked flowers perfume the air at the thriving street markets. Get swept away by the sounds of the annual Nice Jazz Festival. Sample delicious international cuisines, or savor local specialties like socca. Stroll the narrow streets of pastel-hued Vieux (Old) Nice, then turn the corner to experience the 21st century shopping splendor of Avenue Jean Médecin. The South of France never ceases to astonish!
You can count on outstanding accommodations – this is ACA! Your French home, the three-star Hotel Albert 1er, is a charming landmark located in the heart of Nice’s cosmopolitan old town. It’s an ideal location for exploring this incredible city, and it’s also a great place to relax after you’ve had a day basking in the French sun. The hotel's idyllic location makes for an unforgettable experience combined with picturesque ocean views! Of course, the building is secure and supervised at all times. Clean, comfortable rooms have TVs, daily housekeeping service and air conditioning. You get all the comforts of home you’ve come to expect from ACA!
Take a flavor-filled walk through the lively street markets of Vieux Nice. Browse chic boutiques and soak up the sun on the city’s popular pebbled beaches. Discover quaint plazas, inspiring galleries and magnificent museums. Sample traditional French specialties at truly authentic bistros, but be sure to take a bite out of Nice’s delicious Italian heritage. Stop into popular, wood-fired pizzerias and savor late-night glaces, or ice creams, at the family-owned Fenocchio in the city’s old town. Of course, a leisurely stroll down the legendary Promenade des Anglais, one of Europe’s most famous boulevards, is a must!
No need to fear that those buttery, fresh-baked croissants and crispy pommes frites will pack on the pounds. ACA makes it easy to maintain your fitness routine, or even kick-start a new exercise habit! You’ll have access to a swimming pool, weight room, treadmills, Stairmasters, and favorite exercise machines and equipment throughout your stay in Nice. If you need some competition to fuel your fitness efforts, team up with new friends for a game of soccer, tennis or beach volleyball. If you would rather get out on the town, just join ACA staff for a sightseeing stroll through the streets of Nice – always a great way to burn calories and get an up-close-and-personal look at French culture.
At ACA, we believe safety comes first. That’s why we maintain an eight-to-one student-to-staff ratio – one of the lowest in the industry! This lets us offer unmatched attention and unique personalized programs.
As part of our commitment to student safety, ACA staff members live on every student-occupied floor and accompany students on all activities and excursions. ACA also uses chartered coach and taxi services to get around town – never public transportation. All ACA staff members are always equipped with cellphones.
For additional safety, ACA provides all students with local cellphones, allowing them to maintain easy contact with directors and staff!
The Hotel Albert 1er adds an additional element of security, as well. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day with trained personnel for your comfort and convenience.
Parents will be reassured to know that Nice is a friendly city with all the modern medical and safety resources one would expect of a popular European tourist destination.
