Nice, capital of the French Riviera
Nice, symbol of a Mediterranean way of life
On the Mediterranean coast, only a few kilometres from Italy, Nice has all the charm of a southern city
Even before you land on the Nice tarmac, you will be breathless by the view that awaits you through the window. No wonder Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport has been on the podium of the most beautiful approaches in the world for several years in a row! In addition to the extraordinary monochrome of the Mediterranean Sea, the panorama of the mountains (snow-covered in winter) is also awe-inspiring.
Capital of the French Riviera, Nice is the perfect embodiment of the art of living
The blue of the Mediterranean, the marvellous light that can only be found here, breakfast on a sunny terrace, a quiet stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, lunch on a hotel terrace, an afternoon of shopping in the city’s prestigious boutiques, a dip in the sea, an aperitif on the Cours Saleya, a classical music concert at the Opera, a gala evening at the Casino, a candlelit dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant…Nice is all of these things and more!
Old Nice is, in itself, a festival of sensations!
Narrow streets, yellow and ochre facades, craftsmen’s shops and small boutiques, restaurants, and lively squares make up the soul of this old quarter, which is alive day and night, not forgetting, of course, the Cours Saleya market, classified as one of the exceptional markets in France! From the top of the listed site of the Colline du Château, you can enjoy a remarkable view of the Baie des Anges, the old town, and the port, from sunrise to sunset.
A successful trip includes a taste of the local gastronomy
Fresh salads, grilled fish, seasonal vegetables, local wine… Nice’s cuisine is above all a simple and sunny cuisine that honours the products of its land, such as olive oil, harvested on the hills with a protected designation of origin (AOP). Valued and protected by the label “Cuisine Nissarde, le respect de la tradition”, Nice’s cuisine is now part of France’s intangible cultural heritage and is the subject of an application for inclusion in UNESCO’s Inventory of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. All the diversity of the local cuisine can be savoured in a small bistro, a gourmet table or on the terrace, accompanied by a view of the port, Old Nice or the Baie des Anges.
Nice, on the UNESCO World Heritage list!
The recent inscription of Nice by UNESCO is the recognition of the exceptional universal value of Nice’s architectural, landscape and urban heritage, a fusion of international cultural influences.
A true open-air museum, Nice offers you its extraordinary architectural heritage of the Belle Époque, Art Deco, Baroque or even modern. Just look up and let yourself be surprised by so much diversity and refinement.
From time immemorial, artists have been fascinated by the light of Nice and have frequently taken up residence on the Côte d’Azur, bringing with them all the currents of pictorial art in their immense diversity. Take advantage of your stay in Nice to visit the museums and galleries and the prestigious collections of Matisse, Chagall and the famous École de Nice.
Helpful hints
For your cultural and leisure visits, adopt the French Riviera Pass, an open sesame that will facilitate your stay and offer you many advantages.
As you can see, Nice Côte d’Azur is a unique and multiple destination.
With its international airport 15 minutes from the city centre, its range of nearly 200 hotels, its many museums, its architectural heritage, its climate, its seaside, its festivals and its art of living, it is the ideal destination that knows how to get everyone on the same wavelength… All those who stay here are surprised by how much there is to do!
