In the 19th and early 20th centuries, this formerly Italian city was at the centre of all that was decadent and fashionable about the Côte d'Azur, located on the Mediterranean coast between the sea and mountains. The British flocked there to enjoy its year round warm climate and social activities. England's lasting legacy is the Promenade des Anglais. Today Nice is the fifth largest city in France and the capital of the Cote D'Azur.
The way to really get a feel for Nice, is to just wander around the streets of the old town, walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais, and then recover either on the beach or in one of the many bars, restaurants or cafes.
The way to really get a feel for Nice, is to just wander around the streets of the old town, walk along the famous Promenade des Anglais, and then recover either on the beach or in one of the many bars, restaurants or cafes.
Nice is alive with markets, boutiques and restaurants making the city an active place. The most famous market in Nice is the flower market on the Cours Saleya in the old town (food market in the mornings too). A very large, traditional market can also be found most mornings along the Ave. Malaussena.
Famous Nice landmarks not be missed include:
- La Vieille Ville (the old town)
- Le port
- Le jardin Albert 1er
- La place Masséna (the centre of Nice)
- La promenade des Anglais
- Matisse Museum
- Cathedrale Orthodoxe Russe St. Nicolas
- Cathédrale de Sainte Réparate
- Neptune Beach
