Nice - French Riviera
The
Marvelous
City
Create memories of a lifetime in one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Nice. Relax on gorgeous beaches, explore a cultural hub of art and entertainment, or check out the many famous landmarks around the city.
In and around Nice
The number one tourist attraction in Nice is quite clearly the sea. With 7 kilometres of beach along the Promenade des Anglais, Nice has one of the longest and most famous beaches of the French Riviera. It's worth noting however that the beach is made of small pebbles, not sand – which does not seem to have deterred the millions of bathers who come here each year.
To the west of the old city is "Castle Hill" - La colline du château, whose former fortress was demolished three hundred years ago. Today Castle Hill is a park filled with luxuriant Mediterranean trees and shrubs, separating the beach to the west from the old port, le vieux port, to the east. The old port is nowadays a yachting
The Guide to
Nice
As a French city that only officially became French in 1860, there is something unmistakable about the mélange (hey, when in France!) of cultural influences so evident in Nice – from its eclectic building styles to its people and cuisine.
The Belle Epoque architecture of the mansions along the Promenade des Anglais – suffused with the sensibilities of their English architects – engages in a tug-of-war with the Italian flair of the buildings lining the narrow streets of Vieille Ville in the old town. French Riviera glamour is offset by the natural, rugged terrain surrounding the city, which has been cherished by centuries of artists, including Matisse and Chagall. And the cuisine…mon dieu!
Every layer of this city reveals something new and surprising, so what better way to explore Nice than through the experiences of those who have lived in this extraordinary city?
