Overview

Nice is a charming city in southeastern France and a popular tourist destination for many people. It is the capital of the Riviera and fifth largest city in France. NICE lives off a glittering reputation. Vieux Nice, the old town is delightful with narrow twisting streets, picturesque houses close together and lively squares to discover. There are shops to explore and cafés where one can enjoy some refreshment, relax, unwind and soak up the holiday atmosphere .The beaches here are shingle. The spectacular natural beauty of the Nice area and its mild Mediterranean climate are worth seeing. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice is the second-largest French city on the Mediterranean coast after Marseille. It also has the second busiest airport in France after Paris and two convention centers dedicated to business tourism. The city also has a university, several business districts and some major cultural facilities, such as museums, a national theatre, an opera house with a regional library and several concert halls and casinos. It is the historical capital city of the County of Nice.

Nice experiences a Mediterranean climate. Nice also has numerous museums of all kinds: Musée Marc Chagall, Musée Matisse, Museum of Asian Art, Museum of Natural History, Naval Museum etc.
Being a vacation resort, Nice hosts many festivals throughout the year, such as the Carnival de Nice and the Nice Jazz Festival.

Famous Sightseeing and attractions:
Nice has all the advantages of a major city: superb culture, wonderful street life and excellent shopping, eating and drinking, all set against a backdrop of blue skies.

Nice itself is an attraction: the rich blue-green sea, diverse shopping, splendid dining and lovely art-deco façades.

1. Vieux Nice, or Old Nice
Old Nice is downright dripping with atmosphere. Its narrow streets are a one-stop shop for take-home finds, such as household items, wine, gourmet gifts, hip clothing and more. There are numerous restaurants in the area, as well as several fun bars and nightclubs.

2.Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image
This homage to the photographic arts is housed in a lovely renovated building a couple blocks off the busy Boulevard Jean Medicine thoroughfare. The museum typically hosts exhibits of universal appeal, such as a show dedicated to portraits of Hollywood celebrities over the decades and an exhibition on American Indians.

3. Cours Saleya Flower Market
Nice's famous Flower Market is one of the best attractions in the whole city. The edges are lined with cafés and souvenir shops, and the stands themselves are packed with amazing produce and myriad flowers.

4. Matisse Museum
The fresh colors and lines of Nice inspired the lovely and innovative art of Henri Matisse. This vast museum shows Matisse's works from his more traditional early days to the end of his career. There are also some of his personal effects here. The museum gift shop features prints of the artist's works.

5. Le Chateau
The best reason to visit the chateau is for the spectacular panoramic view of the city and sea.

6. Rue de France Pedestrian Zone
The Nice pedestrian zone, or "zone pietonne," is a hub of activity. This is the place if you need to load up on souvenirs. Street entertainers frequent this area. There are gourmet shops, clothing shops, newsstands, bookstores and more.


7. Russian Cathedral
The Russian Cathedral is just one of many Russian attractions in the city. The Russian aristocracy used Nice as a balmy getaway, and left their indelible mark on the Riviera city.

8. Nice Archaeology Museum and Roman Ruins
The Russians weren't the first to succumb to the allure of Nice. The ancient Romans also called the area home, and to this day visitors can see the ruins of a Roman arena and bathhouses.

9. Nice Port
Just around the corner from Old Nice and the Quai des Etats Unis, this is a great spot to watch the Corsica ferries lift off. There are also some of the city's hippest nightclubs here.